If you or anyone you know is preparing to have a baby, you might want to listen up. This should be a magical time. And indeed, it is a very special time when the rest of the world seems to slow down and you can simply focus inward and marvel...

It's that time of year when autumn leaves are falling, the air turns brisk and biting, and people start thinking about Halloween. I don't know about you, but I'm never too old for donning a costume and holding out a hand for treats. But as a healthy living advocate, the...

In this day and age people don't seem to agree on much. But the one thing that seems universal is an interest in sex. Most people admit to thinking about sex. Some admit to thinking about it a lot. Whether it's taboo, kinky, straight-up missionary, or just reading about it...

Rich Roll, author, ultra-athlete, and wellness advocate whose book Finding Ultra was just published by Crown, spoke to me in California this week.

Amy: Your new book Finding Ultra is hot off the press! It's all about your journey to healthy living...

Think you've got this Mother's Day all wrapped and ready? Maybe you've already gotten a gift, ordered her flowers, or made your food list for the annual breakfast-in-bed. Allow me to commend you on the achievement. However, I'd like to suggest that you add to your list doing one of...

I used to think a mani/pedi made for the perfect relaxing, healthy way to escape from my life for a few minutes. I would just duck into a salon for an...

You might think that's a good thing. But I'm not talking about the kind of baggage you shed after one of those breakthrough therapy sessions. No I'm talking about the kind you pack to take on a trip. Forget your pregnant self, your kids gear, your sporting equipment - if...

Memorial Day weekend serves as the official kick-off to the long-awaited summer travel season for families across the nation. The holiday weekend is also used as a barometer for what to expect in the weeks and months of leisure travel to come.

This Memorial Day sent a clear message....

Admittedly, I already liked Richard Branson. He's got the accent, long (but not too long) wavy locks, and that I-know-I'm-good swagger. His brand is him.

And Virgin has to be the sexiest airline. Wouldn't we all want to fly Upper Class, their version of first class? Ah,...

Travel and carbon emissions make for a "hot topic" these days, so to speak, thanks to concerns about global climate change. So these days I'm thinking a lot about what it means to travel responsibly, and whether that means traveling less, or just traveling smarter.

I know this is...

Over the river and above the woods to Grandmother's house we go -- for Thanksgiving! (Or at least that's how it will be for the 27 million Americans who are flying to our turkey feasts.) And just think, the pilgrims gave thanks just for food. But we millennium gatherers...

Do you ever wonder what's happening to air travel these days? I do. Often. Of course, I fly a lot, but even if you only take a few flights a year, there's a good chance you'll be taking one this upcoming holiday season. If you're reading this, you've probably heard...