The Bay Area is home to many national fitness chains: Crunch, Soul Cycle, The Bar Method, and the YMCA are just a few. But there are also plenty of small, locally owned fitness stu... Read More
One of the most important safety items in a home, along with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, a fire extinguisher is a necessity. The more places around your home that you can pos... Read More
I’ve been writing in The Marina Times and talking on the radio for years about the many reasons to buy pasture-raised eggs — not “cage free,” which means only t... Read More
The calendar may say spring, but it sure hasn’t felt like it with the recent rains. El Niño has not disappointed, and though I am grateful for the rain, wet weather can leav... Read More
Three hundred and fifty million people suffer from depression, and with depression comes a common feeling of isolation. Depression can also be associated with many physical conditi... Read More
Spring is a great time to take on a home improvement project that you can do yourself. Painting a room, an accent wall, a piece of furniture, or cabinets is inexpensive but makes a... Read More
It is hard to go anywhere in San Francisco these days and not see someone who is homeless. This is no longer a problem that only exists downtown or in “other” neighborh... Read More
There’s finally snow in the mountains! For skiing enthusiasts, the lift tickets are purchased, the cabin or lodge is rented, and the slopes beckon. But if the idea of putting... Read More
One of my New Year’s resolutions was to be better about planning date nights with my husband. As parents, we take a lot of time and care looking out for our children, and som... Read More
The Human Genome Pro-ject was finally completed in April 2003 after 13 years with much excitement in the science and health care community. This enormous undertaking is expected to... Read More
If the weather is too stormy to be outside, give some attention to indoor houseplants not only to keep your green thumb in shape, but also to clean the air of impurities. Many of t... Read More
The lack of sufficient closet and cabinet space is often a problem in apartments and older buildings, so creating storage solutions is a challenge familiar to many San Franciscans.... Read More
We are lucky fans here in the Bay Area. In the last few years, we have witnessed three World Series titles from the Giants and more recently an unprecedented winning streak from th... Read More
If you’re thinking of starting off 2016 with a new workout or maybe just adding a little zip to your routine, here’s a tip directly from the American College of Sports ... Read More
I recently went on a cleaning frenzy leaving no closet or drawer untouched. This yearly occurrence usually happens mid-fall after our children’s birthdays. They are blessed t... Read More