Weighing in Do you remember that old riddle we heard back in the fifth grade, "What weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of rocks?" Your first inclination may have been that of course, rocks are heavier than feathers. But, the real answer is hidden in the question. This riddle came rushing back to memory one mor... More..

Just Show Up We're rounding the corner on the summer of '07. In a matter of days, Foothill Boulevard will be hopping again as school starts and the days get more structured for both parents and children. This is good news for your body-it loves routine. A regular bedtime and waking time can solve a myriad of health p... More..

Words of Wisdom from Wild Bill I went to check on my aging neighbor, Grandma Molly. She cared for her father Bill who slipped in and out of dementia. I had barely said hello when "Wild Bill" sat up in his chair and shouted, "you don't have cats-they have you!" It was so random, I had a good laugh. I was in my early twent... More..

The Persona Of Thin Years ago, a young mother of small children, I was looking for the "perfect diet" to help me lose a few pounds. When my Mother heard about this she said, "Loa, if you want to be thin-you've got to THINK THIN. It's as simple as that." Yeah right Mom. I didn't think much of it at the time.... More..

Tired and Stressed Out? Duke was a family friend, a gentle, average-sized guy with a large family. He and his wife had just purchased a new refrigerator and stocked it with groceries when their house caught fire. After all the kids got out safely, Duke ran back inside and, with his senses heightened, he picked up ... More..

Make Your Workout Work Out For You As you busily chase the American Dream, priorities can shift wellness to the back burner. Before you know it, your health may be spent. In the end, no matter how prosperous you have become, you cannot buy back your health. As we like to say in Southern California, "Dude, that's messed u... More..

Don't Call Me Late For Supper When asked what his name was, old Uncle Lester used to respond, "call me anything but late for supper." Once in a while Uncle Lester came up with a good idea but looking back, this might have been one of his best. Many of us eat dinner late because of work schedules. Some of us snack late at ... More..