I used to think stretching was something athletes did before running marathons—not something ordinary people needed before taking a walk or pulling weeds in the garden. Then one stubborn groin injury, a physical therapist, and the uncomfortable realization that my husband had been right for years completely changed my mind. If you've ever groaned getting out of a chair or felt a little stiffer than you used to, this one's for you.

For a person who doesn’t like to jump into a pool unless it’s 80 degrees, the thought of taking a cold shower is less than inviting. So when my husband greeted me in the morning with, “We’ve got a problem with the hot water tank,” my heart sank.

I love salad and eat one pretty much every single day. However, eating the same classic salad with iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and green pepper needs a shake-up every once in a while. How about changing up the base - the greens themselves…