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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.…

Sleep Tips: Top 10 Sleep Mistakes and Their Solutions
Although we may not like to admit it, many of the sleep problems we experience are the result of bad habits and behaviors. Here are the common sleep "mistakes" I see in my practice and their solutions.
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.

15 Tips to Prevent or Reduce Heartburn
Elevate your head, eat smaller meals, and 13 other ways to ease heartburn.
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.…
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.

Natural Ways to Fight Heartburn
Are your eating and drinking patterns giving you heartburn? Are over-the-counter medications making it worse? Here's how to find out — and fix acid reflux for good.

Get Your Groove Back
Dr. Frank Lipman on why finding your body’s natural sleep cycle and circadian rhythms is the key to strength, vitality and wellness.
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.

Avoiding the Fall Funk
I shouldn't be surprised and yet every year I begin October thinking I'm going to be able to outwit the darkness.

How to Raise Your Food “Pleasure Quotient”
Expert advise on how to overcome feelings of frustration or shame when it comes to eating.

The Joy of Eating Well
Here are tips on how to cultivate a healthy attitude towards foods — and get rid of the "good food"/"bad food" syndrome.
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…
PUMPING IRONY: No Excuses
There's no better way to recharge your fitness routine than a little friendly competition.