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A recent story over at Time.com — "Girl, You are So Not Fat! Does 'Fat Talk' Make Anyone Feel Better?" by Meredith Melnick — explores the idea of "fat talk," the "Oh god, these jeans make my thighs look huge" variety of lady exchange that happens everywhere from H&M dressing rooms to 3am cab rides. Apparently, a new study has found that this kind of talk makes women feel worse, not better.

Never once, whether as a kid or as an adult, have I considered chocolate milk controversial. But controversial it is, as more and more schools are considering banning the beverage from vending machines and school lunch programs.

If you do it correctly, running is actually good for your joints and could help you live longer

Whenever I read about the dangers of alcohol, I think of drunk driving, or its effect on my liver. But a recent study out of Germany has me pondering if my fun-loving nights out are setting my body up to get cancer.

Every woman deserves some romance in her life. Advice for men to please the love of your life

During my house hunting trip last week, I finally found the apartment that I'm about to call home. And then last night, I realized I only have one more week at home with my family and the people I love.

This makes a lot of pesto, meaning your pasta won’t feel skimpy in the least, and your veggies will feel nice and smothered.

Isa Chandra Moskowitz is likely best know for her cookbook Veganomicon, but her newest collection, Appetite for Reduction, won't appeal only to people who don't eat animal products. There's a lot on offer in these 125 vegan, low-calorie recipes, including plenty of protein and fibre.

There has been plenty written in this blog about how money doesn’t secure happiness. Author Peter Walsh suggested asking ourselves “Is buying this getting me any closer to the life I want?” and encouraged us to choose experiences over items. Researcher Christopher Barrington-Leigh talked about how the more materialistic you are, possibly the less happy you are.

A financial expert gives us permission to enjoy our morning latte and weekly manicure!

Watch 30 seconds of TMZ—the tabloid TV show that has turned paparazzi-style stalking into a perverse form of entertainment journalism—and its clear that fame isn't as fabulous as People magazine and InStyle would have us believe.

I've learned a few great kitchen tips since I started cooking professionally, and this is one of my favourites.