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Fashion Guide 2011 Hot Holiday Fashion...................................... Your ultimate dress guide for every holiday party. Beauty A

Vintage Winter Romance ......................................... 22

A Mad Men 1960's style affair.

Beauty How Confident is Oralcare is important every day. Celeb View

Your Smile? ...................................... 30

Black is Back with White ......................................... 32

The runway still sizzles with the basics.

Beauty 10 Celeb Secrets for Sexy Skin .................................... Secrets to get radiant, healthy skin just like the stars.

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D-I-Y Project Create Your Easy-to-make amazing gifts.

Own Gifts ...................................... 40

In the Kitchen Healthy Winter Soup Lineup............................... Happy feeling soups for those cold winter days. Cover image\ zumapress.com

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Fitness Add Some Caliente To Your Master those hot steps with Salsa Susie.

Workout .... 52

Women's Health What

You Need to Know for a Great Sex life................................................ 60

Sex in a healthy, intimate relationship.

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Celeb close-up Jennifer Multi-talented superstar.

Lopez........................ 74

Parenting Is Your Child Implusive?................ Recognizing ADHD in children.

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Diagnosis & Prevention Osteoperosis...................... It's the most common bone disease.

Celeb Bio Julianna Margulies....................... Julianna gets the Screens Actors Guild Award!

Jennifer Cassetty Balance................................... Juggling what matters in your life.

Last Word Advice to and that includes me...

the Disorganized......... 80

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editor’s letter Contributing Writers Hawley McAuliffe, Editor

Jennifer Cassetty Michelle Goodman mgoodm01@msn.com jennifercassetty.com

The holiday season is always particularly cheery because it's a great time to show off your hot, holiday looks for any party occasion. Take a look at our Style article, Vintage Winter Romance, Mad Men Style. Embrace your unpredictable and wild feminine side with sexy 1960’s mod looks that are all the rage this winter. Check out 10 Celeb Secrets for Sexy Skin. See how stars like Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez get their head-to-toe glow and maintain it. For those of you who want to create that special gift for that certain someone, we have given you ideas to make your own creations in the Home section. Great gifts that are easy to make and tastes as good as they look. Also, there are recipes for healthy, hearty homemade soups that your family will love and just in time for those colder winter months.

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One of the best ways to stay healthy is to dance your way into fitness this winter AND it's indoors! We give you a step-by-step guide to this hottest new fitness craze – SALSA where you can learn the right moves from a pro: our expert Salsa Susie. If you've ever wondered what some of the secrets are to having great sex, then take a look at What You Need to Know For a Great Sex Life. Also, learn about osteoporosis, and the risk factors that are featured in our health section. Our cover girl is the multi-talented Jennifer Lopez, one of our favorite Hollywood movers and shakers, literally. Find out some interesting facts about her life and see what motivates her daily accomplishments. For moms with children, learn about ADHD and recognizing these symptoms in children. For our Last Word, we have some advice for the disorganized: remember, your New Year's Resolutions for 2112 are just around the corner so you can do this!

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The most important part of the winter holiday season is always family, so we hope you enjoy the time spent with your loved ones and give thanks for a beautiful year. See you in 2012.

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the motivation to get glammed up and out of the house for all those parties you've been invited to. Get inspired by this sea son's array of sparkles, lace, bold color, and shine! A great pair of gams is your best accessory. Every girl can have legs for miles when minis are paired witth daring ly high heels. We love strappy and peep toe shoes in nude and black. This winter's col or pallette is simple and bright: solid Red , Cobalt Blue, White, and Pink feel-fresh-an d-elegant. Don't be afraid to rock sequin s, bracelet cuffs, and statement jewelry in shades of gold. And what's the best hol iday accessory of all? Why a shiny, red pair of kissable lips!

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Red looks best with understated, nude heels and gold accessories that let the bold color take center stage. Play up an exposed arm with a silver cuff bracelet and sophisticated necklace. Jaimie: Just Lov3 Bowtique red dress, California Vintage Connect necklace, Miu Miu heels Kristen: Just Lov3 Bowtique black dress Vera by Vera Wang necklace and bracelet Cathy Jean pumps

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Party Look Perfect for a sexy Valentine, this blushing shade of pink quickens the pulse. Look for trimmings in black lace and sweetheart necklines to add to the romance. Finish the look with a bright red lip and hair so smooth it begs to be touched. Kristen: ASOS pink/lace dress Metropark ring Steve Madden pumps Jaimie: Aryn K. dress H&M necklace Guess heels Forever 21 bracelet

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A Vintage Winter Romance, Mad Men Style Ever wish you were born in an era where women still pincurled their hair, put on their face to go to the market, and wouldn't be caught dead without lipstick and high heels? We do, too! The hit series, Mad Men, has inspired an amazing revival of mid-century styling in everything from fashion to furniture. Classic and ladylike, at the same moment fantastically sexy, the 1960's mod look is all the rage. This winter season, embrace your feminine side! Take a lesson from Betty and Joan, and fall in love with beautiful makeup and hair, so sophisticated you will feel like you emerged from a bygone era. Here's how to perfect the style! There are a few key ingredients that are the basis for every look:

• Perfectly manicured eyebrows are a must! Don't over pluck, but Do shape and define. Maybelline Expertwear Brow Liner fills. Finish with a clear brow gel. • Nothing says mid century like Jet Black Liquid eye liner with a subtle cat-eye: L'Oreal Carbon Black Liquid Liner is easy to apply and drys in seconds • 1960's hair is all about beautifully sculpted, yet touchable curls. The key to keeping your locks in place is a great hairspray that holds without being too stiff! Try Tressemme Tres Two Aerosol Hair Spray Extra Hold • Top off your lip color with all day shine. Our choice: L'Oreal's Infalliable Never Fail Lip Gloss in Petal

• Start with a creamy foundation to give skin an inner glow. Our pick: Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse (pictured on Megan in medium beige)

LOOK LOOK 1 1: This Winter season is the perfect time to try on a new, exhilirating lip color. On dull days,

a bright burst of fuscia or berry livens the spirits and can dress up any outfit! L'Oreal's Colour Riche lip cream in Sea Fleur feels smooth and luxurious. Tip from the pro: Practice applying lipstick with a small brush rather then straight from the tube. You'll have more control of your lip line and get long lasting color! To avoid feeling overly made up, keep cheeks and eyes neutral, but still polished. Get Megan's gorgeous cat eye with Cover Girl Smoky Shadow Blast Bronze Fire, and a seductive swathe of L'Oreal Carbon Black Liquid Liner! Fuscia Lip: L'Oreal Colour Riche Sea Fleur Jet Black Mascara: L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Neutral Shadow: Cover Girl Smoky Shadow Blast Bronze Fire

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Sparkly Gunmetal Eye Shadow: Maybelline Eye Studio 80 Pink (4 shades to use together or alone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we used all 4 to get Megan's look!) , Pale Pink Lip: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter Creamsicle, Nude Nails: Sally Hansen Nail Polish Nude Now. Perfect for day, this neutral look is anything but plain! Your eyes will smolder in sparkly, gunmetal grey eyeshadow by Maybelline Eye Studio 80 Pink. Four shades come in one

compact to use together or alone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Makeup Expert Flora Wade used all four shades to get Megan's look! Apply evenly from the lash to crease and yes, you guessed it: you blend, blend, blend. Long Lashes take center stage when you keep your lips and nails the softest shade of pink. We love Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Creamsicle to give lips a lush, dewey look. Finish nails with Sally Hansen Nail Polish Nude Now.

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classic and beautiful. As with lips, a little nail color goes a long way to spice up your look and feels fresh and alluring. Megan wears Revlon Nail Enamel Fast Dry Sugar Plum. For evening, an exposed neck can be the most seductive accessory of all! Sweep your hair into an artful updo, letting a few wavy tendrils kiss your cheek.

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your face. Cover Girl's Eye Enhancers in Gold Sizzle is fun and dressy without being over the top. Flora's tip: Don't be afraid to complete the look with false eyelashes for those special occassions! Ardell's Lashes are featured here on Megan and make her eyes the brightest jewels in the room.

