Saving Lives One Heart at a Time - December, 2008
When one of my daughters died from a rare heart condition, I knew I had to do whatever I could to protect the other two -- and anyone else who might be at risk...
I Tried It: Falling Upwards - November, 2008
Reaching overhead, I grasp two ribbons hanging from the ceiling and wrap my right leg around them. Slowly, I climb the fabric -- hands, feet, hands, feet...
A Starlit Spa Treatment - November, 2008
With today's jam-packed schedules, neverending to-do lists and daily stresses, few of us find time to indulge in the hypnotic pleasure of relaxing underneath a starlit sky...
Hotel Canary: A Great Escape in America's Riviera - November, 2008
When you walk into the Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara (a sister property to Santa Monica's infamous Shutters on the Beach), Spanish architecture, classic decor, and a rooftop pool...
5 New Diets Everyone is Talking About - October, 2008
Yes, you can lose weight even if you've got to cook for a crowd or dine on the go. We've got the latest diet plans that really work. We know, we've tried them...
Tea for Two - October, 2008
The ritual of making and drinking tea has been practiced for tens of thousands of years, and for good reason. It's a calming and low-calorie treat any time, and one with countless...
Eat to Win: Can Food Enhance Performance? - August, 2008
Track and field Olympian Marion Jones was America's darling during the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, bringing home three gold medals and two bronzes...
Oroya Wine Bridges the Gap Between Wine and Sushi - August, 2008
When it comes to pairing sushi with a beverage, sommeliers have historically had trouble finding the right match for the cuisine's complex flavors...
Transform Yourself, Transform Your Life - July, 2008
I was the human equivalent of a caterpillar holed up in a cocoon, my life a monotonous loop of studying, eating and sleeping. Then my surgeon dislodged ...
Bathe With a Stranger - June, 2008
A dozen candles illuminated the bathroom with a soft glow -- just enough light to see the bubbles and my glass of wine. I was calm...