Downsizing: Compacts With Big Ambitions
Compacts from Nissan, Honda and Suzuki
May 31, 2007
There’s increasing talk about living small these days, but it’s challenging to shed excess when all around we still hear the mantra of “more.” And, when it comes to cars, concern about the amount of fuel we burn — be it worry for the pocketbook or the planet — is sometimes trumped by the number of seatbelts. We want it all. Read more »
The Medical Brush-off
How to prevent it
May 29, 2007
By Dr. Vicki A. Lucas, Ph.D, RNC
Why do women frequently feel that they are getting the brush-off from their health care providers, or that their providers believe their problems are simply all in their heads? Let’s start with a few facts: Women use more health services than men and are also more likely to be misdiagnosed and treated incorrectly. Read more »
Nurturing Your Most Important Relationship
The One with Yourself
May 28, 2007
By Dr. Helene Brenner, Ph.D
Relationships make up a huge part of women’s lives. Whether it concerns partners, parents, children, friends or colleagues, most women spend a large portion of their time and energy thinking about and taking care of relationships. Read more »
How to Pick a Health Club
May 23, 2007
Provided by the Maryland Athletic Club & Wellness Center (MAC)
You’re ready to get in shape and join a club. But how to make the most of your determination to fit fitness into your life? Experts say finding a gym or fitness club where you feel comfortable and physically challenged is key.
Cut Your Heart Disease Risk
How to Beat Women's #1 Killer
May 22, 2007
Dr. Janet O'Mahony, MD
Nowadays there seems to be an awareness-raising walk for almost every illness. The local media do a fine job of promoting Maryland’s annual “Race for the Cure,” Read more »
Do Try This At Home
Start Your Own Business
May 19, 2007
By Marci De Vries
Many women these days are given the marvelous opportunity to start their own home-based business or to work from home full time. Sometimes this happens when a maternity leave is extended or when a start-up company offers you a job but doesn’t yet have its own office space. Read more »
The Women Behind The Scenes at Centerstage
May 18, 2007
By Martha Thomas
Photography By Bryan Burris
Working in theater is a labor of love. Sure, there are people who make money — lots of it — but they are in the minority. Same with the glory: For every star on the stage there are dozens who toil behind the scenes with no expectation of — or desire for — the spotlight. Read more »
Portfolio: Heather Kirtland
Traveling is a big part of her life and a major source of inspiration for her paintings.
May 17, 2007
By Hope Keller
Containers, or vessels, are a recurring image in Heather Kirtland’s artwork. A shape contains a collection of smaller shapes, each like a house and holding an image: eggs, a ladder, a starry night. The whole resembles a display case for miniatures. Read more »
A Mediterranean All-Star
Cooking with Macadamia Nut Oil
May 14, 2007
By Kerry Dunnington
As a recipe developer, I am always on the lookout for new and different foods. I frequent the “hot spots” in grocery stores, searching for new food items or anything unusual that catches my eye. Read more »
Cruising The Caribbean
Pull Up A Deck Chair
May 13, 2007
By Mimi Roeder Vaughan
I wanted to just get away. You know the feeling — you’ve had enough of work, obligations and duties. I decided the easiest thing to do was take a ship out of Fort Lauderdale. Take a nonstop from BWI on Southwest. Read more »
