Hayden Panettiere Reveals Her Stay-Slim Secrets to Women's Health

Hayden Panettiere covers Women's Health October 2012. In the accompanying interview, the gorgeous 23-year-old actress talks about what makes her feel beautiful, both inside and out, and shares her secrets for staying slim, working out and her advice for learning to love your body.

Hayden Panettiere covers Women's Health October 2012. In the accompanying interview, the lovely 23-year-old actress talks about what makes her feel beautiful, both inside and out, and shares her secrets for staying slim, working out, which healthy foods give her peace of mind and body and gives her advice on learning to feel comfortable in your own skin.
"People can tell when you're happy with being you and when you're not. It's only cheesy because it's true," she says. "As I've gotten older and grown into my body, I've started realizing that the way you carry yourself and that light coming out of your eyes are the most attractive things about you."

Talking to the magazine about her signature beauty tips, Hayden, who is famous for her glowing complexion, says that the only most important item in order to get a no-effort radiance is the bronzer. "I put bronzer around my face and in my hairline. I also use it as eye shadow. It gives the perfect contour in the crease and under the lash line," the young actress explains. She then applies it over her neck and chest "to give it an even glow. It's brightening," Hayden told Women's Health.

Hayden confesses that inner beauty is as essential as the outer one. In her interview, the starlet gives her advice on how to learn to love your body. First of all, she says that one should forget the haters. Hayden recalls that when she was 16, a magazine published a photo of her backside in jean shorts, along with the word cellulite.
"I was mortified," she says. "It gave me such body dysmorphia for so long. But I remember reminding myself that beauty is an opinion, not a fact. And it has always made me feel better."

The 'Nashville' star also believes that one should embrace the unknown. When she was a kid, Hayden saw the ocean as something scary. Still, now the actress dives with humpback whales. "When you're there and you're in it, it's less intimidating," she told Women's Health.

Hayden is the perfect proof that a beautiful face is not enough. The actress has volunteered with many charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Autism Speaks. In 2007, Panettiere joined The Whaleman Foundation to try to disrupt the annual dolphin hunt in Taiji, Wakayama, Japan. "I like to dedicate myself wholeheartedly to a cause so that I have more impact. My goal is to shed light on the beauty of the ocean and how important it is for our planet."

Hayden is also aware that being in the showbusiness also means taking care of your looks. The actress admits she has a really fun and unique way to work out. "My best friend, Amy, has an elevator phobia, so we always take the stairs," she says. "We will walk 12 flights. It's less embarrassing than getting into an elevator with her."
The gorgeous blonde reveals that Bikram yoga helps her to detox her body and mind. "It can be tough, but you're sweating out toxins and water weight," Hayden told Women's Health.

When it comes to healthy dieting, the actress confesses that this is a real struggle. However, she has a trick. "Eating healthy is a constant battle," says Hayden. "I love chips." Well, Hayden applies a smart rule. She eats something healthy first, telling herself she can have whatever she wants afterward. "Then I don't want the unhealthy thing so much, because I'm full," Panettiere says.

Hayden also learned throughout time that counting calories and thinking about every single thing she eats only make her put on weight. So, the actress tries to feel good about herself and enjoy the foods she loves. "I find when I'm overly concerned about what I eat, I stress out my body and put on weight," she told the magazine.

Read Hayden Panettiere's complete interview in the October 2012 issue of Women's Health.

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Kristen Bell Talks Healthy Eating with Women's Health April 2012

Kristen Bell covers Women's Health April 2012. In the interview with the magazine, the 31-year-old 'House of Lies' actress dishes on healthy eating, her favorite bonding ritual, the sexiest body part, swearing, and working with fiance, Dax Shepard, on their upcoming movie 'Outrun'.

Kristen Bell graces the April 2012 cover of Women's Health magazine. In the accompanying interview, the 31-year-old 'House of Lies' actress dishes on healthy eating, her favorite bonding ritual, the sexiest body part, swearing, and working with fiance, Dax Shepard, on their movie 'Outrun'.
"I would watch him walk back to the monitor and yell things such as 'Action!' or 'Cut!' and I’d just go, 'And you expect me to work when you’re doing cute things around me all day? How am I supposed to focus?," she says on the upcoming action comedy 'Outrun'. Dax Shepard wrote the film and co-directed with David Palmer.

On Dax's cooking, Kristen admits that, "He makes this delicious spaghetti dish... about twice a year. I wish he cooked more," she says, then immediately rescinds it. "I don't wish he cooked more. He's a very good cook, but I'm quite territorial in the kitchen. It's like, if I went outside and fixed the car, he'd be like, 'Whaaat?'"

