Energy Express: Marching: An unexpected exercise in well-being
Normally, I don't think of marching as an aerobic workout. I'm a healthy-lifestyle expert and wellness coach, and I'm a thousand times more likely to mention running, swimming or biking as terrific...
View ArticleIn Fashion: Prom goes Hollywood
Hollywood celebrities may get all the fashion accolades on the awards shows, but now prom goers are getting the star treatment, too. From the red carpet to the dance floor, the prom dresses this year...
View ArticleJohn Cena will host the Kid's Choice Awards
Despite his claims to the contrary, you can see John Cena a lot of places: the WWE, in movies like Trainwreck, on the Fox reality series [...]
View ArticleWhat a pumping room at work should look like for nursing mothers, and why
Breast-feeding is a very personal choice. However, the realities of breast-feeding and, later, returning to work as a pumping mother present a new set of very real challenges for a woman.Workplaces...
View ArticleMen and women treat food differently, or why yogurt is feminine and meat is...
A Yoplait Strawberry commercial, released in June, shows a slender brunette dancing around a pink cottage. "Good news, everybody," she coos in a French accent. "There is now 25 percent less sugar!"An...
View ArticleReligion News: Clergy victims group head leaves amid lawsuit
WEEK IN RELIGIONAfter working for more than 30 years to help children sexually abused by Catholic priests, longtime executive director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), David...
View ArticleWeekend warriors, keep doing your thing
Health and fitness experts have long described "weekend warriors" in a mildly negative way. They used the term for individuals who exercised irregularly, perhaps in weekend pickup games. They warned of...
View ArticleNetworx: 7 carpet trends that are new right now
Looking for a practical and reasonably priced floor covering that at the same time, is right on trend? How about carpet? If you've dismissed carpeting as "so last century," take a second look. You may...
View Article10 hacks to keep your house tidy even with a busy schedule
Your dishes are piling up. Dirty laundry is on the floor. You don't even know how long those toys have been hiding in between the couch cushions. We've all been there. Even with a hectic schedule make...
View ArticleThe Clean Cut: Reba McEntire's new song sends a strong Christian message
Reba McEntire's newest release contains a clear call to action as McEntire sings, “We've got to give this world back to God.”
View ArticleWhy self-care is paramount in parenting
In traditional ground-fought wars, the command post behind the lines would often have hot coffee, good food and dry clothes. Was this because the generals were selfish? Or because they deserved it for...
View ArticleThis sly soup deserves a stirring finish
The difference between tomato and rice soup and this roasted red pepper soup with orzo is more of a sidestep than a leap. But the elevation in flavor is noticeable - especially when you embellish the...
View ArticleGemini the Twins; seeing double in the stars
The constellation Gemini the Twins is well placed in the winter evening sky, to the left of Orion.This patch of stars, scattered at random across a portion of the sky, was long, long ago imagined to...
View ArticleLooking Up: Gemini the Twins; seeing double in the stars
The constellation Gemini the Twins is well placed in the winter evening sky, to the left of Orion.This patch of stars, scattered at random across a portion of the sky, was long, long ago imagined to...
View ArticleSpice things up with this sumptuous Thai dish
A dry rub blend of spices and peanuts rubbed into the meat forms a spicy crust that is a great alternative to a marinade. You don't have to wait for the meat to absorb the marinade flavors. The pork is...
View ArticleThe proper way to wash, store and use your formal tablecloths and napkins
Tablecloths and cloth napkins used to be a crucial ingredient in fine dining, whether at home or at a nice restaurant. But today, formal linen cloths are a holidays-only frill in most households, and...
View ArticlePotatoes get a bad rap. They don't deserve it.
In the two decades I've been writing about food and health, one piece of diet advice has remained consistent: Eat more whole plant foods. More vegetables and fruits, more legumes and grains, more...
View ArticleSometimes you really do need to keep your kid home from school
In a perfect world, kids would never get sick, and they'd never miss a day of school. But it's not a perfect world. Kids get sick all the time, and they love to share their nasty little germs with...
View ArticleHome Help: Wood planks can warm up ceilings and walls
TIP OF THE WEEKFor centuries, hardwood planks have been the ultimate material for residential floors. Combining exceptional durability with good looks, oak, walnut, cherry or other solid-wood...
View ArticleFlu is breaking out; surprising studies reveal the cause and how you can...
Watching for the first dip in temperature could protect your family from the annual influx of illness. Here's what you need to know:Here are the factsSeasonal flu breaks out after the winter's first...
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