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Professional View: Fat loss is not a numbers game

The Standard American Diet of processed foods high in sugar and carbohydrates has wreaked havoc on the health of Americans. These nutrient-devoid foods are partly to blame for the ...

Financial View: Here’s how to raise money-savvy children

When our kids were young, they insisted we go to the machine outside the bank with the $20 bills, get as much money as we needed and then we’d be able to buy them all the toy ...

Fitness View: Getting to your fitness goal in five steps

You want to get into better shape, drop the fat and increase your tone and strength. Join the club: Most people are actively working toward an elusive fitness goal. So, what separ ...

Family in View: Do your kids know these practical lessons?

Kids use their instincts by nature. In their repertoire, they are curious, usually happy and eager to learn. School may be an important place to learn, but parents and other adult ...

Another View: Through no fault of their own

In our society, the stewardship of a child’s rights rests with the child’s family — those incredibly important individuals who are a child’s main support sy ...

Another View: Take action against breast cancer

  At the age of 51, my mother succumbed to breast cancer, leaving behind a loving husband of 33 years and seven children. I was 21; the youngest was my brother, who was 16. I ...

Another View: Reflections on the Boston Marathon

  In 2002, I qualified for the Boston Marathon at the California International Marathon. Before I had entered the world of endurance running, the relevance of Boston was not ...

Another View: A tribute to five noble men of Roseville

  I love Roseville: our storied history, our beautiful landscape and our well-planned community. And I love the people of Roseville, especially those whose time and love have ...

Professional View: Get the most out of your tax return

Can I deduct the dog? If you haven’t done so already, you may be getting ready to file your individual federal and state income tax returns. Or maybe you’re still thin ...

Busting the cardio myth

There are certain fitness myths that just won't die. These ideas are passed from one unsuspecting person to the next – a little tidbit of misinformation that does more h ...