It seems that for the past few months, the beautiful actress and her fiance have started their days with a 20-minute transcendental meditation session, sometimes holding hands. "We nauseate ourselves with how mushy we are," she says. "It's a wonderful way to connect," Kristen told Women's Health.

On Neutrogena natural purifying facial cleanser, which she's been the face of since last year, Kristen says that, "There are no phthalates, no parabens, and no sulfates. But it's just what you need to clean your face, so you're not sacrificing anything."

When it comes to swearing, the actress admits she is not afraid to use the F word. "I have a potty mouth. I’m not afraid to drop an F-bomb. I can love organic tomatoes and swearing – the two aren’t mutually exclusive," Bell says.

Kristen confesses she loves her 'House of Lies' co-star Don Cheadle's butt, which he fully bares on the show. "If you had those beautiful chocolate bun-cakes, you'd show 'em too, let's be honest," the actress jokes.
On butts, Kristen says that, "My favorite things on the planet. I want two round cupcakes, always. I kicked my buns and abs sets into high gear when I knew I'd have to be in my bra and underwear on House of Lies. But I don't show my crack! All the Mr. Skins of the world are like, 'Ooh, Kristen gets naked!' I'm like, 'Dream on!'"

The petite blonde also reveals her favorite quotes. "The one that I absolutely live by is 'No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.' If you really think about that, it blows your mind. Oh, I have to allow you to make me feel insecure? Well, I'm not going to allow that. It's just so deep," Bell told the magazine.

In the interview, the actress jokes that vegan food is "fart powder" and it "makes you gassy" and compares herself to "a little Italian grandmother." "Cooking is my love language, where there's the most amount of giving selflessly," she says.
On eco-cleaners, Kristen explains that, "Vinegar and water will clean anything: countertops, windows. If you want it to smell nice, add a couple drops of orange and peppermint essential oils for a minty citrus."

Read Kristen Bell's full interview in the April 2012 issue of Women's Health Magazine.

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Brooklyn Decker Shares Diet and Fitness Secrets with Women's Health May 2012

Brooklyn Decker covers Women's Health May 2012. The 25-year-old model and actress dishes on her diet, working out, playing tennis with husband Andy Roddick, and she also reveals some of her top tricks to stay in a head-turning shape.

Brooklyn Decker covers Women's Health May 2012 issue. In the interview with the magazine, the 25-year-old model and actress dishes on her diet, working out, playing tennis with husband Andy Roddick, and she also reveals some of her top tricks to stay in a head-turning shape. Juggling two careers is not the easiest thing to do, yet Decker is totally aware that it is extremely important to maintain the body that made her famous.

"If I stop wanting to work out, then I'm going to be in some serious trouble," she says. "I love working my butt off to prove I can do something new. If I don’t keep looking for challenges, life gets sort of dull."

On her diet, the beautiful model admits that, "I try not to think about foods that are too fattening or too sugary. I always think about why it's important to eat the best foods. By not obsessing over the bad, I think to stick with the good." Decker's typical menu includes 2% fat Greek yogurt mixed with blueberries for breakfast, egg-white sandwich on an English muffin with goat cheese and mustard, or soup and a salad for lunch, and lean meat or tuna with veggies for dinner.

When it comes to snacking, Brooklyn opts for a handful of almonds or cashews, hummus and pita, a granola bar, or raw veggies. She drinks several glasses of water and a few cups of coffee.

Brooklyn considers that when you do physical activities you enjoy, you see exercising as positive and therefore get more results. And one of her ways to bust boredom is to dance.

"Yesterday I returned from a trip to Australia and Munich, so I resorted to my secret, sure-fire method to get my body moving again. I blasted three Taylor Swift songs as loud as I could and started running in place and doing some stupid booty dancing. Sometimes I'll watch a music video of a great performer like Beyonce and try to follow her choreography. Yeah, maybe I look ridiculous, but dancing gets your energy up a lot better than running on a treadmill or pedaling a stationary bike," she told the magazine.

Another trick is to turn the workout into a sightseeing expedition. "I really love going places without a map," she says. "When I went running in Paris, I headed for a monument or a statue that I could see off in the distance. To get back where I started, I simply used the GPS on my phone."

On playing tennis with husband Andy Roddick, Brooklyn says that, "He tried to give me a lesson once, and I ended up hitting all of the tennis balls over the fence and smashing my racket because I was so frustrated. I told him, 'You don’t teach me how to play tennis, and I won’t teach you how to model in a bathing suit.' And so far, it’s worked. Being married to Andy has given me a new appreciation for my body. He’s taught me that it’s not how thin you are that matters. It’s how your body performs, how it endures wear and tear."