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How Confident is Your Smile? 147 MILLION people aren’t getting the right oral care. When it comes to oral health, many households share a single product. Yet, in any given family, each member can have very different oral care needs. With all these different needs, why try a one-size-fits-all oral care solution? The following bit of guidance is here to provide you with a wealth of oral health – information you can use on your next pharmacy visit to make sure that each member of your family can get the oral care that is right for them. SENSITIVITY 66 million people suffer from sensitive teeth – but they don’t have to. Did you know that the short, sharp pain felt when hot, cold or sweet food or drink hits the teeth is caused by exposed dentin? Nerves within the tooth are triggered by hot and cold due to worn enamel or receding gums. The good news is that there’s a simple way to treat sensitivity. Build up protection by using Sensodyne® twice daily, and you could relieve tooth sensitivity in as little as 2 weeks. DRY MOUTH Have dry mouth? Waking up thirsty? Having trouble swallowing or speaking? 1 out of 4 adults suffer from dry mouth. The most common factor contributing to dry mouth is the use of medicines. Over 400 commonly prescribed drugs list dry mouth as a potential side effect. And dry mouth sufferers may have an increased risk of cavities and oral infections. There’s no reason to suffer needlessly. Don’t just sip water, treat dry mouth symptoms with #1 dentist and hygienist recommended Biotène®. EROSION 9 out of 10 dentists see signs of acid erosion. Do you or a family member love eating fruit or drinking soda? Don’t let those favorite foods soften tooth enamel. Acids in everyday foods – even the

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No need to be shy about mixing black and white prints with solids. And the simple hues are a natural for taking on layers -- a vest, a blazer, leggings under a skirt, etc. When it comes to black and white prints, the bolder, the better. Just make sure to scale the print to your frame (smaller for smaller frames, larger for larger frames). In stark contrast to the season’s riot of hot color: cool-headed black and white. Mixing masculine edge with feminine flair, these graphic looks are ideal wardrobe staples.

The freshest way to wear black and white is to pair a solid black top with a white bottom (skirts, shorts or jeans). This is a great look if you are top heavy because the black de-emphasizes your top. Tie the whole look together with understated accessories — strappy black sandals, a satin flower belt — for a feminine look that doesn’t detract from the graphic appeal.

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Lindsay Lohan arrives at the New York City Cartier Charity Love Bracelet Party at their 5th Avenue Store in Manhattan.

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ure, some celebrities were born with amazing hair and good bone structure. But the shiny, radiant skin they show off on the red carpet? That takes hard work! Top celebrity make-up artists reveal how stars like Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez get their head-to-toe glow.

Add gleaming powder

The smouldering adverts for Beyoncé’s Heat fragrance shows off the curvy diva’s luminescent skin. Make-up artist Francesca Tolot used La Mer Body Moisturizer all over Beyoncé’s body. “On top of that, I brushed on L’Oreal Glam Bronze Powder and smoothed it all in with my hands.”

Shed some skin

To prepare Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria before big events, Los Angeles make-up artist Joanna Schlip mixes a cup of sugar and a half cup of olive oil and rubs it into the actress’s damp skin in circular motions. “Do this at home, and you won’t believe how soft your skin is afterwards,” Schlip advises. If you prefer a less DIY version, try the Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash with an exfoliating bath mitt. Make-up artist Scott Barnes credits body scrubs for smoothing out the skin and leaving it incredibly soft.

Gently does it

On areas where the skin is thinner, such as the chest, neck, and stomach, take it easy with the sloughing. Make-up artist Jillian Dempsey likes to squirt cleanser on a Japanese hand towel for scrub gentle exfoliation. “The towels are like the world’s softest loofahs,” she says. A good one to try is Kanebo Sensai Collection Sponge Chief. If this still feels too harsh, Charlotte Tilbury, who’s done makeup for Victoria’s Secret fashion shows, suggests you use a face scrub.

Roughing it

Hold off the wax

For sloughing dead skin off extremely rough spots like the elbows, you might need something with more oomph. “I cut a lemon in half, pour course sea salt on both halves, and grind each into the elbows, heels, and knees,” says Barnes, who used this technique on Jennifer Lopez before the 2010 Oscars.

Rather use a razor for hair removal if you want your skin to glow on short notice. “I always tell my clients not to wax before a big event because it causes ingrown hairs and little red bumps,” says Schlip. “You get a much smoother look by shaving. And you’re getting a really good exfoliation, too.”

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Moisturize like a maniac

“Jennifer Aniston doesn’t use makeup or self-tanner on her legs - just moisturizer,” says make-up artist Angela Levin, who works with the actress. The secret lies in the kind of moisturizer you use and how you apply it. The richer and thicker the body cream, the better the results! Mally Roncal says, “You want something thick and yummy; if you turn the jar upside down, it shouldn’t budge.”

Oil slick

Body oil adds a nice sheen to the skin, but can be messy. Make-up artist Troy Surratt recommends adding a few drops of oil to bathwater, soaking and then toweling off. “It’s a great way to avoid too much slip on the skin with just the right amount of moisturizing benefits.” Alternatively, try an oil-infused body balm. We give the La Roche-Posay Lipikar Body Balm an enthusiastic, huge thumbs-up.

Buff on the bronze

Beautifully bronzed skin is always a hit. “I don't like to squirt self-tanner right on the skin,” says Dempsey, “If you have a dry spot, it will attach to that.” Instead, Dempsey pumps the tanner onto a round velour

puff (the kind you use for face-powder) and swirls it over the skin in circular motions. “Run the puff over your elbows and knees lightly and quickly so they don’t get too dark,” she says. For best results, she relies on a self tan bronzing mousse.

Glow without glitter

The biggest mistake you can make with body shimmer is to treat it like regular lotion. You want to glow, not glitter like a discoball! Look for a body lotion with soft iridescence, and test it on the back of your hand if you’re not sure how much shimmer it contains. If you can detect individual flakes of glitter, then it’s too much. To add shine to models’ skin on the runway, Tilbury uses a dry oil illuminating tan Intensifier, “Whether you are fair or dark, it will make you look like a golden goddess.”

Hit the high points

Highlighter on the body, as on the face, should be used only on the best points - the collarbone, shoulders, shins, tops of the thighs, and maybe the forearms. A highlighter with a slightly pink tone is neutral enough for all skin tones. So there you have it, with a proper regimen and the right tips on moisturizing your skin, these ten ways will help you glow like a goddess!

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Casserole Tote A savory Garden Chicken Casserole in a place mat is a perfect way to welcome new neighbors. Why not give your favorite host or hostess a Butterscotch Coffee Cake in a Decorated Cake Box? For someone who likes healthy snacks, put carrots and celery in a Garden Fresh Tote and add a jar of Roasted Olive Dip. Need an elegant gift for a special evening? Place Italian Cream Liqueur in a Bottle Bag that’s stapled, not sewn! You’ll find ideas to please coffee or tea lovers, ice cream aficionados, and anyone who adores homemade fudge or gourmet popcorn. There are also holiday inspirations, such as cookie-filled treat bags for Halloween and boxed cupcakes for Easter. With more than 100 recipes and quick, creative presentations, you will always have the right gift for the occasion.

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3 cups apple-cinnamon-flavored cereal 2 cups pecan halves 1 cup whole almonds 1 cup chow mein noodles 2 egg whites 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt In a large bowl, combine cereal, pecans, almonds, and noodles. In a small bowl, combine egg whites, sugar, cinnamon, and salt; pour over dry ingredients. Stir until well coated. Spread on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 225째 for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring frequently. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Yield: about 9 cups

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Place pretzels in a large bowl. In a saucepan, melt butter; remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over pretzels; stir until well coated. Spread mixture on 2 ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350째 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: about 15 1/2 cups

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HOME D I Y PEPPERY GIFT BASKET A peppery sauce and jam remind of us days gone by, as do these mini crocheted granny squares we found at the flea market. They make the perfect liner for our small basket of sauce and jam. Sew the squares together to fit in the basket, add twill tape and buttons at the sides, and place in the basket. Add colorful scrapbook paper rounds to the jar lids, and sew a granny square and button to a stack of crispy crackers. Tie on a buttoned tag telling the recipients to “Enjoy!”

