Month: April 2016

When I think of sweet potatoes, so many sweet, wonderful memories come to mind. Sweet potatoes are very comforting. Whether they’re baked, candied, in the sweet potato pancakes, or in these waffles, they always remind me of my grandmother’s hugs. I guess that’s why I just love sweet potatoes.From Melba’s American Comfort. Makes 3 to…

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For something so sweet, sugar really can be quite awful. That’s because if you’re consuming more than 21 percent of your daily calories from added sugars, you double your risk of death from heart disease compared to people who consume just 10 percent of their calories from added sugars. That’s according to a 2014 study…

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP According to a recent study, the percentage of elderly people in American nursing homes who are moderately to severely overweight has climbed to 25%, a dramatic increase from 14% back in 2000. How does this alarming trend affect both health outcomes and care delivery in caregiving settings? Joining Dr.…

Our modern work life is stressful, and to make things worse, we tend to prioritize our jobs over self-care. But my career was so intense that I gained a serious amount of weight and endured health problems. Here’s how I put down the cupcakes and laced up my hiking boots in The Episodic Career. I…

There is an obvious economic divide between single women and married women—two incomes are always better than one. But it goes deeper than that; being single simply costs more than being married. From tax breaks to housing costs, our economic system is set up to benefit couples. Find out more about the financial implications for…

Wedding season is right around the corner. Are you ready? With today’s ever-increasing expectations of Instagram-ready nuptials, newly engaged couples typically go from zero to panic attack just after the question is popped. These wedding planning guides are here to help. Written by pros with a sense of style, these books will show you how…

I think this might be the healthiest breakfast you could have, and it goes from fridge to plate in less than ten minutes. After a bowlful you’ll feel like a superhero all day! Eating this for breakfast also means that, before you’ve even started your day, you’ve had four great portions of veggies, which is…

Finding work has never been easy, but today we face the additional challenge of having too much technology. Do job-hunting web sites make a difference, or is networking still the best way to find a new position? How do less tech-savvy job seekers stay relevant and put their best foot forward? Learn more in The…