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 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 »

What do you fear? Do you lack ambition? Are you self-conscious? Do you find fault in people? Do you worry about leaving loved ones poverty-stricken? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may have a ghost living with you. Do you know your enemies’ name? Fear is a primitive and deeply rooted more »

Do you grab a muffin or bagel for breakfast as you rush out the front door every morning? Do you skip breakfast in an attempt to cut calories or simply because you do not feel hungry? If so, you are not doing your body a favor. In fact, a recent study published in the American more »

It’s that time of day again or maybe that time of the month, when your craving for chocolate arises and nothing else will do. But what can you do about it? Although cocoa has recently been touted as healthy because of its antioxidant properties, most of us experience guilt or frustration when we give in more »

These great tips  have been shared by Tina Sloan, Actress and Author of Changing Shoes: Getting Older -Not Old- with Style, Humor, and Grace. Find a Hairdresser Who Likes You.  You want to go to someone who genuinely wants you to be beautiful.  A good hairdresser will keep you up-to-date, but knows you well enough more »

Do you want to get rid of those bags under your eyes? Would you like your skin to have a healthy, natural glow? Of course you do! Instead of spending money on expensive beauty products to help you look rested, brighter and more youthful, why not take a trip to your local supermarket? A wholesome more »

A guest post by award-winning style author Charla Krupp In the 80s and 90s, there was a shop at Lexington Avenue and 66th Street called The Forgotten Woman. It was part of a national chain of about 30 stores dedicated to the larger-sized woman, with an impressive collection of evening wear. When the store went more »

Women over 50 want their makeup to look natural and flawless. The right look is critical to looking your best. Applying your makeup in natural light preps your face for fluorescent tubes and candles alike, rendering colors and skin tone with absolute accuracy.  It’s best to capture the light streaming through a window so it’s more »

We are entering the time of year that is great for using fresh fruit in a smoothie for breakfast or healthy snack. To rev up the nutrients and make it more satisfying, add a scoop of protein powder for added nutrients. Here is some excellent information to help you decide just what type of protein more »

When we think of spring and summer, we think of the warm weather, the lush vegetation, the sunny days and the thousands of colorful flowers throughout the landscape. Did you know some of these pretty flowers may also help you improve your health? Healing flowers Botanical medicine is gaining popularity; herbs have a multitude of more »

Are you feeling overwhelmed? It’s time to organize and simplify your life!   Here are 15 simple things you can do immediately to take you from overstressed to being in control of your life in just minutes. 1. Create an In-Out area by the entrance door. Whether you use your front door or garage entrance, create more »