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Ever wanted to change yourself for the better, but didn't know how? Reinventing yourself to be a better person may be hard at first—after all, old habits (such as talking behind your friend's back) die hard. Plus, oftentimes when we fall off the wagon that is our New Year's resolutions, we feel it's useless to carry on.
But that doesn't mean we should give up. And what better time to try being the awesome young women we are supposed to be than this time of year? The trick to sticking with ...

Fed up with the same old weight-loss tips? These eight slim-down strategies may sound strange, but they’re all backed by solid science.

1. Eat with your non-dominant hand.

One intriguing new study offers a simple antidote to the mindless munching that often accompanies watching movies or TV: Just switch hands—and you’ll eat less.The researchers randomly handed moviegoers a bucket of fresh popcorn or “cold, wet, spongy week-old” popcorn. Those who said they usually

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Finally, it’s a dream come true! The ambitious karaoke singer is finally having her major solo concert at Smart Araneta Coliseum! So brace yourselves this January because this hot goddess is going to rock the Big Dome! @annecurtissmith

There are a ton of creams, serums, and cleansers out there designed to help your complexion, but some of the most potent (yet gentle) ingredients might be in your fridge right now. See some of the best skin care you never knew you already had after the jump.

• Papain — This enzyme, found in papayas and pineapples, gently eats off dead skin cells, decongesting clogged pores and helping with skin texture and cell turnover. You can blend up a fresh papaya and use it as a mask, or crush

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Genes influence how fast your skin will age, but unhealthy habits accelerate the damage. The term “smoker’s face” has long been used to describe the telltale pattern of deep lines and creases that form around the mouth and eyes of tobacco users, from constant squinting sparked by smoke irritation and lip puckering while inhaling. Some studies show that smoking cuts production of elastin and collagen by up to 40 percent, leading to premature fine lines that may start to appear as early as age 20,

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Eggs, yogurt and honey are, at first glance, all components of a tasty breakfast—but they also happen to be hair treatment ingredients, and affordable, all-natural ones at that. And they're not the only ones. Did you know, for instance, that the oils in avocados more closely resemble our own skin's oils than any product in the beauty aisle does? Or that the mild acidity in lemon is an effective—and gentler—alternative to chemical-laden products? Next time your locks need a lift, save money by using

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By now you probably know that washing your hair every day can dry out and damage your locks, which is why experts recommend only sudsing up two to three times per week instead. That got us thinking-what other long-standing hair beliefs can't be trusted? We spoke to the experts to dispel eight popular tress tenets. Read on for what they had to say about everything from treating greasy strands to understanding your hair's natural texture.

Myth #1: Slather on mayonnaise and olive oil to ...