Despite the emphasis that our culture places on youth, life experience is a real asset when it comes to dating. Remember, this is your time. You’ve gained perspective and that will make you a great partner!

The relaxing effect of wine, for the most part, is normally attributed to the alcohol content. However, there is now evidence that the calming and sleep-inducing effect of wine may be due to something more than just the alcohol.

It’s funny how a new year brings about new promises. We promise ourselves we are going to eat better, go to the gym more, be more active in our community but when January ends we forget all about our original intentions. It’s hard to follow through with our goals when we aren’t happy and healthy more »

We go through our days, busy and rather unaware.  We run our errands, care for our family, go to and from work not really having consciously experienced all the wonderful moments of the day.  Keeping a Joy Journal is about becoming more conscious of your joys and less focused or your pain. When I was more »

New Years Eve…Feel the Fireworks! It’s New Years Eve. There is expectation and excitement lingering deliciously in the air this afternoon as I glance around the crowd, waiting to board our flight north to regional Queensland. I walked briskly across the tarmac in the afternoon sun with the other passengers, carefully following the painted pathway more »

A dear colleague of mine once told me, “If opportunity knocks at your door, you’ve already missed it because your door had no business being closed.” Many women sit on the inside by the door, awaiting that precious knock. And if they’re preoccupied with something else, they don’t get to the door in time to more »

Two and half summers ago, I met a young woman. She had this distinct look on her face; an intoxicating smile. She looked familiar, yet sort of a stranger. Behind that smile, I could see the agony through the walls of her eyes. Still, she maintained a positive aura. As she spoke, I heard a more »

In the first two parts of Jillian Michaels’s interview with Rita Wilson, the two discussed the progression her professional career. Now, Michaels dig deeper into Wilson’s inner being…

Sure, the Jennifer Lopezes of the world have entire teams of makeup artists, fashion designers, trainers and personal chefs working together to make every snapshot look beautiful, but Hollywood stars are also turning to natural health for their fresh, beautiful looks.

Wilson credits her trajectory from ‘The Brady Bunch’ to the London Academy of Dramatic Arts to having good instincts – and taking advantage of opportunities that came her way.

Jillian Michaels interviews…. Rita Wilson on Her Career and Her Family __________________________________________________ Rita Wilson is a beloved gem of a woman who has managed a healthy, celebrated marriage for over 20 years in a town that loves to attack happiness. She’s a mom of four beautiful kids who all adore her. She’s a revered producer, more »

Being sleep deprived doesn’t only make you feel tired and ineffective – it may make you feel hungry even when you are full and lead to an increase in fat storage. Are you sleep deprived? Do you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow? Do you routinely sleep through your alarm? Do more »

Your fitness program should be fun.  If that sounds foreign to you, consider other activities you love to do.  Do you enjoy music, antiquing, gardening or travel? Reflect on all that you do, think, and remember about these activities, and how you can’t wait to do them again. So, how can you make fitness fun?  more »

Women today dealing with menopausal and post-menopausal symptoms have a variety of hormone replacement therapies (HRT) available to choose from.   HRT may improve some of the major symptoms for these women but it can also mask a number of underlying issues that, if not addressed, can over time undermine their health:  nutritional stress from a more »

Can we just say one thing? This is not your mother’s menopause! These days, life after 50 can be not only just as fulfilling and exciting (if not more so) than the decades that came before, but you may even find that this really is the best time of your life! Can we say one more »

Take a look at your Jewelry stash, or what I like to call your jewelry wardrobe. Chances are that you don’t wear half of what you have. Either it’s worn, out of style, hopelessly tangled with another piece or broken. Some jewelry wardrobe maintenance may be in order here. Women should review their jewelry wardrobe more »

Summer is sluggish.  We do love it, but none of us can ignore the heavy blanket of heat that envelops our bodies as we step outside the house. Thus, we have no other option but to embrace it!  We realized it’s a perfect time to all slow down and write about tasting – truly experiencing more »

The next time you go to your health club, jump on a cardio machine and take a look at the pre-programmed options. Most often you will find a program called the Fat Burner or something similar. These programs are designed for you to exercise at roughly 50 to 60% of your maximum heart rate. Exercise more »

Women over 50 are showing more interest in their own personal style and fashion sense, and are kicking the typical “granny” style of dressing out the door. Women today are focusing on a classy, elegant style that portrays sophistication and grace. Eyeglasses are an accessory that should be chosen with care but, if done so more »

The general consensus is to change your mascara out every 3-6 months. However, I highly recommend replacing every 2 to 3 months, depending on how much and how often it is used.   I have found that if I hang onto my mascara for too long, my eyelashes do not look their absolute best.   We’ve all seen more »

A group of 15-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Dairy Queen next to the Oceanview restaurant because they had only $6.00 among them and Jimmy Johnson, the cute boy in Social Studies, lived on that street. 10 years later, the group of 25-year-old girlfriends discussed where more »

We all know water is good for us, but do we know the reasons why? Water makes up, on average, 60% of our body weight and is crucial to our health. From healthy skin to protecting joints and helping with the size of waistlines, water is necessary for good health!  Read on as Truestar Health  more »

I was an infant when my bootlegging father was murdered in a turf war with the mafia, taking my innocent uncle with him to the same violent death.  My uncle just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. When I was old enough to ask my mother about my father’s death, more »

Let me set the scene:  Looking in the mirror can either be a painful experience if you are dissatisfied with your slightly misshapen, droopy face or it can be a joy as you witness subtle changes occurring daily when you choose exercise over doing nothing … or doing something radical that you might regret later. more »

Personal style items are jackets, scarves, shoes, boots, jewelry and purses that are anything but basic. They add flavor and individuality to a wardrobe like spices help foods be more flavorful. Some people like lots of such items and collect them. If you do, you probably love to shop and find your treasures anywhere from more »