"Outdoorsy". The word conjures images of mega-layered flannel, polar fleece and gortex jackets. Ailin’s …
Fitness
Green Your Game
I openly admit it: my game could use a little work. After a hiatus from any real physical activity – tennis, golf,…
New Urbanism and the Green Heart of Suburbia
Now that my city, San Francisco, has been given one of the highest walkability rates in the nation – surpassing NY…
The Flaw of the Bra: Health Hazards of Bouncing Breasts
We can fly to the moon and live without gravity, yet have not managed to harness the technology to keep our breasts in p…
'Green' Banana Guide: Buying, Nutrition, and Recipes
My daughter used to eat so many bananas I thought she might be part monkey. Of course, the big ears and tail didn’…
Study Proves Writing It Down Sheds the Pounds
So far today I’ve eaten one tamale, one fried egg, three carrot sticks, a small salad with nuts, and a small cup o…
10 Links to Give Us a Break
With the whirl of stories we’ve sent your way, we need a few moments to catch our breath. So grab a green tea and …
Parli Italiano? Learning New Languages in Middle Age Can Combat Memory Loss
Mi Chiamo Luanne. Come tu chiami? Those were the first phrases on the chalkboard in my 10-week intensive Italian class a…