I overheard someone today when I was on line at the bank talking about how frightened she was of catching the swine flu. Sure, the word ” pandemic ” is scary, and may cause some people to search for ways to keep themselves out of harm’s way. But before…

Staying Fit During Your Pregnancy Keeping fit during your pregnancy is great for you, not only will it help you keep your body toned but it also can help when it comes time to push that baby out. Every pregnant woman wants to be able to go back to…

Ingredients: 1 egg 1/4 c. milk dash of vanilla extract 1 tbsp. margarine 2 pieces of bread Method: 1. Crack the egg into a medium-size bowl and beat well. Then mix in the milk and vanilla extract. 2. Put the margarine in a frying pan. Heat the pan on…

Soon-to-be mom, Erica, is worried about how her Botox treatments might affect her baby and asked, ” I just found out that I’m pregnant, and I’ve been getting Botox treatments. Will this harm the baby? Are there other anti-aging products that are better to use during this time? ” Thank…

Did you read about the 66-year-old British woman, Elizabeth Adeney who is pregnant ? She traveled to the Ukraine for fertility treatments. This divorcee, who has no children, says she feels half her age, and says it’s not about her age, but about how she feels inside. Read more……

Everyone seems to be buzzing about salt lately (including yours truly ). I happened to order take-out last night and each bite of the grilled lemon chicken I chose was like eating a mountain of salt. The chef was definitely salt-happy, that’s for sure. Here’s something interesting – and…

Every day, there’s more bad news about the swine flu. My sister, who works at a school, told me yesterday that her school was the first on Long Island to be closed. (She enjoyed a healthy day off, needless to say). Many more will follow, no doubt. It makes…

Daily exercise (and eating less) is certainly the best way to combat menopausal weight gain. But did you know that exercise also can help reduce more serious perimenopausal symptoms like heart disease, depression, and even bladder problems? An article I found on medpedia explains that in the case of…