Posted at May 29th, 2009

When I was a kid, I had a shoebox under my bed filled with wrappers from illicit candy. These days, though I no longer crave— or secretly eat—watermelon Jolly Ranchers or grape Bubble Yum, I still have a notorious sweet tooth. I……

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Posted at May 29th, 2009

There’s a new mantra in dieting: Focus on the foods you can—and should—be eating. Yes, cutting calories is part of the deal, but certain foods can give you an edge by either speeding your metabolism or filling you up so you won’……

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Posted at May 29th, 2009

Pep up your favorite meals with these easy tweaks from nutritionists at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Cheese Omelets with Toast Make the cheese lowfat, limit it to 1 oz and go heavy on the vegetables. Sauté chopped green ……

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Posted at May 29th, 2009

When the going gets rough, many of us head to the fridge. True, eating a slice of double-fudge cake can temporarily distract you from your feelings, and some foods actually boost brain chemicals that make you feel better. But it……

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Posted at May 20th, 2009

It won’t clog pores, is lightweight, has built-in spf and is chemical- and oil-free (very earth-friendly!). In fact, we love it so much, we used it to create two of the season’s most wearable looks. Trend Alert: S……

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Posted at May 20th, 2009

Skin Type: Combination Your cheeks feel dry and scaly, while your T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) is oilier. “The right regimen will get oil production under control and skin evened out,” says Kenneth Beer, MD, a dermatologis……

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Posted at May 20th, 2009

Trim your beauty budget by grooming and painting your own nails. These five fabulous manicure and pedicure tips from Michele Pierno at Kiss Nails give your done-at-home nails a more professional look. 1. Don’t cut your cu……

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Posted at May 20th, 2009

Perfect Perfume: Rosewood + Peony + Musk + Craziness Though she struck stardom with her bubblegum-pop lyrics, Spears is not that innocent. From preppy skirts to boa constrictors, she’s gone from charming schoolgirl to……

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Posted at May 20th, 2009

Spring is the season of new beginnings, which means it’s high time to shake out your winter-weary locks and let your hair down—literally! Hair experts agree that at this time of year, when sun-filled days stretch longer into……

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Posted at May 13th, 2009

Just for Grads Graduation gowns, tassels and diplomas aren't the only things on a soon-to-be graduate's mind; chances are, he or she is also obsessing over the big changes to be made—finding a job, going to college, getting an……

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