Kathy Landin

Experts will tell you that being active and getting 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week will improve your health. Active people tend to be fitter and generally enjoy better health. But if you're concerned about your risk of heart disease due to past issues or a family history, there are ways that exercise can help reduce that risk.

February is American Heart Month, a time to think about not just who we love, but how healthy our hearts and lives are. We've put together a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of your support.

Since the beginning of families, holidays, and especially family holidays like Christmas, alcohol has always been a key component to survival. Brighten up everyone's spirits by mixing up these delicious drinks -- and don't forget to pour one (or five) for yourself as you mix.

When it comes to the fight against breast cancer, not all pinks are equal. As we become more aware of the “pinkwashing” of America, we know that buying something in a shade of pink isn't necessarily doing anything to help the fight against breast cancer -- and some products can actually hinder it. That's why, as we spend our October supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, getting the word out and doing our individual best to fund the cause as we see fit, we need to make sure we're supporting the fight well. (And of course, looking good while doing it -- that's also nice.)

It might look like a standard corpse-hanging-from-a-tree prank, but sometimes something terrible really did happen.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's a list of seven of the best charities most deserving of your support.

What is "black tie optional" anyway?

There's a lot more to cognac than just Hennessy and Remy.

Keeping a well-stocked bar has much to do with keeping the classics on hand, but it's also a good idea to go rogue and stock some offbeat booze. For variety's sake, you see? The key is to be sure these unique spirits are high quality and make great sippers, as well as conversation starters. Here are a few we recommend to get you started.

Having a proper home bar is mainly about stocking it with great booze, but if you want to be the kind of host who can tend that bar with talent and style, perhaps these seven handy bar gadgets are just what you need.