Intimacy: The Elusive Fountain of Youth?
People seeking more satisfaction in their later years might find sex is the spice of life, new research suggests. For the study, researchers analyzed survey…
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Snacking for Diet Success
Restrictive diets are hard to stick with, especially when you must eliminate most of your favorite foods. Research has also found that cutting out a…
Read onFollow the Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss, Too
When the 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines were released, they included details for following the Mediterranean-style diet. That’s the way of eating in countries that border…
Read onBuilding the Bonds of Friendship
It’s well known that having friends plays a big part in our emotional and physical well-being. And while friendships make life more rewarding at every…
Read onWays to Fit Pasta Into Your Diet
Who doesn’t crave a big bowl of spaghetti every now and then? But then comes the question of how to fit it into a smart…
Read onHave Your Cake … And Lose Weight, Too
No one thinks of a piece of layer cake as a diet item. But it turns out that even conscientious label readers may overestimate the…
Read onPut Some Healthful Into Holiday Eating
You can eat a healthful diet during the holidays with just a few tweaks to traditional recipes, the American Heart Association says. “We want to…
Read onTip the Scale in Your Favor
Whether you track your diet efforts on paper or with an app, frequent and consistent self-monitoring contributes to success. However, one aspect of recordkeeping —…
Read onCarb Cycling: An Exercise in Weight Loss
Trying to choose between a high-carb and a low-carb diet? There’s a third option that might suit you even better. The concept is called carb…
Read on5 Diet Foods That Are High in Fiber
Dietary fiber is a unique component of many foods. It has no actual nutrients yet helps ward off a host of diseases and has even…
Read onLike Coffee? You May Be Genetically Wired That Way
Coffee’s bitter taste shouldn’t be a selling point. But a genetic variant explains why so many people love the brew, a new study suggests. Bitterness…
Read onSidestep These Menu Minefields
People with food allergies aren’t the only ones who need to be aware of menu minefields when eating out. If you’re trying to lose weight,…
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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 …