Wellness

Treating yourself to a steaming hot bath or shower can help to ease aches and pains for both the body and mind. Or maybe some cold therapy will rejuvenate your tired muscles.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Running for sport or fitness can increase your overall energy, but in the short term can temporarily zap your vigor. Could energy bars be the answer?

By Jennifer Sellers

Soup probably isn't the first food that comes to mind as nourishment for runners. And while it may seem like an odd selection, it's an option that's highly recommended.

By Jennifer Sellers

If you suffer from oily skin, you know that face cleansers will only do much. That's where mattifiers come in.

By Sarah Winkler

Creams and lotions have long been the go-to treatment for facial care, but it turns out many of them sit on the surface without really doing anything. This is where serums come into play.

By Emilie Sennebogen

A glycolic peel is the kid sister of the heavier duty chemical peels, and as a result, the healing time is much faster. But you can help it along with minimal discomfort.

By Emilie Sennebogen

There aren't too many people out there who would turn down a chance to improve their skin; and corrective facials are intended to do just that. We'll tell you five of the most common benefits.

By Alison Cooper

There are times when being attentive in school is a breeze. But there are other times when you need all the help you can get. Here are 10 foods to fire up your brain.

By Kevin P. Allen

Men have long gotten rid of pesky back hair, but now, many men are taking those hair removal tactics to the front and waxing their chests, too.

By Sara Elliott

Economic indicators may be discouraging, but that doesn't mean you can't have a spa date -- in the comfort of your own home. Here are some tips for a perfect home massage.

By Sara Elliott

When the temperature drops, it seems our desire to be healthy decreases, as well. Luckily, we've got 10 treats that'll make you feel guilty until you realize they're good for you.

By Kevin P. Allen

Massages do more than soothe your aching muscles after a workout. They can actually improve your circulation. Here are five therapies to try.

By Sarah Winkler

Body wraps are all the rage at spas these days -- but do they really work? Find out about the benefits (and dubious claims) of body wraps.

By Alison Cooper

Beauty creams and moisturizers often rave about their collagen-making abilities, but it's a little more complicated than that!

By Sara Elliott

Gold facials have been used as a way to preserve a youthful appearance for thousands of years -- but do they really work?

By Natalie Kilgore

What's a scaly-skinned person to do when faced with tough choices in the moisturizer department? We have two words for those in desperate need of moisture: body butter.

By Alison Cooper

A mud bath can relieve stress, ease the body and calm the mind. But can a soak in some high-quality mud also relieve skin problems? Some dermatologists seem to think so.

By Julia Layton

An aromatherapy massage uses the restorative properties of essential oils to relax and heal your body and mind. Here's what to expect.

By Alison Cooper

A mineral bath can do wonders for dry, red skin. Why does it bring your skin to life? And should you take a trip to the Dead Sea?

By Debra Ronca

Olympians are celebrated for their athletic prowess and health. Weightlifters need plenty of protein and nutrients to support their muscular physiques -- so what supplements help them stay strong?

By Maria Trimarchi

In moderation, vitamins and sunshine can do a body good. But in some instances, vitamins or supplements can make you more prone to danger from those primarily healthy rays. Do you know which ones?

That vitamin A-based facial cream you bought probably sounded great when you heard it could help with your wrinkles or acne. But could it end up making you spend more time indoors, too?

By Kevin P. Allen

As you age, your skin will change -- and it's your job to keep up! The same facials you got in your 20s will no longer cut it.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Short of spending the day inside in air-conditioning, what can you do to get through the hottest season of the year? As it turns out, what you eat might help you cope with the summer heat.

By Maria Trimarchi

Vitamin D is the only vitamin that your body makes itself. But to do so, it has to be exposed to direct sunlight -- without sunscreen. How much sun should you get to make enough vitamin D?

By Maria Trimarchi