In my forty years on this planet I have never met a woman who dislikes chocolate. Have you? I did not think so. Even health and fitness guru Bob Greene has said that “Any sane person loves chocolate.” It seems like we females are hard-wired to love chocolate, regardless of the preferred variety. For me,…
When I was eleven, I was at the mall with my friend, Allison. After lunch I went to use the restroom and there I saw blood. Despite some nerves I did not say a word and we went on with our day. That evening at home it happened again. I had absolutely no idea what…
I don’t know about you, but I have trouble starting my day off right without a cup of coffee. The headlines, however, seem to waver on whether coffee is good or bad for our bodies. One day it seems that the news is touting coffee and the next day the news is telling us to…
The dog days of summer are starting to wind down and we are all getting ready for back-to-school. As you shop for clothing and school supplies for your child, be sure to put sunscreen on your list. Research shows that about 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers and 65% of melanomas are associated with long term…
David Bakke lives in Atlanta with his young son, and constantly looks for ways to save money at the grocery store – all while catering to food allergies in his family. He shares his insights on Money Crashers Personal Finance, a site that delves into topics including budgeting, credit card deals, and extreme couponing strategies….
Hey Dr. G I’ve got a topic for you… making kids “clean their plate.” Growing up I was always told to finish all of my dinner. This lesson has stuck to me so well that I’ll eat past the point of being full rather than waste food. Now that I’m a parent I find myself…
My family traveled for several years with my husband’s job. I have to admit, in the beginning it was fun to eat at restaurants and fast food joints that were unfamiliar to us, disregarding the amount of fat, carbohydrates and calories we were consuming. It wasn’t fun to realize that I’d outgrown some of my…
I love taking road trips. I find it relaxing and really, the best way to get to know your Nation. There are so many great finds when driving off the beaten path. Long lost structures, old signs that may have been there before the roads were paved. Just love it! Not sure if you got…
Here’s some fresh and helpful information on extending your life and reducing your real cardiovascular risk. 2100 people die in the U.S. every day from heart disease/heart attacks and strokes. More women than men die of heart attacks because the way they present their symptoms are very different than men’s. This largely preventable disease is…
