Apparently, we’re doing more to harm our heart health than we realize. At least, so says – or implies – an article on Yahoo Health this morning. Remember the reports that watching television could shorten your life? Yep. That bad Glued-to-the-Tube habit is at the top of the list for harming heart health, along with […]
Smiling?
We’re headed into a holiday weekend. You may be up for a little unleavened bread or, you’ve tucked away chocolate and eggs in case a certain floppy-eared creature needs to dip into your stash. Either way, you probably visited one or more of your local markets – for food, for drink, and possibly for flowers. […]
Inspiring Women, Fighting The Good Fight
Dr. Barbara Corkey, fighting the good fight in the war on obesity.
Polypharmacy? Yikes!
Managing multiple meds? Beware… and be wary.
Healthy Superbowl Snacks (And Sumptuous Spinach Dip)
Gearing up for the Big Game? Planning the snacks for Superbowl Sunday? Um… What about those New Year’s resolutions? You know the ones – nutritional eating plans, no junk food… Is it possible to to strike a balance between fun food and healthy habits? Other than my fave-of-all-time vegetable chips from Trader Joe’s, I only […]
Losing the Habit of Self-Care
Why putting yourself last is a bad idea.
The FAT Personality
Are some “personalities” more likely to be fat?
Bah, Humbug. Pass the Soup.
It was gorgeous, clear, and mild. It was a heavenly drive, as I made an early morning trek to the Farmer’s Market – fall foliage ablaze with reds and golden yellows. Until. Until a short stretch of road through a small but bustling commercial area, complete with iron lamp posts decorated in shiny bows, berry-bedecked wreaths, […]
Don’t Eat the Daisies? Don’t Eat the Chips!
Shocking Story of How Pringles Are Made? I thought the article might be amusing, but it turns out, “shocking” is an apt description. I’ve been writing occasionally about my slow process of evolving to a healthy, more natural diet – and for less money than on supermarket fare. This recent story on Pringles (and other […]
The Seduction of Small Victories
Even small victories in our daily lives – as parents, as people – bring satisfaction.