SNAPPY STRAWBERRY-JALAPEÑO SAUCE

2 jars (18 ounces each) strawberry preserves 1 jar (12 ounces) pickled jalapeño Pulse process preserves and jalapeño slices in a food processor until peppers are finely chopped. Pour into jars; cover and store in refrigerator. Give with serving instructions. Yield: about 4 cups To serve: In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese and 8 ounces finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; beat until well blended. Spread into a serving dish. Spoon 1 cup sauce over cheese. Serve with crackers.

TOASTED PECAN-PEPPER JAM

3 cups chopped sweet red peppers 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 package (13/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted Crackers to serve Process peppers in a food processor until finely chopped. In a Dutch oven, combine peppers, vinegar, and pectin over medium-high heat. Bring to a rolling boil. Add sugar. Stirring constantly, bring to a rolling boil again and boil 1 minute. Stir in pecans. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Spoon jam into heat-resistant jars; cover and cool to room temperature. Store in refrigerator. Serve with crackers. Yield: about 51/2 cups

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3/4 cup honey 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon dried orange peel 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup whole unsalted macadamia nuts 1 cup whole unsalted hazelnuts 1 cup whole unsalted cashews 1 cup unsalted pecan halves 2 Sugar In a large saucepan, combine honey, 1/4 cup sugar, butter, orange peel, and vanilla. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in nuts. Spread nuts on a greased jellyroll pan. Stirring once, bake at 350째 for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on pan. Break into pieces. Roll in additional sugar. Yield: about 6 cups

SWEET & SAVORY NUTS Reward the leaf rakers with a vintage milk bottle of spicy (or sweet) nuts. Just fill the bottle with the pecans, add a scrapbook paper cap (tied on with red and natural jute twine) and personalize it with a felt-backed (circle pattern, page 150) monogram brad. A label with rub-on letters, attached to a rusty mini pail, is a great final touch.

PEPPERY PECANS

4 cups pecan halves 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Place pecans on an ungreased jellyroll pan. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, red pepper, and black pepper. Pour mixture over pecans, stirring to coat. Spread pecans in a single layer. Bake at 300째 for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool on pan. Yield: about 4 cups

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ICE CREAM SUNDAE KIT An ice cream sundae kit is a big hit on hot summer days. Assorted sprinkles and nuts, along with yummy sauces and perfect parfait glasses are so inviting on a scrapbook paper-lined tray. Finish off this sweet treat with coordinating labels and rickrack trim on the jar lids.

CRUNCHY WALNUT SAUCE 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup boiling water 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted 1 tablespoon butter Dash of salt 1 teaspoon butter flavoring Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a heavy medium saucepan. Stirring constantly over medium heat, gradually add boiling water. Add walnuts, butter, and salt; cook about 6 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in butter flavoring. Cool and store in refrigerator. Serve warm. Yield: about 11/3 cups

CHOCOLATE SATIN SYRUP 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup half and half 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a heavy medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, and salt. Add corn syrup, half and half, and butter. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool and store in refrigerator. Serve warm or cold. Yield: about 22/3 cups

VERY STRAWBERRY SAUCE 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 jar (12 ounces) strawberry preserves 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed 1/2 cup sugar In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water. Combine preserves, strawberries, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; stir until well blended. Stir cornstarch mixture into fruit mixture. Stirring constantly, boil about 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Cool and store in refrigerator. Serve warm or cold. Yield: about 21/2 cups

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here’s nothing better than snuggling up with a cup of hot, fresh soup on a chilly winter morning. We’re not talking about the canned variety, but a bowlful of ‘fresh from the stove’ goodness.

The best part about cooking hearty soups is that you can typically toss all the vegetables in one skillet and let them simmer for some time, while you are busy attending to more important matters!

Making soup is about as easy as making apple pie, and there are more recipes available for good warm soups than there are chefs in this world. Finding the perfect soup is of course, a personal preference, but the best tactic to employ is to use the meats and vegetables that are in season, namely: pumpkin, mushrooms, turkey, cranberry, cider, corn.

If you don’t have the time to cook soup from scratch, then consider using canned soup as a base and improvising.

Squash, corn kernels and pumpkins make very hearty, creamy soups. Once you have a grasp of the ingredients that are fresh and palatable, consider doing a variation with garnishes like parsley, orange juice, lemongrass, cilantro, pear, cinnamon and apple.

Enjoy the hearty flavors of this winter season!

On the next two pages, you’ll find staple recipes for pumpkin corn chowder and a tomato bread soup. Keeping the core ingredients the same, you can make endless varieties using the seasonings described above – all to suit your taste.

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Pumpkin and Corn Chowder Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 3/4 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups) 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (10 ounces; from 2 to 3 ears) 5 cups water 2 Tablespoons of Fresh Ginger, minced 1/2 Sweet Yellow Onion, sliced thin 4 Cups Vegetable Stock or Water 1/4 Cup Orange Juice 1 Cup Heavy Cream 4 Ounces Cheese (ideally Gruyere), grated, for garnish Garnish: cilantro leaves Preparation: Melt the butter over medium heat in a large heavy pot or in an oven. Add the two varieties of onions and cook until soft and translucent (about 10 minutes). Add the pumpkin, ginger, and corn. Cook for another 3 minutes. Add the stock or water, and orange juice. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until pumpkin is soft and easily pierced with a fork (about 1 hour). Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer back to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle Gruyere cheese over individual portions and serve with some hearty bread.

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Tomato and Crusty Bread Soup Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: Four 3/4-inch- (2-cm-) thick slices peasant bread 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil 1 cup fresh basil leaves 3 medium cloves garlic, smashed, peeled, and sliced 1 medium onion, very finely chopped 14 large basil leaves, washed well and cut across into narrow strips 2 pounds plum tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch (.5-cm) dice 4 cups (1 liter) chicken stock or garlic broth 2 teaspoons coarse salt, or less if using commercial broth Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Olive oil, for serving

Garnish: Fresh Parmesan Cheese (grated) Preparation: Heat the oven to 225째F. Place the bread directly on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, just to dry the bread out; do not brown. Break the bread into large pieces. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Cook at a low boil for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the basil leaves. Stir in the stock, bread, salt, and pepper. Return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring and breaking up the bread with the back of a spoon, for 15 minutes. The bread should break down to a mush. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Serve with a few grinds of fresh pepper, and drizzled with some good olive oil and fresh Parmesan cheese.

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he hot new trend in fitness is latin inspired. Zumba, Salsa, and Cardio Latin style fitness classes are popping up in gyms and night clubs all across the nation. The catchpraphse is “Ditch the Workout, Join the Party!” and after one class, you’ll wonder why you were slaving away on fitness machines when you could be dancing your way to a rockin bod. We met up with one of the nation’s latin dance pros to show you how to incorporate some latin style into your home workout! As the snow falls outside, turn up the heat with upbeat music and these dance moves guranteed to get your heart pumping and tone every muscle in your body!

Ask the Pro Q&A with Salsa Susie Susie Nguyen, known as “Salsa Susie”, is a petite powerhouse, ranked by ESPN World Salsa Cabaret as the 15th best salsa dancer in the World. She was the first American to hold a National Costa Rican Championship Title, and an MTV’s Hip Hop Finalist. She learned to Salsa from Alex Da Silva, choreographer on the hit TV show SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, and now heads her own studio in La Jolla, CA :Ooh La La Dance Academy. What do you love most about dance? Dance makes me feel physical, strong and empowered! It keeps me fit, healthy, and feeds my soul! What are the top 5 songs on your playlist to dance to? Guajira by Yerba Buena Canten by Fernando Linares El Carbonero or any of her songs by La Lupe Sabador by Africando Diablo Rojo by Rodrigo y Gabriela

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dancing, they are not only comfortable for exercise, but also sexy enough to wear out at night. My two favorite footwear companies are Very Fine Dance Ballroom Shoes for when I’m feeling classic or Gladys Franco Dance Shoes when I’m feeling edgy . I really love tan shoes because they elongate the leg and go with everything! I was born with high heels on so I love the ballroom dance shoes, but basic jazz shoes are also great if you prefer to wear flats.

What do you wear to work out? It’s all about fashion & comfort for me. I love layering clothes to be able to start warm and then peel off when needed. Fishnet tights, leg warmers to keep your calves warm, scoop neck tops that are dance inspired, and form fitting leggings and skirts make it easy to move AND to look salsa! What do you wear for a salsa dancing night on the town? Latin dancing is all about contra body movement and shaking those hips so fun skirts are sexy and make you feel fabulous. Dresses with fringe, lace, and crystals are my favorites!

