My life is built around routines, and most of them I do first thing in the morning. My dog always howls at least 15 minutes before the alarm goes off (no matter how early I set it to beat hi... Read more

There is an old (rather sexist) saying that “Clothes don’t make the man – the man makes the clothes.” This has been taken to mean that what we wear doesn’t defi... Read more

Almost everyone talks to themselves and there is nothing unusual about this. People who practice meditation have the goal of quieting the “monkey mind” that often chatters non-st... Read more

Unless you’re in love, a murmuring, fluttering or pounding heart is not a good thing. An irregular or racing heartbeat may be a signal of poor health or impending disease. A rapid puls... Read more

“With enough butter, anything is good.” So said Julia Child, the beloved television chef who taught our mothers and grandmothers how to bring French dishes into the American home... Read more

The nose knows. What things smell like, that is. But, much like the end of your nose, the ability to detect and identify odors is one that is often overlooked and taken for granted. Yet, thi... Read more

Oatmeal is one of those “love it or hate it” foods. Fans extol its dietary virtues while foes turn up their noses at this dish of gruel. In case you ever wondered what the heck g... Read more