Crying Over Spilled Milk: Lactose Intolerance and You

By age 20, approximately 30 million Americans have lactose intolerance — difficulty digesting the lactose in milk and other dairy products.

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5 Yoga Lessons From a VW Van Named Roxie

Roxie and I shared only a few passionate weeks together. But during our wild rides, that aging, but sexy, VW van taught me many important yoga lessons that I’ll never forget. Our first meeting was unexpected. The owner of a yoga studio near where I was staying introduced her to me. He needed someone to cover a few yoga classes, but the studio was 24 miles away, and I didn’t have a car. “You can borrow Roxie,” he said. “Roxie?” “Yes, our VW van.” You named your van Roxie? A yoga teacher driving a VW van? Really? Isn’t that a stereotype? Should I buy some patchouli and tie-dye shirts to wear...

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Understanding Male Menopause

Testosterone levels in men gradually decline starting around age 30. Low testosterone, however, does not mean that you have male menopause.

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If Showing Up For Yoga Class Is Difficult, Stay Home

I spend a lot of time encouraging my yoga students to develop a home yoga practice. In my eyes, this is the eventual goal of all yoga — to move beyond the group aerobic class and connect to your own mind and body. If you think showing up at a yoga class once a week is difficult, try doing your own practice at home every day when everything in your apartment or house screams, “Stop doing yoga! Pay attention to me!” Distractions at home include: Children and partners, who sometimes actually do say, “Pay attention to me!” It’s free. If you skip your home...

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Online Associateʼs Degree in Computer Science and Programming

Computer science and computer programming professionals are needed in many businesses, corporations and organizations, including airlines, banks, hospitals and universities. They write computer programs, design software, manage computer networks and update web pages that enable the organizations to carry out their business functions and operate in an interconnected world. An online associateʼs degree in computer science provides students with a foundation in basic computer skills needed for entry-level positions; this includes using Microsoft Office products, networking, introductory...

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