Health+Wellness

The moment you find out you’re pregnant– focus shifts. It’s not just about you anymore. EVERYTHING  you do is discussed, scrutinized, planned out and talked about. A frantic flurry of information. The constant internal dialog, “will this be good for my baby?” It can be overwhelming and confusing. We talked with Dr Elizabeth Moran of CAROLINAS […]

I remember my husband and I walking in the front door of our home with our newborn baby knowing the parenting of this child was our most important undertaking. Those first few months were scary (and amazing). I called the nurse triage line at the pediatrician’s office at least 100 times (no exaggeration). As time […]

If (when!!) our weight sneaks up over the ideal range, fitting into skinny jeans can feel as daunting as climbing Mount Everest. And it’s not just style challenges that come with a heavier frame, as gaining even 10 to 20 pounds can have an impact on our health.  Most of us have heard that heart disease […]

When that pair of 4 inch heels calls to you from across the department store, do you take a moment to consider your feet before pulling out the credit card? Let’s be honest, we all probably own many pairs of shoes more eye-catching than comfortable. We count on our feet to get us everywhere, so they […]

As we all well know, running shoes aren’t cheap.  Even if you don’t go for the latest, hottest brand, technology, and color, running shoes are still one of the larger expenses in the sport. Unfortunately, as you log in the miles, your shoes will lose their cushioning, stability, and shock absorption.    Running in old […]

If Family Feud had a survey that asked what women honestly want for their 40th birthday, I think one of the top answers would be BOTOX. Yes,  diamonds, vacations and cars are also right up there, but among my girlfriends, youth typically wins. Year after year the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has seen […]

Even though some time spent in the sun each day is great for our health,  the sun’s strong rays can have damaging effects on the skin and possibly even lead to skin cancer. Did you know that you can protect your skin from the potentially harmful effects of the sun by eating certain foods? Foods […]

Hilliard Studio Method®  has the answer to the ongoing dilemma of how to keep up with weekly workouts when traveling on vacay and out of town on business.    They’ve just released the third in their series of Hilliard Studio Method® Vimeo Videos available HERE for purchase or rental, and a DVD will also be available soon.  You […]

As part of our So This is 40 Series sponsored by HENDRICK MINI, we tackle some of the issues faced when turning the big 4-0…..along with some of the fun stuff like best gifts, make-up, hair tips, and celebratory girls’ trips.  We’ve learned this month about Osteoporosis from ORTHO CAROLINA and how to best fix […]

I sat down for an in person interview with Dr. Michael J. Meighen from OrthoCarolina Concord to discuss bone density/osteoporosis,  specifically the risks facing women in their 40’s. With my daily focus generally on skin, hair and whether or not I can fit into my jeans, I have not given much thought to my bones. Assuming […]

Recently I heard about a new injectables procedure that I had to share with you ~ it’s a new, cutting edge filler technique that’s being pioneered right here in the QC, at Charlotte Plastic Surgery. Many of us would love to erase the fine lines around the eyes and lips that start in your 40s […]

Charlotte Radiology Says 40 is the new Pink. So Here Is Our Top 10 List of Why You Should Get An Annual Mammogram, starting NOW. 10. It doesn’t take much time and is easy to do. Most appointments take less than 30 minutes from check-in to completion……The line at Starbucks can sometimes take longer.   At […]