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Why Are You Sitting While Reading This? Oct. 17, 2018
A new analysis of self-reported activity levels among adults in 168 countries indicates that more th... Read More
Warm Up to Thermograms. What? You've Never Head of Them? Oct. 16, 2018
Every woman I know worries about breast cancer, including me. It doesn't just run in my family; it g... Read More
Live Long and Eat Like a Mediterranean Oct. 12, 2018
In 2015, I reported on the sleeping habits of three tribal groups whose lifestyles roughly match up ... Read More
Do Your Folks Have an Advance Health Care Directive? Do You? Oct. 10, 2018
Dear Carrie: I'm trying to help my parents, who are in their late 60s, with estate planning. They're... Read More
Kitchen Makeover Sep. 28, 2018
I went on a cleaning spree last weekend and cleaned my kitchen — refrigerator, cabinets, all o... Read More
Small Moves and Big Government: Well-Being Matters in 2018 Jan. 02, 2018
New Year clearances are happening all over town, including my own desk, piled high with articles, no... Read More
Is Trump Making You Sick? Nov. 29, 2017
I tried not to roll my eyes when an acquaintance, a woman I respect for her professional accomplishm... Read More
8 Fun Ways to Make Yourself Completely Miserable Nov. 28, 2017
A smiling and enthusiastic fan of the column introduced herself to me the other day in Sarasota, Flo... Read More
Power-Ups! When Your Energy Stalls, Flip a Switch Oct. 24, 2017
I wish I could make you cut back on sugar, breathe away your stress or eat only grass-fed beef. But ... Read More
Multigenerational Living Part 2: Students Feb. 02, 2017
I just love it when I learn about an experiment that has turned out to be a win-win for everyone inv... Read More
You Want Change? Say Hello to Your Commander in Chief Dec. 06, 2016
On this all parties agree: Changing old habits isn't easy. We humans are lulled by the usual things:... Read More
Thanksgiving Nov. 23, 2016
Some Thanksgivings are easy. When my children were younger, I just could not believe how lucky I was... Read More
Wellness for All! Who Can Debate That? Oct. 25, 2016
There I was, watching the third presidential debate along with tens of millions of battle-weary Amer... Read More
School's In! 5 Ways to Jump to the Head of the Class Aug. 30, 2016
This Labor Day is especially laborious. The fun of summer is over, the stress of presidential politi... Read More
The Failing Health of Our National Wellness Program Apr. 03, 2015
It is possible — even likely — that you are sitting as you read this, just as I was sitt... Read More
My Ring Bling Thing Jul. 23, 2014
As cellphones become ever more essential (are they really "mobile" if they're permanently attached t... Read More
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer Jul. 17, 2014
Angelina Jolie's decision to have a bilateral mastectomy has led to high interest in the causes of b... Read More
Live Long and Squirm Jul. 02, 2014
Over countless lifetimes, humans have sought the secret of immortality — or at least how to li... Read More
High Heat Hits Home: A True and Scary Story Jul. 01, 2014
(I wrote this column from a Greek island a few years ago. It's about the dangers of overheating R... Read More
