To your health

A SOFT TOUCH: Revive your dried up hands with boscia Daily Hand Revival Therapy SPF 15. It hydrates and revitalizes while combating UV damage. The gentle formula, with mulberry, questamide and jojoba leaf, also lightens and prevents sunspots. You'll be delighted to know it was produced without the touch of a human hand in its germ-free laboratory in Japan. $12, at Nordstrom and boscia.net.

TRAIN LIKE THE STARS: Hollywood's yoga trainer, Mark Blanchard, will help you lose weight and increase energy with his Progressive Power Yoga Trilogy. The mind/body workout is great for the fitness novice and the exercise enthusiast. The upbeat video series will have you working out like Jennifer Lopez, Drew Barrymore and Courtney Cox. $59.95 VHS or DVD, at progressivepower yoga.com or 800-861-YOGA.

GOT A BAD BACK? The Good Back Book (Firefly, $19.95) offers hope, with illustrations of spinal anatomy, analyses of posture faults and tips on when to consult a doctor. Author Renita Fehrsen-Du Toit covers physiotherapy, rolfing, Pilates, Swedish massage and more. The book takes a balanced approach to back health, making it a useful reference for just about anyone.

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