HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- CURLY LASHES

When using an eyelash curler, use a blow dryer to heat it up first. This will make it work much better and give you even curlier lashes!

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- SHOWERS FOR WINTER SKIN CARE

As nice as a hot shower may feel first thing in the morning on a winter day, don't make it too hot. This makes it more difficult for your skin to retain moisture. Watch the temperature, and cool the water off a bit right before you get out. Your skin will lock in more moisture, and you'll avoid that nasty cold shock when you get out of the shower!

DOTTIE COLLINS DIES AT AGE 84

Female baseball star dies at 84
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (UPI) -- Dottie Collins, who starred as a women's professional baseball pitcher in the 1940s, has died of a stroke in Indiana. She was 84.

Collins was known for her six seasons in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which was created to provide entertainment during World War II while major league males were off at war. But she later became known for her contributions to recording the history of the women's games, The New York Times reported Sunday.

Collins helped form an association of former All-American league players in 1987 that provided the Baseball Hall of Fame with memorabilia that led to a Women in Baseball exhibit.

"When I connected with Dottie, the ball started to roll," Hall of Fame curator Ted Spencer said. "If it wasn't for her, I don't know where it would have gone."

The Cooperstown exhibit then helped spark Penny Marshall's 1992 Hollywood movie "A League of Their Own," starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Rosie O'Donnell and Madonna.




Copyright 2008 by United Press International

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- HYDRATING YOUR SKIN

If you don't use extra-moisturizing cream already, switch to it for winter. For extra hydration, apply it while your skin is still wet.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIPS -CHOOSING SCENTS

You may not know it, but your favorite scent is actually influenced by your body chemistry -- you're very likely to pick something that works for you if you go by instinct. Before you buy that bottle of perfume, though, wait a few minutes after you've sprayed some on from the tester. Scent can change given time.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIPS - TIME FOR A HAIRCUT

You should get your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks to avoid problems with split-ends and flyaways. If the ends of your hair are getting fuzzy, that's a good sign that you're overdue for a cut.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- BAD HAIRCUTS

Even if you're trying to grow out a bad haircut, make sure to keep it trimmed properly. In the meantime, bandannas and hair accessories can be used to your advantage to keep you looking at least somewhat stylish while you wait for your hair to get back to normal!

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- SHORT HAIR

If you have long hair and have decided to get it cut short, do so slowly over time. It's better for your hair, and not quite as shocking to your friends and family!

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- APPLYING PERFUME

Only use perfume on your skin, on your pulse points; anywhere else, it won't last (and won't be very detectable). Don't apply any behind your ears, and when you put it on your wrists, don't rub them together -- this will alter the scent.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- STORING PERFUMES

Health and Beauty Tip -- Storing Perfumes
Make sure all your perfumes and colognes are capped tightly and kept out of direct sunlight -- they don't have to be kept cold, but a cool, dark place helps it last longer. And don't save up several different perfumes for later. The scent will change over time. Use it when you get it!

CHRITINA APPLEGATE TIENE CANCER

Bass: Applegate has double mastectomy
LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- U.S. actress Christina Applegate is recovering from a double mastectomy she had after being diagnosed with breast cancer, pop singer Lance Bass says.

The former 'N Sync singer, who is friends with the "Samantha Who?" star, said Applegate is doing well and keeping herself busy by completing crossword puzzles in her hospital bed, People magazine reported Saturday.

"She's totally, fully recovering," Bass said.

The 29-year-old singer said Applegate, 36, does not regret making her battle with breast cancer general knowledge in the media industry.

"Now she has a voice and she can use it for something good," he told People. "Just opening her mouth about it is going to make thousands of women go get checked out. It will probably save many lives."




Copyright 2008 by United Press International

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- KEEP EYELINER IN PLACE

Once you're done applying eyeliner, brush a little powder shadow in a matching shade over the liner.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- CLEANING BRUSHES

Want to get combs and hairbrushes clean? Soak them in ammonia for a minute or two -- it works a lot like the cleaner hairdressers use for their tools. Make sure to wash them off afterwards.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- EATING RIGHT TO COUNTER PMS

Health and Beauty Tip -- Eat Right to Counter PMS
If you don't like vitamin supplements or over-the-counter drugs, you can counter PMS by changing your diet. Pasta, vegetables, and whole grain cereal and bread can help alleviate PMS symptoms. Be sure to avoid things like chocolate, coffee, and caffeinated sodas, as this can make the symptoms worse.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- "FIRMING UP" YOUR CHIN

