On a trip to Alaska I saw salmon jumping repeatedly upstream, moving against the current and sometimes even swimming to higher elevations. What an amazing example of “exercise” in nature. Wild salmon is an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fats and vitamin D. It’s one of my favorite foods. But their couch-potato counterparts, farm-raised salmon, never have to swim very […]

Without question, women are the nurturers in our society. You carry the pregnancy and breast-feed the baby. You are the epicenter of healthcare decisions for your family and are more likely to be the caregiver when a family member falls ill.  You are often the limo driver, the chef and the chief financial officer of your household. And in addition […]

Forget “Happy Hour.” Eating finger food and drinking more alcohol with random people in the late afternoon may enhance your wasteline but it doesn’t enhance your timeline on this earth. Instead, grab your lover, family member or a friend you care about and spend a “happy our” socializing. Relax. Talk. Laugh. Hug. Studies show that friends and loved ones actually […]