The Workout: Sofia Vergara Hates to Exercise
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- May 8, 2013
Sofia Vergara, star of the hit television show “Modern Family,” is a thyroid cancer survivor and spokeswoman for Follow the Script, an organization that promotes screening for thyroid disease and encourages those who have the disease to play a more active role in their treatment. In this interview, the actress discusses her approach to diet
READ MORESherri Shepherd says diabetes may have saved her life
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- May 1, 2013
Sherri Shepherd, co-host of "The View," lives with type 2 diabetes. She says the disease has forced her to lose weight, eat better, and get physically active- for her son. Shepherd's friend, the Oscar-winning actress and comedian Mo'Nique, had some inspirational words of advice: "We keep saying we would die for the people we love.
READ MORETV’s Rhoda bravely faces sad final days
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- March 8, 2013
Valerie Harper, who played best friend Rhoda Morgenstern on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” revealed to People Magazine that she has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and may have only three months left to live. Somehow, though, she is able to stay positive, and her attitude is truly inspirational. She says, “Life is amazing. Live it
READ MOREBrooke Burke on Her Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Had No Symptoms’
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- February 8, 2013
The “Dancing With the Stars” co-host says she was fortunate she got her thyroid cancer diagnosed at an early stage; this early diagnosis may have helped save her life. Yahoo!, 2/5/2013
READ MORE‘American Idol’ favorite overcomes Tourette’s, Asperger’s
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- January 11, 2013
James Durbin appeared on the 10th season of "American Idol." Growing up, Durbin was bullied by his peers, causing him to drop out of high school. Despite his setbacks, he overcame the odds and become a success. He says that the love and support of his wife and child have kept him balanced and motivated.
READ MOREAnderson Cooper’s Eyeburn: How Common Is Eye Damage From The Sun?
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- December 10, 2012
Anderson Cooper told viewers that he sunburnt his eyes during a recent trip to Portugal and went blind for 36 hours. The injury occurred while he was on the water, without sunglasses, for an extended period of time. It turns out that, even during the winter, it's necessary to protect your eyes from dangerous rays,
READ MOREGiuliana Rancic: How I got through the tough stuff
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- November 20, 2012
TV personality Giuliana Rancic battled infertility, miscarriage and then cancer. If you haven't been through a miscarriage, just listen. Don't say, "It's going to be OK," says Rancic. Cancer-free for one year, and with a baby through a surrogate, she now says, "Life is good." CNN/ Health.com, 11/12/2012
READ MORECameron Diaz shares thoughts on sex, acting and fitness
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- November 13, 2012
Cameron Diaz recently wrote a book on health and fitness, aimed at teens. She says, "it's not about what I eat or do what I do. It's really about the information, so that young girls and women can look at it and make their own choices. I'm excited about my discipline [which revolves around] a
READ MOREKate Upton proud to be ‘healthy’ model
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- October 29, 2012
Kate Upton says, "You have to be confident, and that doesn’t mean starving yourself… I think it’s important to look at magazines and think a healthy lifestyle is attainable. Now that the fashion industry likes the idea of me, I’m happy if I can have an influence.” Cover Media, 10/19/2012
READ MOREJessica Alba: “You’ve Got the Power to Change the Health of Your Family!”
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- April 13, 2012
Says Jessica Alba, "I realized over time that when I eliminated fragrances and toxic chemicals in my environment” – in particular commercial household cleaners with harsh ingredients – “it eliminated my allergies and my reactions… When I first became a parent, I wanted to put together the safest and healthiest home for my family. And
READ MOREA Foodie Raises Awareness
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- March 21, 2012
"Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi hosted The Endometriosis Foundation of America's star-studded Fourth Annual Blossom Ball, held on Thursday night at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library. Susan Sarandon, Deborah Harry and Tyra Banks were among the attendees. Endometriosis is a debilitating and painful gynecological disease that affects about 176
READ MOREOz- some sales: Shops’ Mehment mania
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- May 19, 2011
Apparently when Dr. Mehment Oz speaks (on The Doctor Oz Show), a lot of his viewers are listening. As soon as he mentions that a particular food or supplement is Good For You, it's reported that health food stores and supermarkets are seeing an immediate- perhaps temporary- increase in sales of the products he is
READ MOREBallet Exercise: Natalie Portman’s Black Swan Workout
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- January 27, 2011
Mary Helen Bowers, former New York City Ballet dancer-turned-fitness coach, speaks about the workout regimen she used to help actress Natalie Portman prepare for her role in Black Swan. This preparation took longer than a year and combined classic ballet training with mat work and cardio. Elle Magazine, 1/25/2011
READ MOREBob Harper’s Fat-Blasting Workout
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- January 14, 2011
You've seen him get in the faces of wincing, sweat-soaked contestants on NBC's The Biggest Loser, rooting them on in his fierce but compassionate way. His "functional training" workouts (which he has used with celebs such as Selma Blair, Carla Gugino, and Jenny McCarthy) entail vigorous, free-weight-based strength and cardio intervals that dovetail with things
READ MOREMadonna Turns Hand to Fitness With Gym Launch
- Celebrity Health & Fitness
- December 6, 2010
She writes children's books and makes wine, dons a spandex leotard like no one else and has sold millions of albums around the world. Now she wants you to have a toned body. Madonna is opening a new chain of "Hard Candy Fitness" gyms, starting with her first launch in Mexico. Reuters, 11/30/2010
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