On a primary school field trip to the zoo, David, age six, lets go his companion’s hand, jumps over the retaining wall and flings himself into the pool where the seals are being fed. Oscar is in third grade, but when reading aloud he... Read More

According to the American Obesity Association, an estimated 120 million adults in the United States are obese or overweight, and obesity is a major risk factor in diabetes. ’People who lose even small amounts of weight—five to seven... Read More

“It is better to spend three years searching for the best instructor than to train for ten years under an ineffective one.“ With this wisdom gleaned from a Chinese text on Kung Fu, the author summarizes one of the most important... Read More

Baby Boomers represent a huge and formidable percentage of our population, and they have been hitting that dreaded milestone—age fifty—in record numbers. But Boomers are not as accepting of the aging process as previous generations.... Read More

For many years in this country, medical doctors were considered demi-gods who could do no wrong. After more than forty years specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, the author has written a memoir reminiscent of Abraham Verghese’s... Read More

“Millions of people suffer from pain. Pain complaints account for more than 70 million doctor’s office visits per year in the United States alone.” Pain can be the signal of an injury or disease, but not all pain is necessary or... Read More

“This book is not about dieting. It is about celebrating womanhood. It is about taking care of that very special you. And it is about putting yourself first.” Weight loss requires a combination of factors-changing behaviors and... Read More

Did you know that the daily diet for a woman athlete should be made up of at least 60% carbohydrates? For a woman consuming 3,000 calories a day, that translates to 450 grams, which is the equivalent of “30 bananas, 12 large potatoes,... Read More