To hide a double chin, get some brownish-rose blush and brush it along your jawline from just below your ears to your chin. Use a very small amount of white powder on the tip of your chin to complete the slimming effect.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- COLD NOSE

What can you do about a red nose in cold weather? Unfortunately, very little. But you can hide it with some extra makeup, especially if you use a foundation with green undertones on the end of your nose to cancel out some of the red.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- PUMPKIN SEEDS

Have you ever toasted pumpkin seeds at Halloween? Don't wait until the holiday to eat them. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of iron, zinc, calcium, and magnesium, and area also high in omega-3. One handful a day makes a big difference.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- PRODUCTS FOR DANDRUFF

Dandruff and a flaky scalp are two very different things -- dandruff tends to stay at the root of your hair, while the little white flakes that most people think is dandruff is actually flaky scalps. Make sure to read shampoo labels closely to make sure you're getting the right product. Many companies mismarket their products as dandruff shampoo, when it's actually formulated to deal with flakes.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- ANTI-AGING ANTIOXIDANTS

You probably keep hearing about antioxidants, but what do they do? As the name might suggest, they clear out oxidants -- toxins that are released whenever something burns, such as smoking a cigarette or the body burning off food to provide energy. These can be cancelled out with foods like carrots, tomatoes, oranges, broccoli, nuts, and fish. All of these contain antioxidants, thus decreasing the amoung of cell damage caused by oxidants in the system.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- CHECK YOUR WATER

No matter what kind of facial cleanser you use, check what kind of water you have access to. Hard water can be just as detrimental to skin as plain soap, and can dry it out.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- APPLYING MOISTURIZER

When applying moisturizer as part of your daily routine, make sure not to use it directly around your eyes -- this skin is more likely to retain fluid, and moisturizer will make the under-eye area appear puffier. But do remember to use some on your neck and throat; skin can become dry there, too.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- EAT RIGHT TO COUNTER PMS

If you don't like vitamin supplements or over-the-counter drugs, you can counter PMS by changing your diet. Pasta, vegetables, and whole grain cereal and bread can help alleviate PMS symptoms. Be sure to avoid things like chocolate, coffee, and caffeinated sodas, as this can make the symptoms worse.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- STRENGTHENING YOUR NAILS

Before you go to bed every night, use a nail-strengthening cream on your nails (and under, if they're long). This also keeps them hydrated, which is essential for healthy nails.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- CHOOSING POWDER

When choosing powder, it is (of course) important to match the color of your skin ... but if you're looking for a warmer glow, try something with a pink or peach tint. With pressed powder, you might want to choose something a little lighter than your skin tone.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- CHOOSING EYELINER

Make sure the color of your eyeliner complements your eyes. Dark brown eyes benefit from plum shades. If you have lighter eyes, try navy and charcoal. Brown eyeliner works well no matter what color your eyes are!

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- DE-TANGLE YOUR HAIR

If you wake up with a "rat's nest," try switching to a silk pillowcase. This keeps your hair from staying in one place all night and tangling up

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- OPEN YOUR EYES

To accentuate your eyes, use a little white eyeshadow just under the brow at each corner of the eye.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- HOLIDAY MAKEUP

The holidays are special, so forget about matte eyeshadow when you go out! Younger women can experiment with shadows with frost, and mature women will look great going for shadows with a satiny finish. Avoid glitter, though ... that's a little too much!

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- A FEW FINAL HOLIDAY BEAUTY TIPS

Before you go out for dinner tonight, try a few of these quick tips:

* Instead of lip liner, use some shimmering lip gloss. It saves time, and can be reapplied quickly if necessary.

* Simple, non-fussy hairstyles are popular this season. Do your hair in a simple bun if you have long hair, or use some jeweled barrettes and combs if you have shorter hair.

* Don't stress about eating more! Stress will actually make breakouts and other skin problems more likely. Do what you can to have fun, and make sure to catch up on your sleep after the holidays are over.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- PANTYHOSE IN THE SHOWER

Health and Beauty Tip -- Pantyhose in the Shower
Put worn-out pantyhose to good use! If your skin is too sensitive for other exfoliants, cut off a large enough piece to cover your hands and use it in the shower. The fine texture exfoliates without being harsh. You can also cut a small piece of pantyhose to cover the drain. This allows water to seep through, and when you're done showering you can pick up the pantyhose and throw it away ... no more clogged shower drains!

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP -- LOCK IN MOISTURE

Make sure you use lotion right after you shower -- most moisture is lost withing two hours of bathing, so use a water-based moisturizer as soon as possible afterwards.