Figuring Out Fats
byThere are two main types of fats: saturated and unsaturated. Natural sources of healthy fats include foods like olives, walnuts, flaxseed and grassfed meats.
HEALTH + WELLBEING
Putting a Floor Under the Pelvic Organs
by50 percent of women will experience some type of pelvic floor disorder by age 80. We set out to demystify this common, but rarely discussed condition.
D Is for Downsize
byProfessional organizer Nicole Gruter says that the key to turning your personal space into a positive space is to organize, de-clutter and most importantly, downsize.
Too Much of a Good Thing
byMany parents worry about their kids having too much screen time. Some are even concerned their children are developing obsessive behaviors regarding their smartphones or Internet enabled devices, but few know what to do about it.
Hear, See, Do
byEach of us learns and understands the world around us in different ways, according to Vida Groman, a Madison counselor and expert in Perceptual Thinking Patterns, a model developed by educational psychologist Dawna Markova.
Inclusive Breast Cancer Treatment
byThe minute after a breast cancer diagnosis, “normal” doesn’t exist. In the midst of swirling emotions, women have to make quick decisions with long-lasting implications.
Stress Less
byHow do successful female entrepreneurs handle the entrepreneurial stress? First and foremost: get help.
Straight Talk on Shingles
byThey say things get better with age. A fine cheddar, or perhaps an artisanal wine. The varicella zoster virus though, not so much.
What To Do After Calling It Quits
byRetirement Life Coach Mary Helen Conroy says that instead of regarding retirement as the end of an era, you should view it as a new beginning.
From Sedentary to A Spring in Her Step
byThe serene smile on Ellen Millar’s face as she teaches her Easy Yoga Plus class gives her away. She really loves leading the group of mostly seniors in yoga.