The Psychology of Waiting in Line

How much time do you think we spend waiting in line? This week, after several trips to Party City for costumes,  it felt like I wait…a lot. Whether I’m picking up kids or checking out at the grocery store, I spend a lot of time waiting. Don’t even get me started on waiting in lines at amusement […]

What’s the Deal with Vitamin B12?

I received an email from a reader who is wondering if she should take vitamin B12. It is a good inquiry, because many people in the U.S. don’t get enough naturally in their diet. The question comes at an interesting time for me personally, because I was recently diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency. I am […]

Why Do Men Spit So Much?

Do they make more saliva than women?

The Consequences of Turning the “New” 40

Well, ladies, it happened…not proud, but I’ll share. Those hot flashes that had your mother’s friends fanning themselves in the midst of a February blizzard? They started. The first one happened last year in June. I distinctly remember driving to pick up my son for lunch. It was a gorgeous day–blue skies and a blissful 75 degrees. Then, […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the 411 on Mammograms

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. Dr. Laura Klein is walking you through what you need to know and do to check for breast cancer.

HUNGRY GIRL CLEAN & HUNGRY: OBSESSED!

Bookends presents Lisa Lillien author of HUNGRY GIRL CLEAN & HUNGRY: OBSESSED!

The Magic Number of Calories to Lose Weight

I workout to eat. It’s that simple. But recently, I felt a little tightening in my button. So I weighed myself–something I hadn’t done in years. I don’t even own a scale. I weighed myself at the gym. And sure enough, I’d gained 4 pounds. Not much, but I could feel it. And I’ve been the […]

Take Care of Your Girls

The hazy lazy days of summer may inspire you to do as little as possible, but I feel it is my duty to gently remind you, you will only get busier come fall. Now is a great time to look after yourself. Exercise, try something new, meditate, and get your screening exams. Hate getting your boobs squished? Me […]