Yellow is a great color - it's the color of sunshine, and sunshine energizes us. Yellow fruits and vegetables come in a range of textures and flavors, and contain a variety of beneficial vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Here are some to choose next time you're at the market... More >>

I recently went to go see a movie (something I very rarely do), and I didn't bring my cell phone in with me. I then went to lunch, and again, left my phone in the car. For some reason, this freaked people out. More >>

...I've finally acknowledged that when I was growing up, my family's dialogue was about fears, and I learned to think 1) if I was perfect, my parents would be happy and 2) I couldn't be happy unless I was perfect. More >>

Last winter, I weighed A LOT! My husband suggested I joined a weight loss program. I did, but boy was I angry he thought I was FAT. More >>

During my naval service 25 years ago, I was severely injured and shipped to the naval hospital for knee surgery and physical therapy (both of which were mishandled). More >>

This listener, Lidia, was severely injured during her naval service. Her surgery and rehab were botched and, on top of that, her family never visited while she was in the hospital. More >>

A listener, Pat, heard my commentary yesterday regarding the overweight anchorwoman in Wisconsin and sent me an email which you can read below. Here is my response: More >>

It is never too late to encourage your child to make healthy food choices and build a foundation that will last a lifetime. Here are few suggestions for including fruits and vegetable in your child's lunch box... More >>

I have so enjoyed the encouragement of the other e-mails on making time to exercise. I thought I'd throw out a few of my own. Maybe it will get others thinking creatively. More >>

I delivered my first daughter naturally, and the transition and pushing stages felt like they lasted for 2 days. By the time my baby was placed in my arms, I could barely lift my arms, they were so weak. More >>