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Win a Copy of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
As featured in the January/February 2009 issue of VIVmag, stylemaker Stacy Garcia’s favorite book is Steven Covey’s The 7 Habits of H ...

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Boot Camp Boogie With Giselle Fernandez and Trainer Jay "The Major" Kerwin
As featured in the January/February 2009 issue of VIVmag, Jay “The Major” Kerwin has trained the lovely Giselle Fernandez, the award-win ...

Recipes

Parmesan and Rosemary “Fried” Chicken
Baked potato chips are the secret to this chicken’s crispy coating. Instead of going into a vat of fat, this bird cooks in the oven.

Wellness Archive

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November 14th, 2008

Lung Cancer Awareness

It’s the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and the No.1 most deadly cancer, yet diagnosis and treatment options for lung cancer are severely limited. Once diagnosed, lung cancer patients’ long-term survival rates are low. Women are not only twice as likely as men to develop the cancer from smoking, but also more likely than men to get nonsmoking-associated lung cancer. Even with early diagnosis, 30,000 more women will die each year from lung cancer than breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.

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August 7th, 2008

How to Quit Smoking — For Good

by Anne M. Russell

The cigarette habit is more dangerous to women than men, yet it’s harder for us to break it. Here’s how to stop and stick with it.

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February 28th, 2008

Gadgets That Motivate

by Alexis Tirado

Determined to slim down this year? According to experts at the Mayo Clinic, one of the best ways to improve your exercise habits is to track your progress. So VIVmag sought out the best gadgets for doing just that. Here are our five faves.

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February 28th, 2008

Say Goodbye to Self-Criticism

by Gabrielle Gayagoy

Ever beat yourself up for making a mistake? Many people don’t realize what a negative impact their endless self-criticism has. Learn to treat yourself kindly with this simple exercise.

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February 6th, 2008

Create your own “bucket list”!

by Melissa Daly

In the film The Bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman play cancer patients who bust out of the hospital on a mission to check off all the things they want to do before they “kick the bucket.” Don’t wait until you’re laid-up on a gurney: Create your own want-to-do list! Here’s how:

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February 4th, 2008

American Heart Month

by Rachel Horn

The key to avoiding heart disease is to assess your risk early — so make a plan today to protect yourself from the top killer of women in America. Here, we give you the tools to improve your odds.

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January 15th, 2008

Thyroid Awareness Month

by Rachel Horn and Susanne R. Stoeckeler

Oprah Winfrey’s recent thyroid problems made headlines and brought a silent disease into the spotlight. But how she said she took control of her troubles has been widely questioned. According to the talk-show celebrity, a little vacation and some nutritional changes led her to overcome the weight gain, fatigue and discomfort often associated with thyroid disease. While some experts believe that good nutrition and stress management can help people with a malfunctioning thyroid, finding balance through rest and diet change alone is generally not a quick fix. Even after medical treatment, thyroid problems can be a struggle for life for many people. In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, here are a few things you need to know.

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November 27th, 2007

5 Best Spas for Couples

by Mary Bemis

Check out these five spas and plan a perfect couple’s getaway!

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November 27th, 2007

5 Best Never-Fail Classic Spas

by Mary Bemis

Take a peek at these classic spa stops across the globe — from Arizona to Thailand.

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November 27th, 2007

5 Best Spas You Haven’t Heard of Yet

by Mary Bemis

Check out VIVmag’s list of fabulous spas you never knew existed!

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