A new study found that 9 out of 10 moms see their overweight toddlers as normal. Sure, it’s sweet and completely normal for a mother to think her child is beautiful and perfect, but this sort of thinking can also contribute to childhood obesity, says the study.
Researchers showed 281 mothers cartoon drawings of toddlers ranging in size from scrawny to plump, and asked them to select the drawing that most closely resembled their child. Nearly 70% of the women…Read full post
If you’re thinking it must come from Dunkin’ Donuts, or perhaps even McDonald’s, you thought wrong! Believe it or not, the best breakfast sandwich comes from Subway – according to Consumer Reports anyway.
They graded the nutrition of 106 egg sandwiches from the most popular fast food joints, including Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Wendy’s. After finding the most nutritious choices at each chain – from looking at calories, fats, sodium, sugars, and fiber – Consumer Reports…Read full post
Tim Gunn knows a thing or two about what does and doesn’t work when it comes to fashion. So it comes as no surprise that the fashion guru isn’t a fan of Snooki and what he calls the “Snooki-ization” of young women and teens.
In fact, he thinks parents need to step in and have a role in their children’s fashion choices. In a recent interview with TroyPatch, Tim shares his advice for both parents and young…Read full post
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in America, yet a new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology(ADD) discovered that only about half of U.S. adults – 53 percent – know how to look for skin cancer signs!
AAD president Dr. Daniel M. Siegel, MD, FAAD, said in a statement:
“Unlike other types of cancer that can’t be seen by the naked eye, skin cancer shows obvious signs on the surface of the skin that can be easily…Read full post
Think obesity is bad now? Wait until 2030! The CDC is predicting that about 32 million more Americans will become obese by 2030, increasing obesity rates to 42 percent of the population. The new report also predicts that the proportion of Americans who are severely obese – more than 100 pounds overweight – will double!
The study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine analyzed data collected from each state and made projections based on numerous…Read full post
It’s time to pull out your shorts, skirts, and even swimsuits from hiding because whether you’re ready or not, summer weather is nearly here! That means it’s also time to bring your legs out of hiding…
Lauren Conrad shares her tips on getting skirt-ready legs so you can feel confident and beautiful in all your leg-bearing summer outfits:
With warmer temps in full swing and shorter hemlines on the horizon, here are a few of my personal tips for getting your…Read full post
Forget those expensive hair treatments your salon charges you hundreds of dollars for; they’re too expensive, full of chemicals, and just not worth it. You can get similar results with a homemade treatment made with all natural products: in other words, it’s cheap and practically free!
Here are a few homemade treatments to get you started!
Dry, brittle hair? Whether it’s from too much styling, a harsh winter, or just bad genetics, your hair is in need of a deep…Read full post
One Million Moms is after JCPenney again, and this time it’s not about Ellen DeGeneres; it’s because of their recent May catalog which includes a photo of a lesbian couple with their two daughters.
The group feels that the addition of a lesbian couple in the magazine means JCPenney is taking sides, and wants the store to “remain neutral” instead. OMM wrote on their website:
“OMM has so many issues to cover we had no choice but to move on…Read full post
Does a 6-year-old understand what the line “I’m sexy and I know it” really means? That’s the big debate today after a first-grade student was suspended for sexual harassment after singing the lyrics to the LMFAO song to a female classmate.
His mother, Stephanie Meadows, doesn’t think her son D’Avonte’s actions warranted a suspension from his elementary school in Aurora, Colorado. “I could understand if he was fondling her, looking up her skirt, trying to look in her shirt….Read full post