Some signs of stress you can’t help but notice: sweaty palms, nausea and tense muscles. Other signs you can’t feel, but they can have serious concerns for your health. A new study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, showed that women’s hearts may be especially vulnerable to the effects of stress. During a stressful experience, women showed a greater restriction in their blood vessels compared with men. When blood vessels constrict, it

There is something inherently romantic about the beach. Maybe its the relaxing walks near the ocean, the vibrant sunsets or the way the waves crash into the sand. When the long summer days begin to fade and Long Beach Island slows to a calming pace, a different kind of magic fills the air, making it one of our favorite times of year to go out for a romantic dinner. If you’re looking to spend a special night out on Long Beach Island, these are the spots you should check out! T

Makes 20 cookies Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg ¼ cup molasses 2-¼ cups flour 2 tsp. Ground ginger 1 tsp. Baking soda ¾ tsp. Ground cinnamon ½ tsp. Ground cloves ¼ tsp. Salt Additional sugar DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture and stir well. Roll into 1-½-inch balls,

Floral Designs Reynolds Floral Market Location Bonnet Island | Boathouse Chapel Phots by Ann Coen | Love & Light Photography | Lauren Fair Photography Soft blue, blush, and white flowers were used in this whimsical, garden inspired chapel display. Timeless wedding blooms including hydrangeas, roses, delphinium and lisianthus were nestled in free flowing greenery including olive branches and bay leaf, creating a dreamy foundation for this Long Beach Island wedding. We

You have finally made the decision to move forward with the renovation of your beach house! Whether you choose to remodel your kitchen, upgrade your bathroom, rebuild a deck or add additional living space to accommodate your growing family and numerous visitors, you need a plan. Being prepared will help to alleviate stress and eliminate feeling overwhelmed. Here are Six Steps to Guide you through the Planning Process: HIRE PROFESSIONALS Hire a licensed and insured professiona

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 lbs. Large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 large garlic cloves, chopped ¼ cup olive oil 1 tsp. Salt ¾ tsp. Cayenne pepper 2 tsp. Smoked paprika 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp. hot sauce Lemon slices Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes DIRECTIONS: In a bowl add chopped garlic with salt; stir in cayenne pepper and smoked paprika along with the olive oil, lemon juice and hot sauce. In a large bowl add the shrimp with the garlic oil mixtur

Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 12 strips bacon 26 beef tenderloin pieces HORSERADISH SAUCE: ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 1 tbsp. prepared horseradish 1 tbsp. shallots, minced ¼ cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped Salt & pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Preheat grill to medium high heat. In a small bowl mix, Greek yogurt, horseradish, minced shallots, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside. In a larger bowl add the beef tenderloin pieces and season with salt and pepper. Wrap eac

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 3 lbs. Brussels sprouts 6 tablespoons olive oil 6 shallots, thinly sliced 2 oz. thickly sliced Pancetta, diced 3 tbsp. pine nuts, toasted Salt & Pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: In boiling water, cook the Brussels sprouts until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and slice the Brussels sprouts in half. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the shallots and cook over low heat until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Set aside. Pour the remaining olive

Staying young and beautiful forever might sound like the plot of a sci-fi movie, but what if there was a way wind back time naturally? If you have a medicine cabinet stocked with skin masks, creams, anti-aging potions and products, take a closer look at the ingredient label. You may find the ingredient “collagen” more than a few times. You should know that collagen is actually the most abundant protein already found in your body. Its main job as a part of the human anatomy is

Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 tbsp. Sugar ¾ cup Cognac ½ cup Triple Sec orange liqueur 4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Ice Lemon wedges DIRECTIONS: Pour sugar on a small plate. Rub lemon wedge halfway around rim of a rocks or a coupe glass. Dip the top of glass in sugar to coat outside rim of glass and set aside. Combine Cognac, Triple Sec and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake very well. Strain and pour into glasses and serve. Garnish with lemon wedges.