LIVING - LIFESTYLE

	The Real Truth Behind The "Corset Diet"
	Remember back in April when Jessica Alba claimed she lost all that baby weight after two pregnancies by squeezing herself into a corset? Here's what Alba said about it: "I wore a double corset day and night for three months," she says. "It was swea...
	Depression During Pregnancy Could Affect Baby's Mental Health
	Depression during pregnancy is no laughing matter. According to a new study, pregnant moms who are depressed can actually increase the risk of depression in their kids by the time they turn 18. The study is published in JAMA (Journal of the American...
	'Thigh Gap' Trend Raises Health Concerns
	There's nothing wrong with having a thigh gap if that's just the way your thighs are built. But is trying to achieve one when it's not part of your body's genetic makeup really worth the effort? Thanks to photo sharing sites like Tumblr and In...
	Double Mastectomies Won't Increase Life Expectancy After Cancer
	Double mastectomies (also known as contralateral prophylactic mastectomy) has more than doubled in the last 10 years among women with early-stage breast cancer. But the latest research shows that having the healthy breast tissue removed may be point...
	Your Brain Cannot Function Without Tasty Calories
	Remember back when everybody thought the secret to a svelte figure was to cut back of calories? Turns out that it didn't just shrink your thighs but also your brain.According to a new study, not only does all this dieting affect your brain's ability...
	Eating Breakfast Is Not The Magical Solution To Weight Loss
	Most weight-loss programs and diets insist that eating breakfast is the key to losing weight, but new research suggests that it isn't the case. A report published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition claims that there aren't any studies tha...
	Teens Who Beat Obesity May Be At Risk For Developing Eating Disorders
	As if you needed any more reminders on how the media thinks that thinness is everything, a new report states that formerly fat teenagers who manage to shed their weight may be at a significant risk of developing eating disorders:"For some reason we...
	Women Dying From Strokes Because Doctors Think They're Too 'Well-Dressed'
	If you're not feeling well, be sure not to dress up before heading to the clinic or your doctor might not take your illness seriously.The issue here concerns a condition known as atrial fibrillation, one of the leading causes of strokes. Despite bei...
	The Reason Why Honey Never Really Goes Bad
	There is a reason why honey is often referred to as "the food of the gods." Not only is it all natural and delicious, it can also last for centuries provided that you store it right. Amina Harris, executive director of the Honey and Pollination Cent...
	Is "Strong" Really The New Skinny?
	There's no denying that "thinspiration" is out, and getting toned and fit is in. But are women really getting fit for themselves or are they just sweating it out at the gym to fit in?The New York Post chats with a 24-year-old ex-dancer, who traded h...