When Lisa Warm was in the third grade, she had never heard words like abuse or rape. Today, sadly, many young girls have not only heard the words, some have felt the pain. Warm helps them talk about it and figure out what to do with their feelings. It’s just one part of her job as a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run, a program where, yes, girls do run, but they also learn a lot about life and themselves. Continue reading →
By SARA MOULTON Associated Press I don’t eat lamb very often because of its fattiness, which also makes it so delicious. So I’ve come up with a recipe for smaller lamb steaks that are cut from the leg, one of the leanest cuts of lamb. So lean, in fact, you have to figure out how to replace the flavor and … Continue Reading →
BY KAREN MARTIN Special Sections editor There’s no other way to say it – tanned skin is damaged skin. So unless your tan is coming out of a bottle, when your skin darkens it indicates damage from UV rays. And that’s true whether it’s been darkened by the sun or in a tanning bed. Continue reading →
Remember that great feeling when you raced your brother to the stop sign and you won? It was a competition, but it was fun, too. Experience that joy again with the Fitocracy app. There are challenges, motivation, advice from other Fitocrats and a chance to show your friends (or your brother) just who’s boss. Join a group … Continue reading →
When hunger strikes and you head to the kitchen to fix a meal or grab a snack, it helps to have healthy foods on hand so you can fill up without filling out your clothes. Although health experts tout certain “super foods” that are essential for the body, there are many healthy and versatile foods that … Continue reading →