
Getting old is usually less of a concern than looking and feeling old. As our dermatologists constantly tell us, the most important thing we can do to stave off the signs of aging is wear sunscreen. So before you head out on the boat or take to the sand, give your skin the protection it needs.

If you’re dedicated to an active lifestyle, SKINS offers the next wave in performance enhancing clothing. Started in 1996 by an enthusiastic Australian who wanted to “ski treacherous slopes, cycle all day, or endure a fiery game of soccer – and still feel bullet-proof,” the first pair of SKINS arrived on the scene after five years of development. Through a range of technological advances, SKINS focus muscle power, regulate body temperature and moisture, temper lactic acid build up, accelerate blood flow and increase oxygen in the circulatory system – all helping to supercharge performance and recovery for users.

Protein is key to strong muscles and great workouts, and it is an essential element of Olympian-endorsed PureSport performance drinks. The most unique aspect of PureSport is that it has special formulas for both workouts and recovery based on in-depth research on acute and chronic effects of exercise on muscle metabolism by Dr. John Ivy, Chairman of Health and Kinesiology at the University of Texas.

If you’ve resolved to live a healthier lifestyle but easily fall back into old habits and excuses, consider joining SparkPeople, a free Web service whose aim is to keep users on point, offering nutritional tracking, workout advice, meal plans, and an interactive online community that you can take or leave.
For many of us, food is an integral part of the holidays and nostalgic family gatherings. But after all the dinner parties, cocktails and office gift baskets it’s easy find yourself five pounds heavier come January. We asked a health expert for some basic tips for how to enjoy the holidays with a healthy balance.