Site Updated: 7 July, 2011

Da Vinci's Study of the Principal Organs of a Woman, Courtesy of  David Reuteler

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Focus on Food and Nutrition
Nutrition has become a tricky subject.  It shouldn't be—yet as with all other sciences, politics and personal interest intrude in the research, or in the interpretation of the research.  This results in so many different and even opposing ideas about nutrition that we begin to feel like Dr. Doolittle's two-headed llama, the "push-me-pull-you."  How do we sort through seemingly conflicting information?

Health and Fitness Basics
No matter where in life we are when we start, living a healthy lifestyle can only be a good thing.

In Vino Veritas: It's a Drink to Your Health
Whether or not it can rightfully be called “the drink of the gods,” wine has long been considered to have health-enhancing properties. Indeed, the Romans believed it maintained youth and restored vigor and it now seems they may have been on to something.

For the Love of Vino: Cooking with Wine
Cooking with wine may seem a little daunting or intimidating to some people—especially if they’re not cooking enthusiasts or are nervous about trying out new recipes. But, cooking with wine is easier than you might think, at least when you’ve got the basics down. Rebecca Sweat offers a few tips.

Taking Care: A Proactive Approach to Breast Cancer Prevention for High-Risk Women
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 213,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year. Although some of the risk factors for cancer can’t be avoided, there are some things you can do about others.

On the Brink of Immortality
In his semi-retirement from a long career that focused (literally) on other planets, scientist Robert Nathan has turned his attention back to Earth and to how we humans can extend our stay here. After receiving his PhD in chemistry and biology from Caltech, Nathan enjoyed a long and distinguished career at California's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), where he received an award from NASA for his work on image processing.

It's Not Just a Job: It's a Rafting Adventure
Everyone needs down time: without it we're on a trajectory for a variety of physical health issues as well as emotional ones. Rafting trips are just one of many ways to give yourself a different focus.

Icebound in Antarctica
In her search for examples of women who stretch themselves both mentally and physically, Rebecca Sweat speaks with Stacie Murray about her adventures in Antarctica.