Just because a sports drink quenches your thirst as well as water, it doesn't mean it's as good for you. A recent study from the University of Maryland Dental School in Baltimore found that energy drinks and sports drinks can be abrasive on tooth enamel, maybe even more so than cola. "Drinks that are sugary or acidic are the worst drinks for your teeth," says Matt Messina, D.D.S., consumer adviser for the American Dental Association. "The biggest offender is probably soda, but other beverages can also cause the protective enamel to dissolve away." According to the study, while all drinks eroded tooth enamel somewhat, the most damage occurred with citrus-flavored drinks like lemonade, energy drinks, sports drinks, fitness water, iced tea and cola. "Having a beverage every now and then isn't the problem," says Dr. Messina. "It's when you sip it continuously that you get the constant breakdown of enamel." If you use sports or energy drinks when you work out, drink them quickly rather than taking a swig every few minutes. Or just choose water instead: It keeps you hydrated while protecting your smile.

Source: http://www.womansday.com/health/10713/the-drinks-dentists-hate-most.html

Maybe you're also wondering, how is it that some women look so classically amazing and others look absolutely ridiculous with ruby lips? Or you also love the seductive red color while worry that it will make you look stupid?

Psychologically, in the Western world at least, red is recognized as the power color and personifies strength, courage, passion, sacrifice and warning. The symbolism is overt: Stop signs are red; a siren flashes red. That said, donning red lips is possibly the most dramatic ornamental statement a woman can make. Here are some tips:

This jeweler certainly knows how to make his products sought-after. Born Joel Arthur Rosenthal, he affects to be known, in the manner of Prince or Christo, by a single name: JAR (no periods). His shop in Paris' Place Vendôme has no display window, no regular hours. It does not advertise and opens its doors to only a select few, including Elizabeth Taylor, Elle Macpherson, Barbara Walters, Ann Getty, Mary Pinault and Jo Carole Lauder (and reportedly Marie-Josée Kravis, Marella Agnelli and Princess Firyal of Jordan).

Celebrity trainer Michael George sculpts some of the best bodies in the movie business. He knows how to help an actress shape up for a role in as little as four weeks. Even better, he knows how to help her stay slim and sexy when the cameras aren't rolling. Here are some of his secrets:

1. To get an actress camera-ready in a short amount of time, George gets down to business! His prescription, "a strict diet, five days of weight work per week and six days of cardio."

2. George's diet philosophy: "For weight management, follow a structured nutritional plan that provides for five small meals per day versus two or three large meals per day. Fuel your body efficiently by eating small meals every two to three hours. This will allow your metabolism to operate at an optimal level."