Cara Lauren

Philadelphia is the birthplace of the American beer, so what better place could you think of to grab a cold one?

Baltimore features breweries from classic and sophisticated to unique and festive! Come check them out!

Ilove to create in the kitchen, and sometimes this leads to a kitchen full of smoke and my latest creation not tasting so well, that was until I learned a little secret, just add CREAM!

Sure its great to buy only organic food, to only buy environmentally safe products, and we should all trade our cars in for hybrids.... but unfortunately this all cost money too.

Many of us deal with dry hair, we all know that when hair gets dry it loses its glow, its shin- it looks dull and dead. We all want healthy beautiful hair, but most of us can't afford to hair Hollywood treatment for our hair.

So you have worked hard, trained, pushed... and now you are fast... fast enough to win... race day is just days away... now how do you go about winning?

Labor Day is for picnics, so why not attend one of the best Baltimore has to offer? Each yeah the Baltimore Blue Society (BBS) holds its annual Alonzo's Memorial Labor Day Picnic.

The problem is that most of us do not have a good grasp on how much food is too much. If you practice portion control, it is possible to eat almost any type of food and still stay within a healthy range of calories for the day.

Only two chances left this summer to experience "Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn's Landing" which features fabulous performances with one of the most beautiful views in the city.

I have been searching for environmental safe running gear, and although I found several companies claiming to do everything from make organic clothing to donate part of their profit to help the environment, I found one that tops them all! PATAGONIA!

The Philadelphia marathon takes you from busy Center City, up through the beautiful and peaceful Fairmount Park, and into the wild and crazy neighborhood of Manayunk, and than back down to end in front of the famous and beautiful Philadelphia Art Museum.

The New York Marathon lets you see the most one of the most famous cities in the world. It gives you 26.2 miles to explore the masterpiece known as New York City.

These 5K races are held all over the state of New Jersey each summer. They are off road and run you through some great park, over some great streams, and can even get a little challenging.

Who needs Nappy Valley when you have the Philadelphia Countryside? The area around Philadelphia holds some wonderful wineries complete with tours of the vineyards, wine tasting, and fabulous dinners.

Whether it is your first marathon or your tenth, most of us can get a little faster, by...WALKING. I know, many of you are skeptical... so was I, until on marathon #6 I tried it and took 23 minutes off my best time.

In a recent study conducted by Dr. Tom Robinson, preschoolers declared that anything made my McDonald's tastes better!

The first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely recently won FDA approval. The form on birth control, called Lybrel, it's the first such pill to receive Food and Drug Administration approval for continuous use.

Women around the world are repressed and have been since the beginning of time. So part of me feels a little wrong wanting a man to do all the hard, dirty jobs for me. But the other part of me still longs to be swept off her free by her hero.

Barkan Park is located on the corner of 50th Street & Spruce Street. It is a wonderful place to experience the outdoors, and a great place to experience and appreciate the history of Philadelphia.

High heels sure to get a bad rap! Known to many as an "ergonomics nightmare", they are a fashion accessory many women just won't go without (including myself!)

It is not often that we come across a plant as wonderful as Ocimum citriodorum, the lemon basil plant. It is as beautiful, as it is fragrant, as it is delicious!

Would you rub aluminum chloride on your body? How about aluminum zirconium tricholorohydrex glycine or aluminum hydroxybromide? Well each morning most of us do, everytime we apply our deodorant, these chemical are just some of the many common chemicals used in deodorants.

I am distraught by the fact that Dr. Gupta has completely left out a very important part of the equation- OUR ENVIRONMENT! Just like many selfish Americans, he seems to only be concerned about himself and fails to see the bigger picture!

Headaches are the number one cause of pain in the world. Many home remedies for headaches have been known to alleviate the pain.

Flexibility training (stretching) helps balance muscle groups that might be overused during exercise or physical activity or as a result of bad posture. It's important to clearly understand the many benefits that result from a good flexibility program.

Meaning, there is no simple answer to this one; but this article will help you understand both the positive and negative effects of caffeine and how to maximize the positive and minimize the negative.

There are 44 muscles in the face, so it is not odd to believe that moving them and exercising them will change your face to a degree. But how much? And what works?

Many people find that their weight fluctuates with the seasons. The key to keeping the pounds off in the in the winter is realizing what causes you to put them on so you can change your behavior, and avoid the winter weight.

Healthy snacks throughout the day will help curb your hunger, keeping you healthier and happier!

For those of us lacking the motivation to exercise and get in shape, signing up to run a 5k or 10k might just be the push we need!

I hate to be bound by roads or paths or mile makers, I like to make my own route, my own course.... which is great, except for the fact that I am than not really sure how far I have run. But I have found a way to map my routes and distances at www.mapmyrun.com!

Raw foodism is a movement promoting the consumption of uncooked, unprocessed, and often organic foods, as a large percentage of the diet. It claims to be great for your skin... but is it?

Currently sitting on the best seller list, Dr. Peter Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet: "The Simplest Way to Lose Weight" is flying off the selves. What's the theory behind this book?

The 5k is the most popular race distance in America today. Racing is a great way to stay in shape and a great way to give back to your community, since most 5Ks are fundraisers. 5Ks are great because just about anyone can do them, young or old or even pushing a stroller.

High Intensity Interval Training has become one of the top picks for fitness trainers and is opening doors to fat loss for people everywhere. Why? Because of the following HIIT is right for EVERYONE!

Unfortunately you can't do anything about the size of your breasts (short of gaining weight or getting surgery.) However, you can make them appear bigger, firmer and more shapely by working your pectoral muscles, also known as your chest muscles.

Most of us at some point will have to deal with dark circles under our eyes. Whether it be due to stress, lack of sleep, a hang-over, or just from ageing. The good news is that there are a lot of simple at-home ways to treat them (without surgery).

Varicose veins are a common condition in the United States, affecting up to 15 percent of men and up to 25 percent of women. But what exactly are they? And more important how can we prevent and treat them?

Photographs from Ireland. A trip from Dublin to the Coastline.

Research shows that workout facilities can be a breeding ground for illnesses ranging from colds and viruses to bacterial infections. But there are some easy ways you can keep yourself safe.

It seems like we are spending more and more time at work, and less and less time thinking about our health and diets. But just a little prep-time and a little reorganizing our days can make a huge difference in our health and fitness level.

Although each person is different and therefore each workout should be different by following one the plans I have designed you should be able to get 5K ready in just 6-weeks!

With summer comes lots of fun in the sun... and lots of skin problems. Here are the top 5, and more importantly how to cure them and stop them from coming back!

Once a small town store in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods is now publicly owned and has expanded to 196 locations. Can one of the fastest growing supermarkets keep its small town values as it expands in corporate America?