By lowering insulin levels through the intake of fewer calories, and exercising, the brain over time learns to re-program itself to expend energy more efficiently by storing more unused calories as muscle, and fewer as fat. She skipped butter, fried foods, and creamy dressings, instead piling her plate with grilled chicken, fish, and vegetables. What… Read More »
Advertisements In the past five years, the number of spas has increased by 21% each year. Spa visits have increased from 56 million to 95 million a year as well. So why are so many people spending time and money getting pampered? Imagine a relaxing day getting massaged, sitting in a warm sauna, or rejuvenating after… Read More »
Thinking you’ve found the person of your dreams, getting married and starting a family only to realize that they are not the one for you is usually very painful and stressful. Plus, if you have kids, the separation or divorce puts even more pressure on you as you’re thinking about their wellbeing as well. All… Read More »
When Yondje Choi was told she would need a face mask for an upcoming trip to South Korea, Ms. Choi, a 31-year-old New Yorker, was shocked. “I knew air pollution is a major problem in Beijing, but I didn’t know it was this bad here,” she said last month in Seoul. While China takes a… Read More »