Cut the Fat for Lunch
Your kids had a good summer. You were able to get them away from the TV and outside to play for lots of exercise. But…
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Body Talk
Easy Neck Stretches for Tension Relief
It can happen when you’re stuck in traffic, or hunched over for hours at your desk, or even sitting in the stands watching your child’s…
Read onHurricanes Like Dorian Take Heavy Toll on Mental Health
When severe storms or hurricanes like Dorian sweep through communities with high winds and flooding, they can leave more than physical damage in their wake.…
Read onCan Older Women Stop Getting Mammograms?
Although regular screening mammograms can catch breast cancer early, new research suggests women over 75 who have chronic illnesses can probably skip this test. The…
Read onExercise Is Good Medicine for Advanced Colon Cancer
Waging a successful battle against advanced colon cancer should include regular doses of exercise, a new study suggests. It found that physical activity was associated…
Read onEven Age 80 Is Not Too Late to Begin Exercising: Study
Even seniors who never exercised regularly can benefit from a workout program, researchers say. A new study found that men in their 70s and 80s…
Read onFor NFL Players, Career Length, Role Affect Future Health Risks: Study
Pro football players who had long careers at key positions are more likely to have concussion-related problems such as confusion, memory loss, depression and anxiety,…
Read onMajor Study Gives Women More Guidance on Hormone Therapy During Menopause
Women who receive hormone therapy to help ease menopausal symptoms have an increased risk of breast cancer, which can persist long after they stop the…
Read onLong-Term ‘Couch Potatoes’ May Face Double the Odds for Early Death
Decades spent on couches, chairs and otherwise not exercising could mean much shorter lives, new research shows. A Norwegian team who tracked health outcomes for…
Read onLong-Term ‘Couch Potatoes’ May Face Double the Odds for Early Death
Decades spent on couches, chairs and otherwise not exercising could mean much shorter lives, new research shows. A Norwegian team who tracked health outcomes for…
Read onYour Dog May Be Leading You to a Healthier Heart
Your dog might be your heart’s best friend, if a new study is any indication. Researchers found that compared with people who had no pets,…
Read onHair Loss Not Just a Male Problem
The sad sight of a receding hairline is not limited to men, a dermatologist says. Hair loss is just as common in women, and it…
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Profiles
Shelley Zalis Dispels the Myth of Emotion In the Boardroom
Shelley Zalis has had an eclectic career trajectory, to say the least. She began in the corporate world and transitioned to the tech world, where …
The Culinary Spirit of Chef Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn, known for her San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (which has received two coveted Michelin stars) and Petit Crenn, is the World’s Best Female …
Ada Lovelace Day: Celebrating Women in Science
As the name implies, Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is a day dedicated to Ada Lovelace. Just as importantly, it’s a day for celebrating the women …
Deanne Bell: Engineer, TV Host, & Education Advocate
When you talk about a modern-day Renaissance woman, Deanne Bell pretty much fits that bill to a T. Since she was a child, Bell was …