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Bring your Left foot back to center. Bring the hip back to center. Count 7. Hold 8.

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Break your Left foot forward in a rock step motion. Accentuate the hip to the left. Count 5.

Bring your Right foot back to center. Bring the hip back to center. Count 3. Hold Count 4.

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A high heel helps to place your weight on the ball of the foot and mobilize those hips! If you get a heel specifically made for

No way! You can dance and workout in the comfort of your own home or you can just go social dancing by yourself and meet lots of new friends. I started out dancing by myself and would go to Latin Venues just for the fun of it! You don’t need to drink or even speak the same language – It’s all about body language!!!

Repeat. Once movement is familiar, add resistence so that you can maximize your workout. Movement should be fluid. Remember! Latin dances always has a ball-heel lead! Meaning the ball of your foot is the first contact to the floor followed by the heel.

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Once movement is familiar, upperbody isolations may be added for flavor & a more intense workout.

For example, rib cage can move counter clockwise with the legs.

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Hands are connected at wrist with Latin fingers. Place above the head and move arms and head side to side as you isolate your hips.

ISOLATIONS II Head Whips

Once the neck is warm, whipping the head side to side is fun & sexy with the music!

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Contract and Expand your rib cage front & back. As you move your chest forward, arch your back & inhale. As you press your chest back, contract and round out your back as you expand.

Move your ribcage side to side. Try not to move your hips while executing this warm up. You may try to also add shoulder rolls as well. As you isolate the rib to the right, your right shoulder rolls back.

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SusieQ's are my favorites. Either this move was named after me or I am named after it! This movement is quintessential in Latin dancing and fitness. It requires contra-body movement.

Repeat the same steps with left leg going to the right and upper body working to the left .

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Start with your right leg lifting off the ground as you rotate your lower body (hips & below to the left) and at the same time rotating your upperbody to the right.

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Break forward with your right leg and as you shimmy forward, lean forward. As you shimmy back, lean back.

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Tired of the jarring reminders of tooth sensitivity? Experiencing sharp, shooting pains in your teeth when you have your favorite cold or hot foods and drinks isn’t much fun. But neither is giving them up. Sensodyne® can help you enjoy what you want whenever you want it. Here’s why.

Tooth sensitivity affects the nerves deep inside your teeth. Enamel is your tooth’s protective coating. However, when it wears away it exposes a porous area of your tooth called “dentin”. Dentin has thousands of tiny tubules that lead to the sensitive nerve endings inside your teeth. So when a trigger — that sherbet let’s say — touches those tubules, you feel the pain of tooth sensitivity.

Sensodyne soothes the nerves deep inside your teeth.

Hot and cold foods and drinks bother the nerves, causing pain

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Its protection isn’t affected by what you eat or drink. Sensodyne

contains potassium nitrate, the FDA approved ingredient that blocks pain signals at the nerve. This active ingredient enters the tubules and travels to the nerves deep inside the tooth, where its protection can’t be worn off when you eat or drink. When you brush with Sensodyne twice daily, it helps build ongoing protection.

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WHO KNEW what’s good for your health may be bad for your tooth enamel? Didn’t know that? You’re not alone. Most people only think of tooth damage in terms of cavities. But a host of healthy foods and drinks—oranges, tomatoes, fruit juices and even vinegar-based salad dressings—contain dietary acids that can soften tooth enamel. When you brush your teeth, you can actually wear the softened enamel away. This is known as acid erosion. But unlike a cavity, which can be filled, once enamel’s gone, it’s gone for good.

What acid erosion can do to your smile isn’t a pretty sight. Acid erosion can literally change the shape, texture and appearance of your teeth over time, making them yellowed and discolored, with cratered chewing surfaces. Unfortunately it isn’t easy to detect in its early stages. Only a dentist will know for sure whether you have it.

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So what can you do, aside from giving up on healthy foods and drinks, which isn’t wise? You can use ProNamel®, which is specially formulated to re-harden acid-softened enamel.

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Break right with your right foot going side. Hips are moving in a Latin figure 8 motion breaking forward right first. (Visualize your hips moving in a horizontal number 8.) Weight is on the right foot with arms & hands sweeping out to the side with Latin Hands. (With broken wrists, fingers are separated for flair & the different levels create the beautiful detail) Count 1.

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Repeat steps to the left with opposite footwork for Counts 5, 6 & 7.

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vArms and hands will drop down and trace the siloheutte of your body while continuing the footwork.

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Step with your left foot in place as weight shifts back to the left foot while the Latin figure 8 motion heading back to center. Arms and hands continue to sweep above creating a full circular motion. Count 2.

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Start center. Slightly Bend & Slide your right knee out to the right. The right leg is the supporting leg. Left leglightly trails aside the right leg with barely any weight. Bring your hands out to a T position and flick your hands with a broken wrist once you've reached the end of your slide.

Perform a ball change movement with your left foot rocking back and the right foot immediately crossing over in front slightly to the left . Bring your arms in and flick left arm & hand out in front of you as you complete the ball change.

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Sex What You Need to Know for a Great Sex Life by Michelle Goodman

Whether you’re single or married, unattached or committed, if you’re an adult, sex and intimate relationships are probably a big part of your life. Love, affection and intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships from childhood through old age. In our society we are bombarded with messages about sexuality from popular media regarding performance, size, frequency of sex and much more, which can make anyone question whether or not they’re sexually ‘normal.’ Some find it can be embarrassing to talk about their personal sexuality, especially any sexual concerns they may have. Sexual problems can have a ‘ripple effect’ on many other areas of your life including intimate relationships with a partner, family, work and general well being. At the same time, all of your life interactions and activities can affect your sexuality. That’s why it’s essential to be well-informed about sexual heath and what it takes to have a fulfilling sex life.

Male Sexual Problems The most common sexual problems in men are ejaculation disorders, erectile dysfunction, and inhibited sexual desire. There are different types of ejaculation disorders, In some cases, premature and inhibited ejaculations are caused by a lack of attraction for a partner, past traumatic events and psychological factors, including a strict religious background that causes the person to view sex as sinful. Premature ejaculation, the most common form of sexual dysfunction in men, often is due to nervousness over how well he will perform during sex. Certain drugs, including some antidepressants, may affect

ejaculation, and can nerve damage to the spinal cord or back. Retrograde ejaculation is common in males with diabetes who suffer from diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage). This is due to problems with the nerves in the bladder and the bladder neck that allow the ejaculate to flow backward and into the bladder. In other men, retrograde ejaculation occurs after operations on the bladder neck or prostate, or after certain abdominal operations. In addition, certain medications, particularly those used to treat mood disorders, may cause problems with ejaculation. This generally does not require treatment unless it impairs fertility. Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence or ED, is defined as the inability to attain and/or maintain an erection. Causes of erectile dysfunction include diseases affecting blood flow such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries); nerve disorders; psychological factors, such as stress, depression, and performance anxiety (nervousness over the ability to sexually perform); and injury to the penis. Chronic illness, certain medications, and a condition called Peyronie’s disease (scar tissue in the penis) can also cause erectile dysfunction. Inhibited desire, or loss of libido, refers to a decrease in desire for, or interest in sexual activity. Reduced libido can result from physical or psychological factors. It has been associated with low levels of testosterone. It also may be caused by psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression; medical illnesses,

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such as diabetes and high blood pressure; certain medications, including some antidepressants; and relationship difficulties. When diagnosing a man’s sexual problem, your doctor likely will begin with a thorough history of symptoms. He or she may order other tests to rule out any medical problems that may be contributing. The doctor may refer you to other specialists, including a urologist (a doctor specializing in the urinary tract and male reproductive system), an endocrinologist (a doctor specializing in hormonal issues), a neurologist (a doctor specializing in disorders of the nervous system), sex therapists, and other counselors. The definition of low libido is subjective -- and defined by the person who has one. A man has to perceive his libido as low, and it has to be distressing to him. Couples need not feel they have to have sex a certain number of times a week to have a good sex life. There is the common perception that people have sex about twice a week. But assigning a number to normal frequency of sex is impossible. it’s not really important how much other couples have sex. Loss of libido Libido loss doesn’t usually happen suddenly: it can be a gradual process. Though difficult to define precisely, It is a lack of interest in sex for several months during the past year.

