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6 Myths About Bottled WaterAre We Being Poisoned By Our Favorite Things?

Are water bottles, cell phones, smoggy city air—really poisoning us?

pug and bird good household petsAlternative Roomates

What to get to keep you company.

anorexic woman on the beachThe Hunger: A True Story of Anorexia

When her mother died she found a way to cope—but it nearly killed her too.

How To Get a Better Nights Sleep6 Myths About Sleep

Get the sleep you need.

olympic athlete workouts5 Olympic Athletes Share Their Workout Secrets

Five Olympians share their secrets to getting fitter, faster.

woman drinking juice from a strawDo Those Touchy-Feely Diet Strategies Really Work?

It takes a healthy dose of skepticism to navigate the self-help sections of bookstores, what with weight-loss bestsellers ridiculous touting meal plans.

woman at restaurantThe Smart Girl's Guide to Ordering Wine with Dinner

Navigating the wine list.

katie lee joelCooking for One

Chic Recipes for the Single Girl

clothes on a rack3 Ginormous Space Savers

For Your Itty-Bitty Pad

how to cook a fishHow To Cook a Fish

Here, quick tips and tasty recipes for how to cook a fish.

girl and guy with drinks on beachHow to Make the Best Summer Cocktails

Easy-to-make summer cocktails

man and woman sparringHow to Throw a Punch

Whether you’re in danger or just fighting a fellow shopper for a pair of discounted wedges, every woman should know how to throw a solid punch.

girl in bed with messy hairSeven Bedtime Habits That Are Ruining Your Sleep

Some of your favorite evening rituals could be responsible for that tossing and turning.

tom douglas recipes for crab festRecipes for a Serious Crabfest

Star chef Tom Douglas's recipes for a serious crabfest.

garmin colorado 400t mapping handheld gps5 New Virtual Fitness Trainers

The new computerized fitness coaches promise to motivate like the real thing — at a fraction of the cost. So long, Sven; welcome, Wii?

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Why was this charismatic life force growing less recognizable by the day?

To Fat and Back: The Idiot-Proof Diet

How two British “diet buddies” want to change the way American women eat.

marcus samuelsson sunday brunch recipesRecipes for a Chic Sunday Brunch

Star chef Marcus Samuelsson shares his recipes for brunch.

woman with tea7 Things You Don't Know About Green Tea

Surprising uses for green tea.

woman with red lipstick pressing a fork to her lipsMy "No Diet" Diet

Eating what you want isn't as easy as you think

bunch of green spinach6 Myths About Organic Food

All organics aren't created equal. Here's what's hidden behind the label

pink ribbon with dart through itBreast Cancer Risk: Cutting My Losses

Test results led her to make a remarkable decision.

ncaa mens basketball tournamentThe Girl's Guide to March Madness

Here is an easy guide for getting in the game!

Should You Freeze Your Eggs?

Can science help beat your biological clock?

short asian woman next to tall blond womanBody Size, Body Shape: 6 Women's Stories

Size Doesn't Matter