The days of punishing our bodies into submission for weight loss or improved health finally are coming to an end. Throughout the years, women have learned the hard way that trying to force their bodies to lose weight or fit into a certain mold has led them down a path of disease, frustration and disconnection....

Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association: Make nutritional tweaks Reduce your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Drinking sugary beverages, even 100% fruit juices, is associated with a higher mortality risk, according to a study...

W inter is upon us — and not just in a “Game of Thrones” meme that circulated the internet circa 2015. It’s easy to imagine that the book’s author, George R. R. Martin, who taught at Clarke University in the late 1970s, drew from the Dubuque’s winters while penning his series. While we might now...

Here’s a way to keep boneless, skinless chicken breasts moist. Saute the chicken, then cover the skillet and finish the cooking in the oven. So the chicken has a nice crust and the steam from the skillet keeps the inside moist. The sweet chili sauce with walnuts adds texture and a sweet tang. The side...

I find these winter days call for a thick, comforting soup. This Black Bean Soup is the answer. It’s a vegetarian meal that’s easy and quick to make. The soup has its roots in Latin America and the Caribbean, where it is made with dried black beans. I’ve shortened the time by using canned black...