Frequency of sexual activity is not the best measure of sexual interest. So many circumstances can get in the way of an encounter, even if the desire is there. If you’re not happy about your loss of libido, researchers agree that it is best to grapple with these issues before they become established as routine. To help identify the early warning signs, see whether you answer the following questions true or false:

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Touching takes place only in the bedroom. Sex does not give you feelings of connection and sharing. One of you is always the initiator and the other feels pressured. You no longer look forward to sex. Sex is mechanical and routine. You almost never have sexual thoughts or fantasies about your spouse. You have sex once or twice a month at most.

If you answered true to many or most of these questions, you may be on your way to losing sexual desire. Understanding the various causes is the first step to finding the appropriate solution. Impotence, or ED is not the same as loss of libido, but when you experience one, sooner or later you are likely to feel the other

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as well. Only 7% of young men report being unable to keep an erection,” ED does increase with age: It’s 12% by age 40, 18% for ages 50-59; and then a sharp rise by age 60 to 25% to 30%. The good news: depending on the cause, drugs can help. Vasodilators, such as Viagra®, Cialis®, and Levitra®, enhance blood flow to the penis. Men report two major problems — anxiety about performance and climaxing too early. one in three men report premature ejaculation, while under one in five are worried about performance. In addition, job stress, lack of self-esteem, medical conditions and serious illnesses such as cancer and depression can certainly dampen any thoughts of sex. Cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes can reduce blood flow to the body, including the genitals, wreaking havoc on libido as well. Chronic alcoholism and even occasional excessive alcohol consumption are notorious for inflaming desire but impeding performance. Conditions such as thyroid disorders and tumors of the pituitary gland (which controls most hormone production, including sex hormones) can also lower libido. Medications, such as the class of depression drugs called SSRIs can inhibit sexual desire as well as tranquilizers and blood pressure medications. Illicit substances, such as heroin, cocaine, and marijuana, when used heavily and chronically, may also cause loss of libido. On the positive side, when you talk to your doctor about these issues, there are alternative drugs for depression and other conditions that may have less of an impact on sexual desire.

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Certain medications, including some antidepressants, blood pressure medications, antihistamines and chemotherapy drugs, can decrease your sex drive and your body’s ability to experience orgasm.

FEMALE SEXUAL PROBLEMS If a woman has persistent, recurrent problems with sexual response or desire — and if these problems are making her distressed or straining her relationship with her partner — what she’s experiencing is known medically as female sexual dysfunction. Female sexual dysfunction isn’t uncommon — many women experience problems with sexual function at some point in their lives. Female sexual dysfunction has many possible symptoms and causes. Fortunately, they’re almost all treatable. Communicating your concerns and understanding your body and its normal response to sexual activity are important steps toward gaining sexual satisfaction. You can develop female sexual dysfunction at any age, but sexual problems often happen when your hormones are in flux — for example, after having a baby or during menopause. Sexual concerns may also occur with major illness, such as cancer or cardiovascular disease. Your problems might be classified as female sexual dysfunction if you experience one or more of the following and you feel distressed about it:

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Low or absent sex drive can’t maintain arousal during sexual activity, or don’t become aroused despite a desire to have sex no orgasm pain during sexual contact

Physical conditions that may cause or contribute to sexual problems include arthritis, urinary or bowel difficulties, pelvic surgery, fatigue, headaches, other pain problems and neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Certain medications, including some antidepressants, blood pressure medications, antihistamines and chemotherapy drugs, can decrease your sex drive and your body’s ability to experience orgasm. Lower estrogen levels after the menopausal transition may lead to changes in your genital tissues and your sexual responsiveness. In addition, the vaginal lining becomes thinner and less elastic, particularly if you’re not sexually active. At the same time, the vagina requires more stimulation to relax and lubricate before intercourse. These factors can lead to painful intercourse (dyspareunia) and experiencing orgasm may take longer. Your body’s hormone levels also shift after giving birth and during breast-feeding, which can lead to vaginal dryness and can affect your desire to have sex.

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Untreated anxiety or depression can cause or contribute to sexual dysfunction, as can long-term stress. The worries of pregnancy and demands of being a new mother may have similar effects. Longstanding conflicts with your partner — about sex or any other aspect of your relationship — can diminish your sexual responsiveness as well. Emotional distress can be both a cause as well as a result of sexual dysfunction. Regardless of where the cycle began, you usually need to address relationship issues for treatment to be effective. Some factors may increase your risk of sexual dysfunction:

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Depression or anxiety Cardiovascular disease Neurologic conditions, such as spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis Liver or kidney failure Certain medications, such as antidepressants or high blood pressure medications Emotional or psychological stress, especially with regard to your relationship with your partner A history of sexual abuse

You may need a pelvic exam, during which your doctor will check for any physical changes that may be diminishing your sexual enjoyment, such as thinning of your genital tissues, decreased skin elasticity, scarring or pain. Your doctor may also refer you to a counselor or therapist specializing in sexual and relationship problems. Female sexual dysfunction often is divided into the following categories, which are not mutually exclusive: Low sexual desire. You have diminished libido, or lack of sex drive. Sexual arousal disorder. Your desire for sex might be intact, but you have difficulty or are unable to become aroused or maintain arousal during sexual activity. Orgasmic disorder. You have persistent or recurrent difficulty in achieving orgasm after sufficient sexual arousal and ongoing stimulation.Sexual pain disorder. You have pain associated with sexual stimulation or vaginal contact.

Treatments and drugs. Women with sexual concerns most often benefit from a combined treatment approach that addresses medical as well as emotional issues. Occasionally, there’s a specific medical solution — using vaginal estrogen therapy, for example or switching from one antidepressant medication to another. More often, behavioral treatments — such as couples-therapy and stress management — are needed to address the cause of female sexual dysfunction. And sometimes, a combination approach works best. Communication. You can improve your sexual health by simply talking to your partner about practicing healthy lifestyle choices such as avoiding excessive alcohol. Drinking too much will blunt your sexual responsiveness. Also, stop smoking and start exercising. Cigarette smoking restricts blood flow throughout your body, and less blood reaching your sexual organs means decreased sexual arousal and orgasmic response. Regular aerobic exercise can increase your stamina, improve your body image and elevate your mood, helping you feel more romantic, more often. Finally, don’t forget to make time for leisure and relaxation. Learning to relax amid the stresses of your daily life can enhance your ability to focus on the sexual experience and attain better arousal and orgasm. Treating female sexual dysfunction tied to an underlying medical condition might include:

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Adjusting or changing medications that have sexual side effects Treating thyroid problems or other hormonal conditions Optimizing treatment for depression or anxiety Trying strategies recommended by your doctor to help with pelvic pain or other pain problems

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Osteoporosis By Michelle Goodman

Osteoporosis literally means “porous bone.” If you look at healthy bone under a microscope you will see that parts of it look like a honeycomb. But if you have osteoporosis the holes and spaces in the honeycomb are much bigger than in healthy bone. It’s the most common bone disease. Researchers estimate that about 1 out of 5 American women over the age of 50 will fracture their hip, wrist or vertebrae. This means their bones have lost density and the structure of the bones become less dense and weaker. For some individuals, activities such as lifting a child, bending down to pick something up or even sneezing can cause a bone to break! Osteoporosis occurs when the body fails to form enough new bone, when too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body or both. As a person ages, calcium and phosphate, two minerals essential for normal bone formation, may be reabsorbed back into the body from the bones. This makes bone tissue weaker, resulting in brittle fragile bones that are more prone to fractures, even without injury. Causes Osteoporosis occurs when the normal bone ‘remodeling’ process is disrupted. Your bone is continuously changing. New bone is made and old bone is broken down (resorption), a process called ‘remodeling,’ or bone turnover. When you’re young your body makes new bone faster than it breaks down old bone and your bone mass increases. Peak bone mass is reached around 30. After that, as bone remodeling continues you lose slightly more than you gain.

Risk Factors A number of factors can increase the odds that you’ll develop osteoporosis:

• Low calcium intake. Low calcium consumption contributes to diminished bone density, early bone loss and increased fracture risk.

