Health & Wellness

Road test: Barreing it all Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-06-24 03:46 THE DEAL: Pure Barre provides a total body workout that targets the areas of the body women struggle with most: seat, hips, thighs, abs and arms. West Palm Beach’s studio Owner Melissa Hirsch recommends taking classes three to four days a week and guarantees results within 10 classes. Her new client special includes 30 consecutive days of Pure Barre for $99. DRY RUN:Read more about Road test: Barreing it all

Your New Year's resolution to get in shape won't feel like a punishment when you sign up for these creative races coming to South Florida this spring.

The other kind of intelligence Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2015-04-29 03:45 Whether at work, home, in a relationship or with friends, the ability to communicate ideas and feelings effectively is invaluable. And, while we can’t necessarily change our IQs, we do have the capacity to enhance emotional intelligence. The term is a catch-all for self-awareness, emotion management, self motivation, self confidence, understanding for others and relations with others.Read more about The other kind of intelligence

Avoiding the Bunker Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 09:32 Q: What's your weekly fitness schedule? A: I do lots of cardio and stretching. I probably work out an hour and a half, five to six days a week when I am not in a tournament week. Q: What are your go-to resources for fitness? A: I have a personal trainer and work out with him sometimes at the 
hockey facility, but when not there I go to LA Fitness or run outside. Q: How has working with Florida Panthers strength and 
conditioning coach Craig Slaunwhite improved your game?Read more about Avoiding the Bunker

Editor’s Pick: Energy Drink Alternative, Energems Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2014-02-28 10:39 If you’re not a fan of high-calorie energy drinks or coffee, Energems are a must-try. Developed by Boca Raton resident Brian Street, the bite-size energy and vitamin supplements are low in calories and taste like M&M’S. Available in milk chocolate, peanut butter or mint flavors, these supplements pack caffeine and B-12 vitamins. One Energem is only 15 calories. A serving of three pieces contains 45 calories total and 325.5 milligrams of a caffeine-energy blend. Just be careful not to eat more than three, or you’ll be wired into the night.Read more about Editor’s Pick: Energy Drink Alternative, Energems

Whether you’re planning an elaborate party or intimate family gathering this holiday season, chef Julien Gremaud of Avocado Grill offers recipes for delicious dishes that are healthy enough to indulge in without guilt.

Relax and recharge at these zen locales in Stuart and Hutchinson Island

Fashion designer Rebecca Taylor shares some of her favorite things.

These three fitness trends prove there is a workout for everyone. Here’s what you need to know before stepping into one of these studios.

Read more about these helpful tips to enjoy festive food and maintain healthy eating habits during the holidays

Stay chic in these pieces, fit both for a morning workout and brunch with friends.

Trends and products you’ll need this fall.

With all the food trends out there today, it's hard to know what's truly good for you. When it comes to veggies, there are many ways to prepare our favorites. But whether we eat our greens raw or cooked isn't just a choice for our taste buds, it's also a choice for our health.

No amount of cleansers, scrubs and moisturizers will accomplish healthy skin without a clean diet. These four foods recommended by Lee Cotton, healthy chef, pilates teacher and owner of Pilates & Your Palate, will put you on track to achieving a glowing complexion.

The daily e-newsletter is a delightful resource packed with helpful information from doctors, meditation tools, and quotes. 

Dr. Jacob Steiger, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, walks us through a four-step maskne fighting routine.

We all know green tea offers health benefits and that a Starbucks chai is packed with more sugar than nutrients. But to further our knowledge, Maureen Ruggeri, owner of South Florida's Eat the Tea and self-proclaimed tea aficionado, offers up cures to daily ailments using leaves and herbs.

Kate McCabe is a nutritionist, yoga teacher, plant-based chef and holistic lifestyle blogger based in Palm Beach who specializes in helping others find more energy, mental clarity and happiness through diet and lifestyle modifications.

Microgreens are not only good for your health, but they also add flavor and texture to everyday meals

No more junk food in schools Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2015-01-29 09:06 When did the nutrition standards go into effect? And what’s the gist of the changes? The nutrition standards went into effect on Nov. 1, and removed a lot of the less healthy foods from vending machines, snack bars and stores in the schools. The new rules aim to cut calories, fats and sugars from the snacks available to children, due to increasing rates of childhood obesity. Food items on campus are now healthier. Tell us about the nutritional standards that vending machines and other venues must comply with.Read more about No more junk food in schools