Decker confesses that she has some idols, independent and talented women whom she admires. "When I see a woman who's overcome obstacles, who's done something with her life, I want to say to her, 'Wow, you're cool. Your career is awesome, and I'd love to hang out with you.' It's a respect thing," Brooklyn says. Kristen Wiig, Erin Andrews, Marisa Miller, Charlize Theron, and Lana Del Rey are some of the women she would love to hang out with.

Speaking about Del Rey, Brooklyn says that, "She has such an individual singing style - a kind of smoky, old-school jazzy voice combined with a hip-hop vibe. It's music I've never really heard before."

On Charlize Theron, Decker told Women's Health that, "Well, duh. It's not just her breathtaking beauty that stuns me, it's her ability to act completely against type, to defy everyone's expectations, and to go for roles that she just finds interesting, not because an agent or manager tells her the parts will be good for her career."

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Zoe Saldana Talks Diet and Workout Routine with Women's Health

Zoe Saldana flaunts her toned abs on the cover of Women's Health Magazine, the September 2011 issue. In the interview, the 33-year talks about her training period for 'Colombiana', her eating habits and workout routine, and she also shares a few thoughts on her male costars.

Zoe Saldana is Women's Health September 2011 cover girl. In the interview, the 33-year-old actress dishes on her exercise routine, on the training period for 'Colombiana', and she also reveals a few things regarding her healthy lifestyle and her thoughts on her male costars. Zoe has recently graced the cover of three September 2011 magazine issues. You can find the beautiful starlet on the cover of Ebony, Women’s Health, and Latina. Besides, she was also featured in the GQ September 2011 issue.

Zoe admitted she is more like the boyish type and it seems that she has no restrictions whatsoever when it comes to interviews. The 'Avatar' actress dishes in the September issue of Women's Health on her midnight tattoo sprees ("We woke up the next morning and were like, 'That totally [bleepin’] happened!'?"), dietary quirks ("Call me crazy — I love elk meat!"), and deep appreciation for bodacious women ("Christina Hendricks? Gabow!").

The actress spent most of her early childhood in Queens, New York, and then moved to the Dominican Republic until she was 17 when she came back to the States.
Speaking about her lifestyle, Zoe admitted that she is constantly looking to stay healthy. "I'm always trying to find a new way of living that's healthier for my body," she says in the cover story.

The actress, who confessed she's more like a guy's girl, is playing Cataleya Restrepo in her upcoming thriller 'Colombiana'. Zoe started training five to six hours a day three months before filming doing a mix of cardio, light weights, core moves, and martial arts.
"Physical roles give me a chance to learn something new. Like the fact that I can grab a gun, disassemble it, and put it back together. I’m a girl from Queens. I’ve never gone, 'What am I doing today? Oh, I’m gonna grab a gun and learn how to use it,'" Zoe told Women's Health.

Now, the actress has already started working on her next film, 'The Words'. Still, she says she would love to take a break. "Too much work, not enough fun. I may need a year off to stay in bed and have the people I love screen my calls," she says.

Zoe also reveals a few things about her male costars. Speaking about her 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' costar, Orlando Bloom, the actress says that, "Orli is a real English gentleman. He can hang out with girls in the same way that he can hold his own with a bunch of guys."

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Women’s Fitness: Facial Yoga Exercises

Incorporating facial exercises into your busy lifestyle is the best way to tone and tighten loose skin around the eyes, mouth and jaw. And it only takes minutes!

Face yoga is a series of exercises that promise to do for your face what yoga does for your body: relax and tone muscles. Mimicking facial expressions will sooth those tension-filled expressions we make every day without even realizing it. Whatever you want to call it - facial yoga or yoga based facial exercises for toning your muscles - just think of it as yoga for your face. Try the best exercises for your facial muscles.

Eyes and Mouth Exercise

For this facial yoga exercise, make a face as if you were to pronounce the letter O. While holding your O, try stretching the area below your nose, looking up, and hold for 10 seconds. Do 2 sets. It is easier if you don’t stop breathing in the middle of a pose. Try to avoid this by breathing as usual and relaxing as you shape your face.

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Neutral Face Exercise

This facial yoga exercise is the easiest of all of the face yoga poses. Experts say all you have to do is "imagine the face of Buddha superimposed over your face like a Photoshop filter." Just close your eyes, visualize the point between your eyebrows, and make a very slight smile. This facial yoga exercise relaxes those lines on your face as well.

