Authors

Jennifer Drapkin

Obesity: Sitting Isn't Pretty
Obese people sit an average of two and a half hours more a day than slim people. Daily activities are the key to weight control.
Wrestling With Fame
Philip Seymour Hoffman refuses to bask in reports of his gathering greatness. Meet an actor who deflects—and seduces—with acumen and cunning worthy of, dare we say it, Truman Capote.
Goodbye for Good
How to let go of your ex, and his stuff. The sooner you let go of his boxers, the sooner you will let go of him.
Margaret Cho on Raunch
This comedian is busy busting gender stereotypes. Here she talks about her act, raunch, parents, being Korean-American and more.
Got Milk? It's Not Enough
Milk may not be the elixir for strong bones after all. Although the current wisdom is still three servings of dairy per day, other factors such as vitamin D, exercise and ethnicity may play an even bigger role in bone strength than calcium.
Diet: In the Raw
Underground for more than a decade, the raw food lifestyle is sprouting cookbooks, restaurants and Web sites.
The Pitfalls of Perfectionism
If things aren't perfect, perfectionists go out of their way to make it right. So why are they never satisfied?
Menopause: A Good Excuse
Women use menopause as a scapegoat for common aging ailments such as sleep, memory, weight gain and hot flashes.
Down and Out in Suburbia
Suburban kids are more likely to drink, use drugs and feel depressed than their inner-city counterparts.
Betrayed by Your Desk
From your choices in cube-decor to the number of "post-its" on your monitor—the contents and appearance of your desk speaks volumes about your personality.
Asthma: The Young and the Breathless
Although you can't always prevent asthma, you can help your kids cope. Nine million American children suffer asthma attacks, and they will miss some 14 million school days because of it.
Facts and Tips
Stats on the joys of parenthood, boy/girl ratios, body odor and appearance.
New Mom Ph.D.

How motherhood makes women smarter and more mentally agile.

Cancer: An Ounce of Prevention
Exercise and a low-fat, high-fiber diet can help prevent breast cancer at a high rate.
How to Seduce a Lover

A practical guide to body language and seduction. Here's how to apply the principles.

Catherine the Great: Anatomy of a Rumor

The salaciousness of a rumor often helps it survive—take Catherine the Great and how she is remembered.

Quirky Minds: Phantom Pregnancy

When the mind tricks the body, the physiological reality can be astounding. A brief look into false pregnancies.

Gossip's Dirty Little Secret

It is one of life's most undervalued and instructive—pleasures. So why does gossip have such a bad reputation?