Allison Aubrey

Family dinner: Treasured tradition or bygone ideal?

Allison Aubrey — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:29:24 +0000

When we asked you (via our Facebook page) to tell us about the weekday challenges your families face, given the competing demands of work, commutes, schoolwork and activities, you didn't hold back. Especially on the subject of squeezing in a family dinner.

"This topic hit my central core," wrote Moschel Kadokura. "It's amazingly hard," says mom Samantha Kolber of Plainfield, Vt. "Lots of balls in the air," says Katherine Hennessy of Boston.

Research: A Little Extra Fat May Help You Live Longer

Allison Aubrey — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:03:21 +0000

Being a little overweight may tip the odds in favor of living a long life, according to a new analysis. Researchers say there may be some benefit to having a little extra body fat.

This isn't the first time researchers have raised questions about the link between body weight and how long someone will live.

Study questions whether organic food is healthier for you

Allison Aubrey — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:08:57 +0000

Yes, organics is a $29 billion industry and still growing. Something is pulling us toward those organic veggies that are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

But if you're thinking that organic produce will help you stay healthier, a new finding may come as a surprise.

The perils of teens sacrificing sleep for late-night studying

Allison Aubrey — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:25:13 +0000

High school students with heavy academic course loads often find the demands of homework colliding with the need for adequate sleep.