Oxygen may be vital for your lungs, but there isn’t any evidence that it can improve your complexion. Many facialists will say that a blast of air during a treatment purifies the skin, but “there’s no scientific truth to this at all,” says dermatologist Heidi A. Waldorf.

In fact, it can potentially be harmful. Oxygen contains free radicals that damage the skin, so more oxygen may create more damage. “A free radical is an oxygen molecule with an uneven number of electrons, and oxygen wants an even number,” says dermatologist Leslie Baumann. (more…)

“Most people have winter weight they want to lose before the clothes come off,” says Valerie Waters, author of Red Carpet Ready.

“I think every woman panics just a little about putting on a bikini. Even for the most disciplined of us, this is the time of year to kick it up a notch,” says Valerie.

Waters says her plan makes it possible for people to lose about 2 pounds per week. Waters’ go-to regimen is based on principles that can fit into anyone’s lifestyle. (more…)

Jillian Michaels‘ DVD, 30 Day Shred, claims that it can make you lose up to 20 pounds in 30 days, but did you know that Jillian was overweight as a teenager and she still feels fat?

The 5′2″ trainer says she’s deliberately tough on the Loser contestants – because that approach worked for her.

After reaching 170 lbs. by age 14, Jillian joined a martial arts class where “my teacher would kick me,” says Michaels, 33. “I would cry – and he would kick me harder until I stopped crying.” (more…)

No, this is not some sort of a sick joke. This guy, Manuel Uribe, is real.

Manuel Uribe of Mexico was once regarded as the world’s heaviest man – with a peak weight of 1,257 pounds. But not anymore! After five years of isolation, the 42-year-old made a plea for help on Mexican TV two years ago. (more…)

The new Nintendo Wii Fit comes loaded with more than 40 fitness activities, including yoga, running, and strength training. If you like skiing, for example, you have to try the downhill program.

You stand on the balance H board (included with the Nintendo Wii Fit), the sensors determine your position, then create an image of you on the screen. Soon you will be making tracks down a run. (more…)

In a recent interview, Miranda Lambert has answered questions about her diet and how she feels about her body. (more…)

This new “fish-in-a-pill” supplement (endorsed by David Beckham) claims to help supply the two servings of fish a week. It is known that fish oil provides many health benefits, but does taking GO3 fish oil really replace eating two servings of fish? Fish contains protein, which GO3 fish oil obviously does not contain. (more…)

Is it safe to take slim shots and does it curve your appetite? [via Ask Questions]

You can read my opinion about SlimShots here.

In short, they are probably safe to take, but I do not know this for a fact. (more…)