placeholder image The truth about skin color and the case for special skin care products (September 08, 2008)

Should women of color use special products for best results, or is this notion just another marketing strategy? Don’t be fooled by marketing: Let skin type – not skin color – be your guide.

beauty is more than skin deep
placeholder image Skin exfoliation is skin rejuvenation (September 08, 2008)

Many people find rejuvenating and treating damaged skin can be done at home – all it takes is a little knowledge and products available at most drug stores and supermarkets.

find out more
placeholder image Silky hair isn't just for fairytales (September 03, 2008)

You may be surprised to know that it doesn't take salon-priced products to get that silky look. But no matter what you use, avoid extreme heat – from hot shower water to the sun.

let down your hair
placeholder image Are allergens hiding in your dietary supplement? (September 08, 2008)

To prevent allergic reactions, consumers should pay close attention to the ingredients label on their dietary supplement which may contain allergens.

see where they're hiding
placeholder image Give me my omega-3s! (September 04, 2008)

For a healthier heart, The American Heart Association recommends getting omega-3 in your diet. Discover the best source of omega-3 for you.

hand 'em over
placeholder image The scoop on Vitamin D: The new "It" supplement (August 26, 2008)

The sunshine vitamin is shining bright … and for good reason. See how to boost your vitamin D intake and reduce your risk of cancer, heart attack and even diabetes.

getting a "D" could save your life
placeholder image The case for probiotics (August 26, 2008)

Probiotics can promote healthy digestion and prevent infection. But before your reach for a glass of probiotic-added orange juice, you’ll want to know which probiotics are really beneficial.

how beneficial are "beneficial bacteria"?
placeholder image A guide to gluten-free (August 25, 2008)

Reactions to certain foods – wheat, barley, rye – can leave you malnourished or suffering from gas, cramping and diarrhea. But now the market offers tasty alternatives.

should you be gluten-free?
q & a selections
Fun in Sun? Now May Be Time for Skin Repair (November 11, 2008)

To diminish the potential damage from a summer's worth of exposure to the sun's rays and begin to rejuvenate skin, begin the right treatment regimen.

The Healthy Truth about Instant Hand Sanitizers (November 11, 2008)

It seems instant hand sanitizers are everywhere, but are they worth the money and effort or are they just another hyped product with little value?

Should I really buy "natural" or "organic" hand & body skin care products? (November 11, 2008)

"Green" is going strong in hand and body skin care products, but what’s the truth about products labeled as "natural" or "organic"? Are they really safer or just another case of manufacturers cashing in on the hype?

Sun care for your hair? (September 19, 2008)

You probably wouldn’t think of going out in the sun without skin protection, but are you as kind to your hair? Don’t let the outdoors damage your hair. Here’s how …

Too much voltage under that hat? (September 19, 2008)

Love hats but hate the static electricity buildup on your hair? Discover the causes and the shockingly easy solutions.