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COMING CLEAN: Random Acts of Kindness
One of my favorite lessons from a seminar with Maryanne O’Brien of Live Dynamite was to keep a gratitude log.…
PUMPING IRONY: The Ken Mink Connection
Back on hard court again with my old hoops buddies, I’m thinking of Ken Mink and my basketball future.
PUMPING IRONY: How Much Is Too Much — or Too Little?
A new study says too much — or too little — physical activity can mess up your knees. But how do you define an “optimal” level of exercise?
PUMPING IRONY: A (Hot) Flash of Insight
Swedish researchers have an answer for menopausal hot flashes: Just relax. Easier said than done, I suspect.
COMING CLEAN: Notes from November
In October, I feared the dreaded weight-loss plateau, as I only managed to lose a pound for the entire month.…
COMING CLEAN: For the Love of Ladybird
This time last year, we had to make a hard choice: say goodbye to one of our dogs. It was…
COMING CLEAN: Holiday Food Favorites
Two favorite side dishes in senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl’s family, back by popular demand.
PUMPING IRONY: An Accidental Workout
Sometimes you have to channel your inner 12-year-old in order to get yourself moving.
PUMPING IRONY: The Biggest Step
A new study says you need to take 6,000 steps a day to be a healthy middle-aged woman, but what if you’d rather ride your bicycle?
PUMPING IRONY: The Big Sleep
Does a good night’s sleep become more unlikely as you hit your golden years? Not necessarily.
COMING CLEAN: The Pizza Incident
Pizza! Why do you tempt me so? Senior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl faces the lure of the stuffed crust.
The Case of the Lost Laptop
Editor in Chief Pilar Gerasimo on how screwing up can sometimes be a blessing in disguise.
Living Up to Our Promises
A commitment to self-care may be the first step in showing up for others — and in living up to your full potential.
PUMPING IRONY: A Real Lift
It’s not that I despise jogging (OK, maybe I do), but I’m encouraged by a new study that suggests pumping iron is the best way to prevent the most common chronic diseases.
PUMPING IRONY: Fall Ball
As a youth, I’d hit the practice court in an effort to raise my hoops game. Now it’s all about avoiding embarrassment.
PUMPING IRONY: Let’s Go Crazy!
Do you have to be a little bit crazy to live a healthy life? Probably.
PUMPING IRONY: My New Year’s Resolution
A 5K race on New Year’s Day outside in Minneapolis? Seemed like a good idea at the time.
COMING CLEAN: Voting: It Just Feels Good
Research shows that the simple act of voting can have a profound effect on feeling good about yourself.
COMING CLEAN: October Recap
November snuck up on me, so I’m a little late in posting about my progress last month. And a busy…
COMING CLEAN: Row and Weep
You know those workouts that are so challenging you feel like crying? And maybe you do start weeping, either because you are relieved or proud or exhausted? That was my workout last night.
COMING CLEAN: Kitchen Skills: Easy Roasted Squash
Since we filmed this segment, I’ve been eating a lot of winter squash. I’ve had squash before, but not as…