Dietitians and moms always say to slow down when you eat, but does it really work to cut calories and curb the waistline? ...more

March 21, 2009

Luxury spas attract visitors interested in improving their health and well-being. But although it's time away from the real world, it's also a really good way to see what changes can and should be made at home to improve body, mind and spirit. ...more

March 14, 2009

It didn't take long for the first wave of "Why does the Southeastern Conference stink so bad?" questions to hit once the teams arrived here for interviews. And just as quickly, the coaches and players on the aforementioned men's basketball teams proved they know how to spin those talking points. ...more

March 12, 2009

Instead of dropping by the grocery store and picking up a box of cookies for the next potluck or open house you attend, try something new. Here are some tips that will keep you on the invitation list of any hostess. ...more

January 31, 2009

Six construction companies have filed liens against actor-screenwriter Tyler Perry's home and movie studio, claiming they are owed thousands of dollars in unpaid bills. ...more

January 27, 2009

There can be a silver lining to this economically induced return to simpler times, especially for food lovers interested in simply great food. ...more

January 24, 2009

perhaps unfairly - gets a rap for being rife with unhealthy food choices. Yet research shows that the region's native grape may be one of the most nutritious snacks around. The muscadine offers as many, if not more, nutritional benefits as noni, acai, pomegranate and all the other so-called "wonder fruits" people try to wrestle into their diets. ...more

November 15, 2008

Type 2 Diabetes used to affect only adults, but young people are not immune. One in six overweight adolescents has pre-diabetes, which can lead to the full-blown disease if unchecked. ...more

November 8, 2008

Wide receiver Michael Jenkins, midway through his fifth season with the Atlanta Falcons, had one of his most memorable games last weekend in a 24-0 victory at Oakland. ...more

November 8, 2008

Cox Enterprises plans to sell its Austin, Texas, newspaper and several other smaller papers, reducing the company's portfolio of advertising-supported media properties. ...more

August 14, 2008