Jennifer Koutouras was fed up with digging through her bag after a workout. So she teamed up with Kendra Cunningham, her Kenilworth neighbor, to invent a three-shelved bag that will hang or stand in a gym locker, storing shoes, cosmetics and wet clothes. Better yet, five percent of the annual profits go to Girls in […]
Sleeveless dresses, bathing suits, tank tops—time to get your arms toned. Swimming gives you slim arms, plus it’s a great total body workout, but if you can’t make it to a pool, this move mimics the freestyle stroke on land. It tones your arms, shoulders, back and core muscles. To prepare: Wrap a resistance cord […]
Vitamin D helps your body store calcium, which creates strong bones. New research shows promise that higher levels of this vitamin might be able to combat depression, reduce the incidence of colon cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, diabetes and strokes. However, too much D increases the incidence of kidney stones, vomiting, and pancreatic cancer in smokers. […]
People that can clearly visualize their goals are more apt to achieve them, especially with weight loss. Here are some tips: 1. Find a quiet place, close your eyes and take a slow deep breath. As you exhale, feel your body relax. Continue for 5 more breaths. 2 . As you relax, picture how you […]
If they invented a pill that prevented osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes and dementia as you aged, would you take it? Heck yes. Sign me up. Especially if that pill had a side effect of slimmer hips and a flatter belly. The line to the pharmacy would be out the door. It already exists. It’s called […]
Are you getting a quality night’s sleep? According to the experts at Relax the Back, the natural curves in your back and neck should be supported while sleeping. Here’s a few tips: Use a cervical pillow for your neck and a lumbar support for your lower back; make sure you are fitted with the right […]
A conversation you never want to have with your doctor is just the one Julie Schaffner had to endure. Editor’s note: The staff at Make It Better was saddened by the news of Julie Schaffner’s passing on Dec. 31, 2010. Her interview here is an ongoing testament to her dedication to family, work and the […]
Women diagnosed in the earliest stages of ovarian cancer—before the cancer has spread outside the ovary—have a 93 percent chance of surviving beyond five years. Not bad, right? But here’s the problem: Less than 20 percent of all cases of ovarian cancer are detected early, because the disease has only subtle symptoms at first and […]
A group finds dream analysis can change reality for the better. For nearly two decades, Tuesday nights have been sacred to a group of five North Shore women who gather each week to plumb the depths of their dreams. Originally brought together as strangers, their common bond was a desire for the deep personal […]
Try the Sideways Plank Twist. When most people think “core,” they think abdominal muscles. They try endless sit-ups and crunches to flatten their bellies and smooth their mid-section, but crunches alone won’t give you the perfect core. Instead, try this plank twist to work all the muscle groups from the hips to the shoulders […]
