February 2012 - Better Health For Women

Keep Your Body Moving

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Exercises for Aging Adults A recent commercial used a clever twist on Isaac Newton’s laws of motion saying, “A body at rest tends to stay at rest, while a body in motion tends to stay in motion.” Although the physicist was referring to mass, this aptly applies to the human body especially as they age. […] Read More

H & M Does It Again with Italian Design House Marni

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Better Health For Women

H&M is set to launch another stellar collaboration this time with Italian design house Marni. Marni is a line often raved about by high fashion editors but largely ignored or misunderstood by the masses. That’s all set to change on March 8th when the lively collection bounces into H&M stores worldwide. Designed by Marni’s founder […] Read More

Are Frozen Diet Meals Healthy?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Are Frozen Diet Meals Healthy? For those of us who have rushed around trying to lose weight for a wedding, or another big event, the go-to foods are those frozen food aisle meals. Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, Smart Ones. They sport the calorie count on the front of the box and they offer a variety […] Read More

Fashion at Your Fingertips

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Have you been bitten by the online shopping bug yet? While some consumers prefer to examine their potential purchases in person (raises hand), even the most hesitant convert can benefit from online shopping. For those with hectic schedules, online shopping can be a real time saver. Online stores don’t have line-ups and are open 24/7 […] Read More

Fitness for Seniors

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Fitness for Seniors As your body goes through changes in your golden years, staying healthy can become a real challenge. Your body becomes its own worst enemy. Weight is harder to loose and the activities you enjoyed in your youth may no longer be an option. That doesn’t change the fact that you want to […] Read More

Jason Wu line for Target

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Sunday February 5th was a big day and not just for football fans. Also marking the day on their calendars were frugal fashionistas eager to get their hands on the much anticipated Jason Wu line for Target. The latest collaboration between high-end designer and real-world retailer has excited even the most casual fashion observer. Counting […] Read More

BONE CHECK- Have you had your BMD (bone density) checked lately?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Better Health For Women

A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that bone density studies may not need to be performed every 2 years for women over the age of 65, as currently recommended. Their data suggests “that osteoporosis would develop in less than 10% of older, postmenopausal women during rescreening intervals of approximately 15 […] Read More

ENCOURAGING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR CHILDREN

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Encouraging Healthy Lifestyle for Children Keeping yourself healthy is all well and good, but as a parent, your main concern is your children. Giving them an example of ways to stay fit and eat right are underlying motivators for your own routine. Go on, admit it. You don’t want to wake up before work and […] Read More

NAIL IT !!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Better Health For Women

Rather save up for a vacation than splurge on the latest trendy item of clothing? Nail polish is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to keep your style au courant. It’s also a low commitment way to express yourself and try something new. Just like clothing, nail polish companies have seasonal lines and many […] Read More