When my daughter was a little girl, she had a very distinct way of entering into social situations. If we went to a party or to a new school or playground, she would stan...read full story
I grew up in Miami and wanted nothing more than to be an archaeologist and world traveler. (I was really affected by the Indiana Jones movie series!) I later ended up at ...read full story
Spring—a time of energy and rejuvenation—has finally arrived. For some people, it’s a time when we can be outdoors and enjoy more daylight hours.When I ...read full story
As a young child I would beg my mother to let me mow the lawn. I loved walking behind the push mower watching its blades turn and churn up the grass, and hearing the rhyt...read full story
Giraffes, sparrows, squirrels – and virtually any other wild animal you care to name – eat when they’re hungry, until they’re satisfied, and then they stop eating. Have y...read full story
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” is the famous opening sentence of the classic Charles Dickens novel, A Tale of Two Cities. Darn. That means someone ...read full story
Cravings for salty and/or sugary foods—which are usually high in fat, too—can be extremely powerful, especially once your taste buds get a sampling. The last ...read full story
Think of the number of people you know who are either on a diet, or constantly declaring their desire to embark upon one. When does this begin to straddle the chasm betwe...read full story
“Am I fat?”I’ve never actually asked this question of another human being—until now.I’m sitting in the office of Dr. Linda Bacon, a nutritio...read full story
You have tried many ways to end your food hell, from various food programs to exercise to fasting to who-knows-what. Now I propose that you try something you may or may n...read full story
