Tag Archives: Health
The Unhealthy Father
This weekend The Wall Street Journal published yet another article about women going back to keep their families afloat when their husbands are out of a job. The piece didn’t have any very new insights; the story was typical: mother … Continue reading
Dinner Friday: Quinoa-Stuffed Squash
Winter squash is one of my favorite fall foods. I especially like the small “single-serve” versions because they require little cleaning and prep — no peeling or chopping, and not a lot of de-seeding. Stuffing these mini-squash with a mixture … Continue reading
Perfect as Enemy of Good: Exercise
Over the past few weeks I’ve been feeling badly about not exercising. I’m lucky to have a gym in my office building, and usually I can get in 30 to 40 minutes of cardio plus a little weight training and … Continue reading
Study Reports That Working Mothers Are Healthier
According to Scientific American, a new longitudinal study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health is reporting that working mothers are less likely to be obese than those who stay at home full time. Medical News Today‘s piece … Continue reading
Ten Ways to Make Cooking at Home Easier
One of the things I’ve made a priority since Baby Bee was born is cooking a fresh, seasonal dinner each night. This is partly because it’s more healthful to eat at home, partly because it’s more economical, and partly because … Continue reading
Plan to Get Sick
Right on the heels of my trip to Washington DC, I came down with a horrible stomach bug, probably a norovirus. This meant that I had to take yet another day off of work, causing me a lot of anxiety. It’s … Continue reading
