Over the years, every time I have told somebody they are in danger, they don't want to hear it. But it happens. And so I'm going to impale it on your minds even more. Here are just a few stories from the recent past... More >>

...As a school nurse in an elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, I struggle on a daily basis to address the obesity epidemic among our students (and staff). More >>

I am where I am now because of you and a dear friend along the way of 11 years. I found myself slipping lately due to the economy and my career. So, I thrust my head into my books hunting for Bad Childhood - Good Life. More >>

Several months ago, I called your show. My husband of 18 years had been battling bladder cancer for the past three years, enduring 9 rounds of targeted chemo along with almost as many surgeries, and the doctors were recommending the complete removal of his urinary tract including both kidneys. More >>

I am 42. I am 5'1" tall and weigh about 165. I have weighed this all my life, on average. My lowest weight was 125 pounds 21 years ago just before my wedding. I think my highest was about 192 back in 2006, a couple of years after I quit my job to stay at home with my son. More >>

I am a product of an affair my mother had on her first husband. I have 12 half brothers and sisters, but only grew up knowing 3 of them (the three from her first marriage). My mother divorced and remarried my step father when I was 4. More >>

My nephew who is 12 years old has been heavy most of his life. He loves the computer and all those hand-held games and surprisingly enough is a couch potato. More >>

Taking a deep breath after the busyness of the winter holidays doesn't necessarily mean you need to rely on weeks of (and the expense of) take-out food to restore your culinary energy. The following three-course economic weeknight menus (appetizers, entrees, and healthy desserts) are filled with gourmet touches that take just seconds each. More >>

...After having my first son, I went back to work full-time after 6 weeks because I honestly did not have anyone mention there was another option. Then my daughter and a second son came along...I was stressed! More >>

...I have been seeing a therapist for about 5 months now for my problems of low self worth, and difficulties dealing with my situation of being a live in aid for my older special needs brother after my mother passed away. More >>