Reporter, author Charles Duhigg talks productivity without the stress
Charles Duhigg is the only reason I finally started going to the gym in the morning. His bestselling book "The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in...
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Diet rules are forever changing — here are the latest health trends
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. That's about the only health mantra that remains constant. Sugar is blacklisted, but eggs are back. Our bodies need fat but the right fat....
How the bugs in your gut keep you healthy
Why does the makeup of our gut bacteria matter? Justin and Erica Sonnenburg take on this topic in "The Good Gut: Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood, and Your...
‘Are you smarter than your partner? How do you deal?’ Our ‘Threesome’ gives advice
Welcome to "Threesome." Each week, we'll take a look at a relationship question from the public and have three panelists give their insights. Have a question to ask? Shoot it...
Three books that detail the biology of love
"I think I can stop taking my antidepressant," a friend told me. She recently started dating someone whom she refers to as her "human drug." It turns out there may...
As ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ hits theaters, consider these books
The film adaptation of E.L. James' "Fifty Shades of Grey" is set to hit theaters this Feb. 13. The book has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and it...
‘Weird Sports 2’ by Sol Neelman is a victory in a vat of pudding
'Weird Sports 2," as one might guess, is the follow-up to Skokie-born, Portland-based photographer Sol Neelman's first book: "Weird Sports." It introduces people to ostrich racing, chess boxing, pudding wrestling...
Best and worst careers for 2014: Is your job on the list?
CareerCast.com has published its 2014 Jobs Rated report. Careers in mathematics, technology and health care top the list. Dwindling job opportunities in the logging industry and a move to a...
Tech gadgets meet retro style
Have you ever wished you could pop your iPad into a Trapper Keeper? Well, now you can. The designs are classic colors like blue and red, but here's hoping for...
Five tourist-friendly Chinese cities
Three years ago I got engaged on the Great Wall in Beijing. Since then, China has held a special place in my heart, so my husband and I jumped at...