Weight Loss

50 Easy and Tasty Smoothie Recipes that Fill You Up

A smoothie is a delicious way to start off your day. They’re quick and easy, and perfect when you’re on the go. And with the right ingredients, they are both filling and satisfying. Whether you’re a smoothie novice or you’re a smoothie expert looking for some new recipes, we’ve got you covered with some must-have essentials and 50 easy and tasty smoothie recipes that will fill you up. 8…
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Women's Health

How an Olympic Rower Trained for 2020 Games

Believe it or not, there was once a time when Olympic rower Kristine O’Brien thought rowing wasn’t a real sport. As an athletic high schooler, O’Brien expressed doubt in the sport when her parents encouraged her to join the school’s rowing team — now, she’s got an Olympics appearance with Team USA under her belt… or should we say oar? “I thought, ‘I don’t know if that’ll be a…
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Trip Ideas

This Island Is the Best-kept Secret in the Bahamas — With an Idyllic 40-acre Resort on 2 Beaches

The Cove Eleuthera, a 40-acre boutique hotel that opened in the Bahamas in 2013, has become the go-to for high-profile travelers seeking understated, off-the-beaten-path luxury. On the lesser-known island of Eleuthera, one of nearly 700 in the Bahamian archipelago, the resort began a multi-tiered renovation last August to revamp the property’s 29 sumptuous rooms. In late March, I visited…
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Outdoor Fitness

How to Lose Weight with Exercise During Menopause

Hot flashes, irritability, fatigue, depression, insomnia, dry skin, mood swings, weight gain: These are just some of the symptoms of perimenopause or, as we usually call it, plain old menopause. Menopause weight gain tends to be sudden, stubborn, and concentrated around the…
Trip Ideas

This Small Maine Town Has Some of the Best Beaches in the State — Plus a Great Food Scene and New Boutique Hotel

When planning a trip to Maine, we all know the likely contenders: Kennebunkport, Ogunquit, and Acadia. But just 90 minutes north of Boston lies a lesser-known destination worth adding to your list: Biddeford. Located roughly 20 minutes south of Portland, Biddeford was once a bustling mill town with a robust textile manufacturing industry. The brick structures of these factory buildings line the…
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