Summer

Summertime When the Friendships Comes Easy

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

My conversation with Julie Kraut on her new book dealing with the nearly universal camper affliction: homesickness.

Neon Nails Remain an 80s Trend We Support, Unlike Frosted Tips

Michelle Madhok | Posted 08.15.2009 | Style


Michelle Madhok

Super-bright polish may leave you skeptical or nostalgic for the 80's, but neon nail polish has been a growing summer trend, so we tested a few shades and rounded up the best ones.

Animals Sunbathing (SLIDESHOW, VOTE)

Huffington Post | Posted 08.14.2009 | Green


Last week, we saw animals going for a swim, and this week, these animals seem to be basking in all of summer's glory. Irrespective of their stripes or...

Top 10 Tips for Throwing a Banging Summer Party

Lauren and Suzanne McGrath | Posted 08.14.2009 | Style


Lauren and Suzanne McGrath

While I muddle through the planning of this 50th birthday, I thought I'd share with you some of the things I've learned from the woman I consider to be one of the best party-givers around.

$1.49 For Gas From Hyundai

BusinessWeek | David Kiley | Posted 08.13.2009 | Green


On Tuesday, June 30, the Korean automaker is launching a summer promotion that guarantees buyers of its vehicles one year's worth of gas at $1.49 per ...

Yoga Levels: Enjoy the Blackouts

Olivia Rosewood | Posted 08.13.2009 | Living


Olivia Rosewood

It was a great reminder that peace and happiness do not come from things, business, or any kind of doing, but rather of undoing, and even more likely, just being.

BBQ Sauce (VIDEO)

UCB Comedy | Posted 08.10.2009 | Comedy


UCB Comedy

Pasta That Works

Stefan Aschan | Posted 08.08.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

There are 3 ways to cook the spaghetti squash. Bake it, boil it or nuke it. Micro waving goes really fast and this is how you are going to do it.

The Top 10 Weight Loss Supplements

Dr. Nicholas Perricone | Posted 08.08.2009 | Living


Dr. Nicholas Perricone

Summertime is a great time to shed excess weight. Unfortunately, as we age, it becomes harder to shed the pounds. You have to work at it, exercise and make the right food choices.

Four Hot Tips for a Cool Summer

Amy Nebens and Jara Negrin | Posted 08.07.2009 | Living


Amy Nebens and Jara Negrin

All this effort for just three months of basking in the sunshine? Here are four ideas to make your efforts less painstaking and remind you that it is well worth the trouble.

Long Live Canada!

Menachem Kaiser | Posted 08.05.2009 | New York


Menachem Kaiser

Move over July 4. Here's how Canada Day was celebrated in New York City.

Tina's Top 10 Things to Do with Your Tweens This Summer

Tina Wells | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living


Tina Wells

Cook dinner together. Find a recipe that you both like, shop for the food, and cook it together. At this age, tweens become very curious about cooking!

Summer Fashion Statements: What's Hot On The Streets of New York?

Katie Saddlemire | Posted 08.01.2009 | New York


With the seemingly endless rain slackening a bit, summer has finally arrived. New Yorkers have shed their spring coats and are wearing what they real...

Too Hot - I Can't Do Anything

Stefan Aschan | Posted 08.01.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

Supply your body with adequate fluids. Use your common sense. If you are one of those individuals who sweat more during exercise, drink more.

Go Green With Your Sunscreen (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 07.31.2009 | Green


Conventional sunscreen contains four times as many hazardous ingredients linking them to cancer and birth defects. A recent study even found that four...

Dogs Make A Big Splash

Wendy Diamond | Posted 07.27.2009 | Style


Wendy Diamond

Many first time canine swimmers may be nervous and timid at first, but there are several tips you can follow to help the process go swimmingly.

Cool Off Without The AC This Summer

Chelsea Green | Posted 07.27.2009 | Green


You may want to reconsider blasting your AC in the cars, in your house, and in your workplace (unless you're working outside, 'cause that breeze is fr...

My 5 Favorite Easy Chillin' Summer Treats

Maria Rodale | Posted 07.25.2009 | Living


Maria Rodale

After torrential rain for 40 days and 40 nights, and it's hard to believe that summer will ever come. But when it does, I'll be ready with these 5 easy summer treats to keep my kids and myself nice and cool.

Go Green With Your Bikini Wax

planetgreen.discovery.com | Posted 07.24.2009 | Green


Instead of succumbing to painful, environmentally-taxing waxing treatments, we've got a couple of tricks to make your coiffing experience green and pa...

5 Summer Safety Tips

Dr. Johnny Benjamin | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living


Dr. Johnny Benjamin

If an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure these simple tips may save you an unwanted trip to the emergency room or your local orthopedic surgeon.

ORANGE ALERT! Politicians With Fake Tans: A Cautionary Slideshow

Huffington Post | Hilary Moss | Posted 07.24.2009 | Style


Summer has arrived and with it, the season of bikinis, SPF and aloe vera -- but some familiar Washington faces seem to have an orange glow all year ro...

"My Memory Curves Like a Watermelon Rind"

Christian Nwachukwu, Jr. | Posted 07.23.2009 | Living


Christian Nwachukwu, Jr.

The young students were washed in that end of year glow where everything is bright, and each day is a gift as life closes in on the season that makes everyone free: summer.

Frugal Fun

Roseanne Colletti | Posted 07.20.2009 | Living


Roseanne Colletti

There are some practical ways to avoid going into debt this vacation and have fun doing it.

Why Americans Ignore the Poor

Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston | Posted 07.18.2009 | Politics


Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston

Urban populations across this country don't have enough food to eat in a country that pays farmers not to grow food.

Is Your Town Swimming Pool Crawling With Parasites?

nytimes.com | Sarah Arnquist | Posted 07.17.2009 | Living


A swimming pool can offer relief from summer heat, but swimmers should know what they are jumping into. It could be a soup of nasty parasites....