• Tobacco use. Tobacco contributes to weak bones. • Eating disorders. Women and men with anorexia nervosa or bulimia are at higher risk of lower bone density.

• Sedentary Lifestyle. People who spend a lot of time sitting have a higher risk than those who are more active. Anyweight bearing exercise is helpful, but walking, running, jumping, dancing and weightlifting are particularly good exercises for creating healthy bones.

• Excessive alcohol. Regularly drinking more than two alcoholic drinks per day increases your risk of osteoporosis.

• Corticosteroid medications. Long-term use of corticosteroids

such as prednisone, cortisone, prednisolone and dexamethasone is damaging to bone. These medications are common treatments for chronic conditions such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. If you need to take a steroidal medication for long periods, your doctor should monitor your bone density and recommend other drugs to help prevent bone loss. Exercise helps reduce muscle weakness and osteoporosis risks. Taking calcium and vitamin D supplements can minimize bone thinning due to corticosteroids.

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Symptoms Osteoporosis is usually not something people can feel. Often it is only after someone breaks his/her bone that they re find out. Vertebral or spine fractures may initially be felt or seen in the form of severe back pain, loss of height or spinal deformities such as stooped posture. Women can lose up to 20 percent of their bone density in the five to seven years after menopause, making them more susceptible to osteoporosis. Tests and diagnosis Doctors diagnose osteoporosis by measuring bone density. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is a quick and simple test. It measures the density of bones in your spine, hip and wrist — the areas most likely to be affected by osteoporosis. It’s also used to follow changes in these bones over time. There are other tests that can also accurately measure bone density including ultrasounds, quantitative computerized tomography scanning (CT) and single photon absorptiometry. Treatments and drugs The goals of osteoporosis treatment are to control pain, slow down or stop bone loss, prevent bone fractures and minimize the risk of falls that might cause fractures. There are several different treatments for osteoporosis, including lifestyle changes and a variety of medications:

• Other medications. Long-term use of aromatase inhibitors

to treat breast cancer, the antidepressants called selective serontonin reuptake inhibitors, the cancer treatment drug methotrexate, some anti-seizure medications, the acid-blocking drugs called proton pump inhibitors and aluminum containing antacids are all associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis.

The above-mentioned risks are all factors that can be controlled. The ones listed below are risk factors you cannot change but must aware of:

• Being female. Fractures from osteoporosis are almost twice as common in women as they are in men.

• Getting older. The older you get, the greater the risk of osteoporosis.

• Body frame size. Men and women who are exceptionally thin

(with a body mass index of 19 or less) or have small body frames tend to have a higher risk because they have less bone mass to draw from as they age.

• Thyroid hormone. Too much thyroid hormone can also cause bone loss.

• Family history. If a parent or sibling has osteoporosis, you are at greater risk.

Bisphosphonates**. The primary drugs used to both prevent and treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Biosphosphonates taken by mouth include alendronate (Fosamax), ibanddronate (Boniva) and risedronate (Actonel). Calcitonin. Calcitonin slows the rate of bone loss and relieves bone pain. It comes as a nasal spray or injection. Hormone Replacement Therapy. Estogens or hormone replacement therapyn (HRT) is rarely used anymore to prevent osteoporosis and are not approved to treat someone who already has been diagnosed with the condition. Parathyroid Hormone. Teriparatide (Forteo) is for the treatment of postmenopausal women who have severe osteoporosis and are considered at high risk for fractures. Raloxifene. Raloxifene (Evista) is used for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Raloxifene can reduce the risk of spinal fractures by 50 percent. However, it doesn’t seem to prevent other fractures including those in the hip. Prevention Exercise Regular exercise can reduce the likelihood of bone frantures in people with osteoporosis. See above for some of the recommended exercises, Diet

• Medical conditions and procedures. Stomach surgery and

weight loss surgery can affect your body’s ability to absorb calcium as well can conditions such as Crohn’s disease, celiac disease and Cushing’s disease.

Following a diet that provides the proper amount of calcium, vitamin D and protein. While this will not completely stop bone loss, it will guarantee resources are available for your body to use to form and maintain bones.

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Calcium is a important to build stronger, denser bones early in life and to keep bones strong and healthy later in life. Women under age 50 need a total of 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium (from both food and supplements) and 400_800 international units (IUs) of vitamin D daily. Women 50 and older need a total of 1,200 mg of calcium and 800 to 1,000 IUs of vitamin D daily. Men under age 50 need a total of 1,000 mg of calcium and 400 – 800 IUs of vitamin D daily. Men age 50 – 70 need a total of 1,000 mg of calcium and 800- 1,000 IUs of vitamin D daily. People who get the recommended amount of calcium from foods do not need to take a calcium supplement. Some people however may still need to take a vitamin D supplement. Sources of Calcium Food is the best source of calcium. Dairy products such as low-fat and non-fat milk, yogurt and cheese are high in calcium. Certain green vegetables and other foods contain calcium in smaller amounts. Calcium-fortified foods and calcium supplements are helpful for those who are unable to get enough calcium in their diets. Some juices, breakfast foods, soymilk, cereals, snacks, breads and bottled water have added calcium. Calcium Supplements The amount of calcium needed in a supplement depends on the amount of calcium you get from foods you eat. Taking more calcium than you need in supplements does not have added benefits and can even have some risks. The best supplement is the one that meets your needs based on convenience, cost and availability. And make sure to read the label to determine the dosage or pills to take. If you are not familiar with the brand look for labels that state “purified” or have the USP (United States Pharmacopeia symbol.) This means that the USP has tested and found the calcium supplement to meet certain standards for purity and quality. A Simple Way to Add Calcium to Many Foods A single tablespoon of nonfat powdered milk contains about 50 mg of calcium. Try adding some to:

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Puddings Homemade cookies Breads or muffins Soups or gravy Casseroles

About two-to-four tablespoons can be added to most recipes! **Two advisory panels to the Food and Drug Administration recently recommended increasing cautionary language on the product labels of bone-building drugs taken by more than 5 million women in the United States. The FDA is expected to issue a revised label in November for the drugs, known as bisphosphonates, including Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva. The benefits of the drugs have only been proven for 3 to 5 years, not longer according to FDA members. Concerns stem from a small number of users who had suffered unusual thigh fractures or a serious jaw disease.

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Keeping your bones healthy may not be at the top of your wellness list. But the following osteoporosis myths may change your mind. Myth 1 Most people don’t need to worry about osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes broken bones in millions of Americans. In fact, about 1 in 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Myth 2 Osteoporosis is only a problem for older Caucasian women. While osteoporosis is common among white women, men and women of all races can have the disease. And while it is more common in older individuals it can happen at any age. Myth 3 You don’t have to worry about osteoporosis if you break a bone from a serious accident. Broken bones from falls or accidents are often related to osteoporosis. Myth 4 People with osteoporosis can feel their bones getting weaker. It is often called the ‘silent disease.’ Often breaking a bone is the first sign you have osteoporosis. Some learn they have the disease after they lose height from one or broken bones in their spine. Myth 5 An osteoporosis test is painful and exposes youto a lot of radiation. Experts recommend a bone density test using a central DXA (dual energy x-ray absorbtiometry) machine. It’s easy, painless and uses very little radiation. Myth 6 Children and teens do not need to worry about their bone health. Children and teens can build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis by being physically active and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. Myth 7 If you drink a lot of milk and exercise you are not at risk for osteoporosis. Even if you drink plenty of milk and exercise you still may be at risk. There are many reasons why people get the disease including family history, being small and thin, smoking, drinking too much alcohol, taking certain medications or having certain medical conditions. Myth 8 Osteoporosis isn’t serious. Broken bones from osteoporosis can be very painful and serious; affecting physical, mental and emotional health. Myth 9 Taking extra calcium supplements. Taking more calcium than you need does not provide any extra benefits. Estimate the amount of calcium you get from the foods you eat on a typical day. There’s the great chart located here to help you: http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/calcium This will help you figure out if a supplement is right for you and how much you should take. Myth 10 Most people do not need to take a vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D helps your body use calcium. If you don’t get enough vitamin D or your body doesn’t absorb it well, you are at greater risk for osteoporosis.