Cheek Resistance Exercise

One face yoga exercise that can tighten sagging skin is the fingertip lift. To perform this exercise, place your fingertips on the apples of your cheeks. Apply firm pressure as you smile wide. This creates resistance and can tighten your muscles over time. Ensure that your teeth are visible and hold your position for 10 seconds. Slowly let your mouth relax.

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Jawline Sharpening Exercise

Stick your tongue as far out as possible, facing the tip of your tongue upward. From that pose, tilt your head back until a vertical line forms between your neck and your lower jaw, and hold for 10 seconds. Do 2 sets of this pose. Sticking your tongue out helps promote secretion of pancreatic gland hormones that is thought to have an anti-aging effect on your body.

Total Face Exercise

First, scrunch your face, closing your eyes and pursing your lips closed. Hold that position for five seconds. Next, open your eyes as wide as possible and stick your tongue out, trying to touch it to your chin. This facial yoga exercise stretches the facial muscles and may be beneficial in reducing wrinkles.

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As Assistant Commissioner for Women's Health at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Marsha B. Henderson directs the Office of Women's Health. She has led women's health research and educational programs at FDA for over 14 years.

Q: How does FDA work to protect and promote the health of women?

A: We provide women with the information they need to make decisions about the drugs and other medical products they use for themselves and their families. We support scientific and educational projects that promote a better understanding of health conditions that affect women. We also support research that looks for potential differences in how men and women respond to medicines.

Q: Can you provide an example of how men and women differ in response to medicines?

A: Medicines can sometimes cause people to have an irregular heart beat. This affects part of the heart's electrical cycle called the QT interval, and blood doesn't pump in and out of the heart at the right pace. This could lead to heart attacks or sudden death. We discovered that certain medicines cause this problem more often in women than in men.

My office provided the initial research grant that allowed scientists at FDA and Georgetown University to study this problem. Additional studies were conducted, and several drugs were removed from the market. FDA now requires that new products be studied to ensure that they do not affect the QT interval—a potentially life-saving requirement.

Q: Your office also works to ensure that women are included in clinical trials. Why is that important?

A: It's now very clear that medicines and diseases often affect our bodies differently. Women's body structure can also affect how well devices like hip implants and heart stents work for us. Having women included in clinical trials provides FDA with information that can be used to make better decisions about product safety for both men and women.

Q: Why have there been fewer women than men included in clinical trials?

A: In the 1960s, there were public health tragedies in other countries where babies were born with birth defects because their mothers took a medicine called thalidomide during pregnancy. Thanks to Dr. Frances Kelsey, a FDA scientist, we did not approve the drug for sale in the U.S. at that time. So, the problem did not affect as many women in this country. Nonetheless, the horror of thalidomide influenced FDA to set rules in 1977 that basically excluded women from participating in clinical trials. The ban was lifted in 1993. The Office of Women's Health led this effort and worked with FDA's review centers to change the regulations. The inclusion of women is much better today. Because some challenges remain, we continue to support projects on women in clinical research.

Q: What else are you working on?

A: The Office of Women's Health has an outreach program called "Take Time to Care" that connects women with easy-to-read materials and videos on everything from diabetes to hair dyes.

Q: How do you get the information to women?

A: Women can watch the videos and get free copies of our materials online at www.fda.gov/womens. We also work with a national network of partners who help disseminate our information. Our partners have ranged from health clinics and colleges to chain drug stores and the syndicated advice column "Dear Abby."

Q: Dear Abby?

A: Yes. For several years, the "Dear Abby" column has announced our information kits during National Women's Health Week in May to its 110 million readers. Partners like "Dear Abby" and Parade magazine have helped us reach out to women who wouldn't necessarily think to look to FDA for free health information.

Q. Earlier you also mentioned research and training.

A: We fund grants for scientists at FDA and our sister agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to conduct research in areas like breast cancer imaging, device safety and hormones. These projects have produced more than 200 published articles that help health professionals better understand and treat women's health problems. We also sponsor workshops for health professionals and we've partnered with NIH to develop free online courses which train researchers to look for sex differences.

Q: What is the greatest hope for improving women's health?

A: Most of the chronic conditions like heart disease can be avoided, or certainly delayed, by healthy behavior—eating right, getting screenings and using medicines wisely. My hope is that women can use FDA resources to help them make healthy life choices.

Q: You seem happy in your work. Why?

A: I work with dedicated, enthusiastic scientists and advocates for women's health. I enjoy mentoring the graduate students who come through our office. And I love the challenge of entrepreneurial government—building public-private partnerships.

This article appears on FDA's Consumer Updates page, which features the latest on all FDA-regulated products.

March 11, 2013

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