WEIGHT Things that used to not be squishy are now squishy and the number on the scale is one you’ve never seen before. But who cares? It’s the time to love and accept yourself now more than ever and no one should judge you for embracing yourself as you are. WRINKLES Wrinkles happen (whether we …

This time of year, we’re all deluged with advice on what we should do in the new year, like exercise more (duh!) and spend less time staring at screens (double-duh!). Here’s a look at some less obvious, but effective ways to ratchet up the joy in your life. 1. Experience awe Remember last summer’s solar …

Losing sleep in favor of some good holiday fun a few times each year is nothing to worry about, but chronic sleep deprivation can have adverse health effects. Some of us are affected more than others, however, and new research helps us understand why. With 50 to 70 million adults in the United States having …

The day doesn’t begin for most people until they take the first sip of coffee. Caffeine pumps up your blood pressure, oxygen levels, body temperature, breathing and brain activity to give you a boost when you are groggy with sleep. Although its health benefits cannot be written off, caffeine does have some shortcomings. Here are …

1: Rio de Janeiro Think ‘sexy city’ and you instantly think of Rio de Janeiro. The lively Brazilian metropolis is world famous for its passion, an atmosphere so entwined with the city’s make-up you can feel it rising off the streets. Rio’s sexy soul becomes especially apparent on the beaches, where no piece of swimwear …