The Skinny on Fats
Even when you’re trying to lose weight, you need some fat in your diet for good health. While fat in general has gotten a bad…
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Diet Tips That Go Beyond Calorie Cutting
Calories in must be less than calories out — that’s the basic rule of dieting. But there’s more to losing weight because more than hunger…
Read onWhy Printed Calorie Counts at Restaurants Are Important
May 7, 2018 marked a milestone for public health in the United States. It’s the date that mandatory nutrition and calorie information took effect for…
Read on3 Ways to Tame Food Temptations
Losing weight often comes down to changing the patterns and habits that led to overeating. And that usually takes self-control, or the ability to resist…
Read onThinking of Others Makes Healthy Choices Easier
MONDAY, Sept. 24, 2018Reminding people to eat less or exercise usually gets their back up. That’s one reason why public health messages fall on deaf…
Read onStaying a Happy Couple During a Home Reno
Spending to make your home nicer, safer and more efficient can save you money in the long run, but it could cause stress in your…
Read on4 Habits That Lead to Better Food Choices
The choices you make every day, both big and small, influence your weight and your health. For instance, do you grab coffee and a donut…
Read onSay No to Yo-Yo Dieting
New to weight loss or tired of yo-yo dieting? Learning “stability skills” first may lead to greater long-term weight loss success. Many dieters regain up…
Read onLosing Weight the Online Way
Not being able to attend face-to-face meetings doesn’t mean you can’t get the benefits of joining an organized diet group. All you need is an…
Read onTaming Those High-Calorie Temptations
It’s the dieter’s tug-of-war: the need to lose weight versus the urge to eat high-calorie foods. Scientists say the easy availability of sweets and other…
Read onThe Health Benefits of Eating Earlier
Weight loss depends on eating fewer calories than your body uses up. But when you eat those calories could make a difference that you’ll see…
Read onExercising on an Empty Stomach: Good Idea or Not?
It’s an age-old question, whether it’s better to exercise before or after eating. Research done in the United Kingdom might provide the impetus for some…
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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 …