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A Lesson in 'If This Won't Kill You, That Will" 4 Nov 2011 | 10:28 am
Sometimes, figuring out what is healthy is confusing. The media seems to report something, then scientists come along and contradict it practically the next week. For example, eggs. Eggs used to be...
Are Girls Worse at Math and Does That Translate to Lower Salaries Later in Life? 27 Oct 2011 | 04:51 am
One of the best parts about living in Chicago is access to the country's top universities. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to hear a lecture by one of the area's top economists on the topic of math ...
Should You Stop Taking Your Supplements or Not? 14 Oct 2011 | 09:41 am
I'm a few days late in commenting on two studies that were published this week suggesting that vitamin and mineral supplements are harmful. One study tracked 38,000 women starting when they were 55-6...
Another Possible Reason Why Girls May be Hitting Puberty Earlier 6 Oct 2011 | 03:38 am
There's no doubt that young girls these days are maturing a lot faster than when we were little. On average, puberty is starting as young as 9 years in Caucasions and 8 years in African-Americans (an...
Should You Eat Like a Caveman? The Paleolithic Diet 25 Sep 2011 | 09:55 am
This one goes out to Megan, a personal trainer based in London. She's been hearing a lot about the Paleolithic Diet and wants to know the real scoop. Here goes... The Paleolithic Diet is also calle...
Ode to Some K-Cups...and Boo to Others 23 Sep 2011 | 09:23 am
In 1904, electric washing machines became commercially available, changing the lives of (cringing as I say this) women forever. In 1919, the blender was invented, which greatly improved the rate at w...
What is That Liquid on Top of My Yogurt? 1 Sep 2011 | 05:45 am
Know what I'm talking about? You open your container of yogurt and there's a thin layer of liquid on top? It also happens with other dairy products like sour cream and cottage cheese. What is that ...
Frozen Spinach is Not Always a Substitute for Fresh....and Other Tips 24 Aug 2011 | 12:13 pm
Imagine you once made the best breakfast smoothie that was a blend of non-fat yogurt, blueberries, orange juice and fresh spinach. It was so delicious, that you wanted to make it again. However, you...
Snacking for Back-to-School 16 Aug 2011 | 09:37 am
It's that time of year again. Time to pack up the kiddos in the morning and send them off to school. Along with their backpacks, lunches, special assignments, a check for the fundraiser-du-jour, w.....
Whey for Stealth Weight Loss 30 Jul 2011 | 08:06 am
Protein is good. I've blogged a lot about the research showing that increasing protein intake (to about 80-100 grams per day for most women), while decreasing carbohydrate intake, is associated with ...
