October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to toast the remarkable women in our lives who have fought – and still fight – this terrifying disease with courage and grace; we’ve prepared a cocktail of cutting edge info to help you continue the cause. So, without further adieu, we give you the new: Treatment Hot <... >

As you devout BN readers know, during the month of June I decided to finally shed my winter-to-spring excess baggage by using a personal trainer. During that time, I have been posting my progress on BN’s City-Pulse section. Well, the month has been over for a while and it’s time to give you my final <... >

“Are you hormonal?” I don’t know about you, but hearing this phrase drives me up a wall. We the smart, sexy, and self-powered women of New York have worked hard to detangle ourselves from the stereotypes attached to such a phrase – the ones that say our gender is too impulsive, too moody, and too <... >

As the childhood obesity statistics continue to painfully rise, I can’t help but blame adults. Let’s face it, when it comes to a child’s eating habits, adults are the main ingredients. Whether you are a parent, an aunt, a teacher, or even a soccer coach – every adult in contact with a child has the <... >

Maybe I’m stuck in a never ending state of nostalgia filled with memories of shopping for my back to school outfit, finding the coolest backpack, and choosing the latest trendy trapper keeper, but September (not January) has always felt like the beginning of the year to me. In an effort to push my ‘K-12′ nostalgia <... >

What do Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sir Anthony Hopkins have in common? On the surface, not much! But all three celebs have been sporting the Clarus Q-Link Pendant, a personal energy system that operates within the “biofield,” a new area of research that studies beyond the physical body and extends to states of <... >

A picnic in the park with friends? BBQ-ing with family? It’s all fun and games till someone gets hurt. In keeping with the eco-friendly trend that’s here to stay, give your first-aid kit an all-natural makeover with the tips below. For the Sunburned Victims… Slathering on some gooey fresh Aloe Gel will have you feeling <... >

As we enter the dog days of summer are you embracing the cool and breezy maxi dress runway trend? Or are we all running around in these long, billowy dresses not because they are “in”, but because they let us secretly hang out? If you are disguising an expanded waistline in a draping goddess dress, <... >

If the Summer heat wave has you in a ‘stay indoors with the AC cranked up’ kind of mood, indoor workouts like yoga posing, dancing, or even treadmill running may be your best bet to beat the sun’s heat. Below are the latest and greatest products for the indoor yogis, runners, and dancers in each <... >

Photography by: Liz Glines A few weeks ago, I decided to re-watch a few Sex and the City episodes to gear up for the movie premiere (yes, I’ll admit it – I’m an addict). A certain episode, where our favorite fashionista Carrie Bradshaw took a class at the Trapeze School New York (TSNY), particularly piqued <... >

In a typical day, we find countless options of what to eat and what to drink. What is healthy…what tastes great or what we crave…? Going into a supermarket and contemplating different types of ‘whole-wheat’ breads and protein bars can leave us confused and leery, scared to bite into anything lest we derail our diet <... >

We’ve all seen those brides, the ones who walk down the aisle with newly visible curves and toned jiggle-free arms. An impending walk down the aisle brings many feelings to the surface, and one major feeling is the trepidation of not fitting into the perfect dress. Trepidation soon turns into motivation as brides-to-be begin including <... >

With Father’s Day and the influx of college-ready graduating seniors, the month of June is sure to give you a bit of gift-shopping stress. This year check out our fit-friendly suggestions on what to get those dads, grads, and newlyweds. For the Dads… Wii Fit – The gym is great, but for the dad who <... >

Raise your hand off the mouse if you still believe there is such a thing as a “healthy tan.” In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, as well as in an effort to keep Beauty News readers healthy and wrinkle free, it’s time we learn the cold hard truth: getting a tan is a sign <... >

If you saw a red ribbon pinned on someone’s bag, coat or lapel, you’d probably recognize that it represents that person is supporting the fight against AIDS. Did you know that there are over 100,000 New Yorkers living with HIV? According to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYC has the <... >

This May marks the 17th Annual Bike Month NYC. In honor of the month, we asked licensed US Cycling Coach and Fitness Instructor, Avery Washington, for some handy tips on how to get back in the saddle. To start, you need a bike! If you have an older bike at home, take it to a <... >

When we think of Mexican food, visions of diet-busting Margaritas and cheese-laden entrees come to mind. But believe it or not, there is such a thing as nutritious and low-fat Mexican fare! In honor of Cinco de Mayo, this May 5th, when all things Mexican are ‘caliente” , I’ve created the menu below, which gives <... >

Maybe your mom is a die-hard yogini, maybe she can run a mile in 10 minutes (even faster than you can!), or maybe she’s a thrill-seeker trapped in the body of a soccer mom. Whatever her fitness profile, show how much you care for her health and well being by giving her one of these <... >

As the sweet smell of spring approaches, it’s hard to resist the desire to skip the gym for a breath of fresh air in Central Park or along the Hudson. While you might have to wait a little bit longer for the perfect workout weather, now is the time to start thinking about how to <... >

Skinny Bitch In the Kitch, the sequel to the New York Times bestseller controversially titled Skinny Bitch, is essentially a cookbook advocating the Vegan lifestyle. In less than 200 pages, authors Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin take you thru various meals, snacks, and desserts ranging from everyday cooking such as steamed tofu and vegetables, to <... >