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While juggling your career, whether you’re a career stayat-home parent or 9-to-5’er, working-out usually doesn’t get to the top of your fantasy to-do list. We often realize that we should make time for the gym, otherwise we can suffer from the health risks.

Two of my newest clients are perfect examples of how people struggle with their careers and health: the first, a Wall Street exec who I’ll call Joe, and the second, a television producer who I’ll call Jane, came to me for nutrition and fitness advice. The excuses started pouring and I knew Joe and Jane were using their careers as an excuse to skip the gym. Don’t get me wrong – I believe and understand why they missed the gym, but it finally came to a point where I had to flat-out tell them that their career wasn’t an excuse to stop working out. I shared the following tips with them to help them stay on track with their healthy goals: • Book It! - Make a schedule and keep it. Schedules and deadlines were important for Joe and Jane, given their careers relied on it, so I created one for losing weight that they had to meet. Whenever they missed a workout session, they readjusted and tried to make it to the gym an extra day. • Set Reasonable Goals for The Event –There’s always a goal – a race, a trip, a wedding, a reunion, or holiday to “train for” so they can hit the gym all calendar year long and stay consistent. Falling off the wagon without the ability to find a new motivation is what fails, not being too busy. For Joe, he scheduled a photo-shoot for himself and his

partner on the beach two months after joining the gym, so this goal provided positive reinforcement for him to make time for the gym despite a heavy workload. • Put A Lock On It – Leave your cell phone in the locker. Jane’s a busy producer and her Blackberry was constantly ringing. I reminded her that “the” boss could reach her via email or her desk phone while she was at work and that she needed to recognize it was HER time to stay focused on her own personal goals and not be disrupted by a frantic boss worried about a deadline three days away! • Take Charge – You rule your business life, which is why everyone looks to you for answers. Wouldn’t it be great to set an example by creating a well-balanced personal life as well? The monetary and feel-good benefits of a healthy lifestyle would help you to take command over the stress from everyday challenges. My Point: Even important and successful high-powered execs need to have an ironclad plan to schedule in consistent sleep, nutritious meals and consistent time for the gym. Life flows so much easier when the basics are covered. The resulting benefits of looking good and feeling good are worth all that effort. Prioritize a good workout in your life.

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opez’s first leading role was in the biographical film Selena, in which she earned an ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress.

Once a dancer on the TV show, In Living Color, Jennifer Lopez, often nicknamed J.Lo, is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, fashion designer and television producer. Early Career Breakthroughs Born July 24, 1969, in Castle Hill “Bronx”, New York, Lopez began her career as a dancer, appearing in stage musicals and various music videos. In 1990, she won a national competition and earned a spot dancing on the popular Fox comedy television series, “In Living Color,” as one of the “Fly Girls.” A series of small acting jobs followed, including parts in two more series and a TV movie, Nurses on the Line: The Crash of Flight 7, in 1993. Lopez’s first feature film was the critically acclaimed Mi Familia, or My Family, in 1995. She also appeared in Money Train (1995), opposite Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson, and in Jack (1996), directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Robin Williams. Lopez’s first big break came in 1997, when she was chosen to play the title role in Selena, a biopic of the Tejano pop singer Selena Quintillana Perez, who was killed by a crazed fan in 1995. She earned widespread praise for her performance, including a Golden Globe nomination, and became the highest-paid actress in history with her paycheck of $1 million. That same year, Lopez starred in the forgettable Anaconda and in Blood and Wine, opposite Jack Nicholson. Her role as federal marshal Karen Sisco in Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight, a film based on the Elmore Leonard novel and co-starring George Clooney, further enhanced her image as a bankable movie star.

Personal Life in the Headlines Lopez was briefly married, in 1997, to Ojani Noa, a model and actor. She then had a lengthy and widely publicized relationship with rapper Sean “Puffy” Combs. In December 1999, Combs and Lopez were allegedly involved in a shooting incident outside a New York City nightclub, in which three people were injured. Combs was later charged with gun possession and bribery, as prosecutors claimed he offered his driver, Wardel Fenderson, $50,000 to say that the loaded gun police found at the scene of the crime was Fenderson’s. He was acquitted of all charges, but Combs confirmed in mid-February that he and Lopez had separated. Shortly after her breakup from Combs was made public, Lopez began dating Cris Judd, a dancer who appeared in the video for her hit single “Love Don’t Cost a Thing.” After much media speculation, the couple announced their engagement in August 2001. They were married in late September. Nine months later, the couple separated. In the fall of 2002, the star began dating actor Ben Affleck; they announced their engagement in November. Following rumors of the relationship’s demise, the couple broke up in early 2004. Lopez subsequently married singer Marc Anthony in June 2004 at a private ceremony at her Los Angeles mansion. Returning to the big stage, Lopez has found time to join forces with her husband in 2006. She acted along side him in the film El Cantante. In the film, Anthony played Hector Lavoe, the internationally acclaimed salsa singer. True to life, Lopez played Puchi, Lavoe’s wife.

Lopez’s musical career also began to take off, as she released her debut Latin pop album, On the 6 in June 1999. The album, fueled by the success of her hit single, “If You Had My Love,” went platinum within two weeks, making Lopez—along with Ricky Martin—one of the most influential examples of the growing Latin cultural influence in pop music.

In 2007, Lopez released her first Spanish language album, Como Ama una Mujer, which did well on the Latin and pop charts. She found musical success again later that same year with Brave. While the title track has received some attention, Lopez’s personal life generated more media interest. Once known for her revealing fashions, Lopez started wearing loose-fitting tops, creating speculation about whether she was pregnant. Many photos of her seemed to show a “baby bump,” but the official announcement didn’t come until November 7, 2007. Lopez gave birth to twins February 22, 2008. The baby boy and girl were the first children for Lopez and the fourth and fifth for her husband, salsa star Marc Anthony.

Early in 2000, Lopez was nominated for Best Dance Performance for her second hit single “Waiting for Tonight,” but lost the award to veteran diva Cher. In the summer of 2000, she starred in the science fiction-thriller The Cell, in which she plays a child psychologist helping to track a terrifying serial killer. The same year, she starred in Enough, a portrayal of spousal abuse.

In July 2011, however, the couple announced the plans to seperate. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Lopez didn’t reveal the cause of the breakup, but said, “I loved myself enough to walk away.” With a new hit song out, the superstar refused to be deterred. “I am positive— determined to move forward with my life, bring up my babies, and do the best job I can as a mother, entertainer, and person.”

The popularity of the multi-talented Lopez reached new heights in early 2001, when her album, J. Lo debuted at No. 1 on the pop charts, while her film, the romantic comedy The Wedding Planner, shot to the top spot at the box office in its first week of release. In December 2002, she performed another one-two punch with the release of the record This Is Me ... Then and a starring role in the comedy Maid in Manhattan, which was a box office hit, if not a critical one. In 2003, she co-starred with Ben Affleck in the box office bomb, Gigli. Other projects included Jersey Girl (also with Affleck) and An Unfinished Life, in which she played a single mom taken in by her father-in-law played by Robert Redford. She also starred opposite Richard Gere in Shall We Dance?, a remake of the topgrossing Japanese flick.

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NAME: Jennifer Lopez OCCUPATION: Actress, Dancer, Singer, Reality Television Star BIRTH DATE: July 24, 1969 (Age: 42) EDUCATION: Preston High School in the Bronx, Baruch College PLACE OF BIRTH: Bronx, New York Best Known For: Jennifer Lopez, a.k.a. J.Lo, is an American actress, singer, record producer, television personality, and fashion designer. To date, Lopez has sold over 25 million albums worldwide.

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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is currently the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ADHD in kids has grown. Nearly 10% of children ages 4 to17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, and diagnosis rates have risen sharply in recent years, with the percentage of children with parentreported ADHD jumping 22% from 2003 to 2007. To make sense of the growing numbers of ADHD in kids, it helps to get a better understanding of the disorder itself and how it manifests in children. ADHD in kids affects how a child’s brain processes and organizes information and manages impulses, which in turn affects his or her behavior. The condition can vary from mild to severe and tends to be more common in boys than in girls.1 If left untreated, it can make succeeding in school much tougher for a child and traveling the path to responsible young adulthood much rockier. This underscores the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. Fortunately, there’s a great deal that parents, teachers, family members, and doctors can do to help kids adjust and work around the challenges of having ADHD so they can grow and thrive in school, relationships, and other areas of their lives.2 How to Spot ADHD Symptoms in Children What does ADHD in kids look like? When gathering information to make a diagnosis, a healthcare provider will look for symptoms that fall into the following three main categories. Keep in mind that it’s normal for any young child to display some of these behaviors from time to time, which makes diagnosing ADHD tricky.

