A creative, enterprising editor with 12+ years experience seeking exciting ways to transform how people connect with information and each other. Below are some of the top-performing stories I have either written or assigned and edited.
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Angela Law
Senior Lifestyle Editor and Content Strategist
New York
A creative, enterprising editor with 12+ years experience seeking exciting ways to transform how people connect with information and each other. Below are some of the top-performing stories I have either written or assigned and edited.
Thanks for looking!
Walking may be the perfect exercise. It requires no special equipment other than a good pair of walking shoes and it can be done by nearly anyone, at any fitness level. "Walking is the least expensive exercise modality to start and maintain," says Irv Rubenstein, exercise physiologist and founder of Scientific Training and Exercise Prescription Specialists (S.T.E.P.S.) in Nashville, TN.
It’s never the ideal time to be affected by belly bloat, but dealing with it during bathing suit season is just that much worse. The main reason behind uncomfortable bloat is an imbalance of the healthy bacteria in the gut, states Dr. Mark Hyman, family physician and author of “10-Day Detox Diet.”.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States—it affects up to 50 million people and will affect nearly 85 percent of all people at some point in their lives. Most commonly appearing on the face, chest and back, acne consists of breakouts in the form of pimples, deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) and plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads).
No matter how fastidious you are about oral hygiene, most of us experience an occasional bout of halitosis (the scientific term for "you need a mint"). Sure, it’s embarrassing and awkward, but it’s usually temporary. “In most cases, the odor is caused by bacteria or decaying bits of food left behind on the teeth, gums and tongue,” says Dr.
These budget-friendly fitness alternatives will keep you (and your finances) in shape. Many facilities offer guest passes to their members or free events for the members’ friends and family. Some (such as Equinox and Flywheel Sports) even provide a recruitment credit to the referring party. Don't have a friend with guest-pass potential?
Trouble sleeping? You are not alone. According to the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research, 70 million Americans have sleep problems and 60 percent of those people suffer from chronic sleep issues. It’s no surprise then that each year millions of sleep aids are prescribed. These medications often have negative side effects, and the sleep problems return as soon as you stop taking the medication.
Get tank top ready from home with this upper body workout designed by certified trainer Jessica Smith. All you’ll need is a set of dumbbells (3-10 pounds) or similar weighted objects (such as two 16-ounce water bottles). Do each exercise back-to-back with little to no rest in between, repeating the circuit three times.
Want to wring out your system as part of the annual spring cleaning? Skip the weird (and often dangerous) detox diets or cleanses. You can get rid of toxins and purify your body simply by adding these foods into your everyday eating plan. Watercress Spring is the ideal time to add fresh greens to your diet, and this member of the mustard family can help eliminate impurities in the body, says Frances Largeman-Roth, dietitian nutritionist and author of "Eating in Color: Delicious, Healthy Recipes for You and Your Family."
Ever try running that extra mile, upping the ante in your weight-training routine or trying out a new aerobics class only to pay for it in sore muscles the next day…or two? Called “delayed onset muscle soreness” (DOMS), the achy pain results from tiny, microscopic tears in the muscles that naturally occur when they are stressed.
Get a running start on spring fitness with a sneak peek at some of the hottest styles of the season. Here are some fun colors, unique prints and seriously fresh (even stink-proof) fabrics to update your workout wardrobe: New Balance Fresh Foam 980Float on air (or at least feel like you are) with New Balance's latest innovation, Fresh Foam.
If you feel hay fever has been starting earlier and lasting longer, you’re correct. The severe winter weather experienced by most of the country this year is helping turn this spring into one of the toughest allergy seasons ever. “While trees are dormant in the colder months, the wet weather — rain, snow and ice — is absorbed by the trees and makes them flourish,” says Dr.
Heading to work and anticipating traffic can stress you out before you even leave the house. These little “routines” can help you face any day...without even thinking about it. “This helps reduce stress, which contributes to or causes over 90 percent of illness.”. Do you have trouble remembering to take your vitamins?
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Kelly, 24, is an avid runner, having done five half-marathons, one full, and a 10K in the past year. She spoke with iVillage about participating in the NYC Half on March 16, where she took selfies with unsuspecting hot guys and posted them on Instagram during the race. While we are thoroughly impressed with her ability to run and post a picture at the same time, we are more impressed with the amount of viral attention she's gotten.
A new study from New Zealand shows that society may be blocking our willingness to feel good. Ask yourself this question, but take a moment before answering it: Are you uncomfortable with the idea of being happy? If your response is yes, there’s nothing to be ashamed of — it's most likely not your fault.
We know you've all done it -- drop something on the floor, figure who cares, then pick it up and eat it. Was it a safe thing to do? You’re home, no one else is around and something you’re eating (or just about to inhale) falls on your floor. Question: Do you pick it up and eat it anyway? Well, if you’re slowly nodding your head in shame, you’re not alone.
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Angela Law
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Most recently Deputy Editor at marthastewart.com. Previously at Today.com, iVillage.com, rachaelraymag.com, and glamour.com.