Wisdom for Dummies
Don’t compare yourself to other people. But if you must, always compare yourself to someone in worse shape than you are. #selfesteem Find more dubious advice in I Used to Think I Was Not That […]
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T is for Torture and Treadmills
I stepped out of the bathroom, all shiny and clean, a hint of make-up, my hair perfectly coiffed. I was all set for the big day. “You showered? You washed your hair?” […]
When in Doubt, Blame Science
Life is hard. When we do something wrong, we all fall back on excuses and blame others. “The dog ate my homework.” “My mother won’t let me go to the party.” “The Devil […]
Don’t Worry. He’s Vicious…
Whether to walk a dog leashed or off leash is roiling into the sort of controversy not seen since America asked itself, “Who shot J.R.?” Many still suspect it was an off-leash dog. At issue […]
Cartwheeling Sandwiches
Puerto Rican Entree TRIPLETA INGREDIENTS 1 garlic clove 1 medium onion ¼ cup ketchup 3 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1¼ pounds sirloin […]
The Exercise Pill: One Swallow, Then Svelte
Just in time for Spring and Summer, well, almost, well, maybe — an exercise pill. Think of it. One swallow away from svelte! It’s true. Well, sort of. What’s true is that scientists […]
Fitness Lovers Bare All
It’s not too late, fitness lovers. Still want to make good on that New Year’s resolution to get in shape in 2018, but hate the chic club scene, where all the cool girls and guys […]
HO HO HOPress: Revisiting our Releases for 2017
As we do each holiday season, we re-visit the year’s releases and maybe a few from the prior year as a way not only to show off our authors but to inspire readers to purchase […]
Want to live longer? Check out these studies
Let’s face it: we’re all getting older. From the onslaught of ads for creams to erase the visible signs of aging, to the surprising snap, crackle and pop noises our bodies begin to make, to […]
7 Safe indoor hikes because ticks and mosquitoes suck
Last week I awoke to the sight of a doe and her fawn frolicking in our backyard. My initial reaction was, ‘Oh, how adorable’ but once they disappeared into the woods, I exclaimed, “Now even […]