Symptom 1: Inattention What to watch for:

• He has trouble staying focused on a lesson, a show, a story, or a game.

• His interest in activities is short-lived, and he gets bored quickly.

• You have to repeat instructions and reexplain yourself • • • • • •

often. He seems to have trouble processing new information. He’s easily distracted by anything and everything -- even a fly on the wall. He has a tendency to lose things, like his jacket, backpack, or lunch box. He often makes careless mistakes with school work on things you know he knows. You have to hound him to finish homework assignments or chores. He has a hard time finishing school assignments and projects that require sustained concentration. He seems to be off in his own little world a lot, not tuned in to what’s going on.

Symptom 2: Hyperactivity What to watch for:

• She’s fidgety and has trouble sitting still, particularly when trying to read or do focused activities.

• She rarely plays quietly by herself for long. • She’s a constant narrator, always talking. • She springs into action at inappropriate times or places, such as running in stores and climbing on furniture.

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ADHD in kids affects how a child’s brain processes and organizes information and manages impulses, which in turn affects his or her behavior.

Symptom 3: Impulsivity What to watch for: He has very little patience. He doesn’t wait his turn when playing with others. He interrupts others even though you’ve instructed him not to. He frequently blurts out answers to questions in class instead of raising his hand.

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A child doesn’t need to show all of these symptom types in order to have ADHD -- he or she may struggle with just one or two types. Most doctors and specialists recognize three main subtypes of ADHD categorized by the main type(s) of symptoms displayed:

• Inattentive-type ADHD: Inattention symptoms listed above interfere with a child’s daily functioning, mainly his or her ability to pay attention, follow instructions, remember details, and complete assignments and other tasks.

• Hyperactive/impulsive-type ADHD: In these cases,

children have a combo of symptoms 1 and 2, like having trouble sitting still, and are super active because of restlessness, which can lead to bursts of activity – such as running, jumping, or climbing on things – at inappropriate times. These children are often impatient and have trouble listening, waiting their turn, and not interrupting others. Impulsive tendencies may make them more reckless and more prone to accidents and injuries.

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These behaviors might sound like pretty typical kid behavior, and to a certain extent, they are. It’s normal for your child to daydream from time to time or to act out inappropriately now and then. All these things can be expected occasionally from a developing young child who’s just starting to take on more grown-up behavior and social skills. Learning the ways of the world can take time. But at what point can you start to tell whether these behaviors are signs of a larger problem for your child?

How to Tell Whether It’s Really ADHD The short answer is that in kids with ADHD, these behaviors are more extreme, frequent, and persistent -- and noticeably interfere with their relationships and their ability to learn, function, and mature. Early elementary school -- around the age of 6 -- is often a good time to tell whether these behaviors might be caused by ADHD, because it’s around the age that many kids begin outgrowing the behaviors associated with ADHD. They start getting used to being in a structured classroom setting, paying attention and listening to teachers, using self-control, and socializing more with others. While others start to mature and outgrow the behaviors listed above, kids with ADHD do not, and their actions start to stand out as problematic. At this point, it may become clear that these behaviors and habits are getting in the way of healthy development and learning and may also be causing problems at home. If your child has shown symptoms of ADHD on a regular basis for longer than 6 months, talk with your doctor. Visit www.realage.com for more information.

• Combined-type ADHD: This is the most common type

of ADHD, and in these cases, a mix of all the three types of symptoms interfere with a child’s ability to function.

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And the 2011 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama (finally) goes to.... Born Julianna Luisa Margulies, June 8, 1966, Spring Valley, NY. As the youngest of three daughters of a former dancer in the American Ballet and an advertising writer, until the start of high school in New Hampshire at 14, Julianna lived with her family in Paris and in England for several years. She obtained a B.A. degree in liberal arts from Sarah Lawrence College. Though she appeared in several plays on campus, her first working role was in, “Out for Justice” in 1991. While looking for more acting work over the next year she jobbed as a waitress and then later worked on several regional theater productions and some national TV ads. Until she became a regular on TV's “ER” (1994), she guest starred in several other TV shows and a pilot. The much sought after Emmy award came in 2011 for her role in, “The Good Wife.”

Trivia: • Majored in art history at Sarah Lawrence College; spent junior year abroad in Florence, Italy. • Is married to Keith Lieberthal, they have a son. • Was offered a role in Face/Off (1997) but turned it down. • Is One of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World” (1998). • Is left handed. • Has 2 Abyssinian cats. • Has starred in two series that are set in Chicago: “ER” (1994) and “The Good Wife” (2009). • She stands 5’ 6”

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Recent Accomplishments At the 2011 Emmy Awards, Julianna wons Best Actress in a Drama, for”The Good Wife” television series. Margulies stars as Alicia Florrick, a mother of two that returns to work as a Chicago defense attorney after her husband Peter’s sex and political corruption scandal. While her husband tries to recoup his image in politics, she triumphs as an attorney. Interestingly, Margulies was nominated for the Emmy last year but didn’t win. However, her co-star, Archie Panjabi, did win a supporting actress award for her performance as Kalinda Sharma, an investigator at the law firm who is Florrick’s friend in the show. Before “The Good Wife,” Margulies was best known for her work in “ER.” She last won an Emmy in 1995 (supporting actress) for her potrayal of nurse Carol Hathaway. She was the only regular cast member to do so in the show’s history, other Emmys going to guest actors. That was her first nomination, but she has been nominated seven times since, five times for ER, twice for The Good Wife. Margulies also won a Screen Actors Guild award this year for her turn as Florrick.

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As a stay-at-home writer and mom, I have to tell you, there are days I just cannot keep it together. Sometimes my organizational skills get thrown right out the window when I need them the most. I would say those are the times I’m running around like a chicken with its head cut off, but that’s gross –and who can really relate to that old idiom anyway? Let’s imagine an updated version: I’m running around in circles like a greyhound on Red Bull. This week I actually got both my boys ready for their conflicting soccer practices (shin guards, water bottles, cleats and all) on time. I drive in one direction with one child and my husband drives in the opposite direction with the other. As we get out of the car, my seven-year-old points out that we left his water bottle at home. A moment later, my husband calls to tell me he and our eight-year-old are the only ones standing in the middle of an empty soccer field. Did I miss an email somewhere? Even if you don’t have kids, I think you know what I’m talking about. Did you forget to pay your cell phone bill – again? Did you miss your deadline at work? Do you keep forgetting to return your friend’s sweater? There are ways to end the madness. I may not be one to preach, but for my sake and the sake of a fullydressed soccer kid with nowhere to go, I’ve researched ways to declutter the mind. How? Three Easy Steps! Step One – (You’ll love this one) Let go of perfection. Efficient people put their highest effort into what’s most important and

give just enough attention to the rest to get the job done. For you that may mean dedicating all your attention to a project you have to turn in today and taking store-bought cookies to your friend’s dinner party. Step Two – Everyone knows part of being organized is maintaining a “to-do” list, but there’s more to it than just jotting down a bunch of wishes. Pick the three most important or time-sensitive things on your list and circle them. Do those first. At the end of the day, check your list again and prioritize for tomorrow. Speaking of lists – start your day off by checking your list. If you wait until later in the day, it might be too late and you could have missed something; believe me. Keep a paper and pen next to your bed. If you have trouble sleeping because you can’t stop thinking about what you have to do, jot it down on your paper and forget about it. It’s there for you to deal with when you wake up in the morning. Step Three – Take up the OHIO method – only handle it once. This rule applies to email, voicemail and even your snail mail. As soon as you get a message, deal with it. Put the date in your calendar, respond if necessary or file it. If it’s too time-consuming for that moment, add it to your “to-do” list. Now, forward and onward! Freelance writer Angela Forsyth is a wife and mother of two boys. She’s not always as scatter-brained as she appears here – just sometimes.

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