Men and eating disorders
Eating Disorders: Not Just a Girl ThingBy Drew Walen I'm 6 feet tall and weigh 250 pounds. I have broad shoulders and a large rib cage that makes me look like an undersized football lineman. I've been in bars where a drunk guy wanted to mess with me while I'm sitting down but backed off quickly when I stood up. There is power in being a big guy, even when that size has nothing to do with spending countless hours in a gym pumping ungodly amounts of iron. And there is a terr... Read Full Story
Can Your Mind Help Control Your Body Weight?
Most weight-loss programs focus almost exclusively on the body: Eat less, exercise more, and you'll drop pounds. But a mounting body of scientific evidence suggests that what and how you think can also help you lose weight. And that possibility is drawing mainstream attention: Even the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Md., are funding studies that examine how mental techniques can help yield thinner, healthier people. The following is a roundup of recent research on which ... Read Full Story
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It's a great week for telling stories
StoryCorps is having a "National Day of Listening" this Friday where we're encouraged to talk to older relatives and friends and hear their stories. I love the idea and want to do my part to encourage your participation and make it a more meaningful day for you and your family. So I encourage you to take advantage of the "National Day of Listening" this Friday and record, if only in your mind, your family's stories. National Public Radio is also promoting the day... Read Full Story
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7-Year-Old Political Blogger Gets Obama Thank You Letter
This is one of those cute stories you don't expect much from when you hear about them ("Oh no, another insufferable kid story with a presidential angle"), but this one is different.read more | digg story Read Full Story
Dieters eliminate food groups to slim down
Before you omit meat, wheat or the gluten, take a look at the pros and cons of these diets. read more | digg story Read Full Story
54 Inspirational Quotes To Jumpstart Your Day
You can read them all at once, or separate them for each week of the year. Read them in the morning, on the weekends, or as part of a weekly review. Put a post-it note on your wall, carry them in your pocket or write them on your hand.read more | digg story Read Full Story
What to eat when hungry after a workout
Tips for fueling your body after exerciseread more | digg story Read Full Story
10 Overused Words in Writing
All words are good words, but some are overused in writing. We created a list of 10 overused words, based on documents we have edited during the last 5 years. Which of these do you overuse?read more | digg story Read Full Story