Sightings
Nature or Nurture: What More Likely Determines Your Longevity?
People with exceptional longevity did not have healthier habits than the comparison group in terms of body mass index, smoking, physical activity, or diet. However, for women, 9.6 percent of centenarians were obese versus 16.2 percent of the 'control' group. more »
Outsourcing the Local Library Can Lead to a Loud Backlash
LSSI has received consistently icy receptions in most of the places where it has come in and taken over. Every community has its share of library users who believe that a library system is a core function of local government, regardless of what the budget situation is. more »
Daphne Guinness at FIT's Museum
While there have been many exhibitions devoted to great fashion designers, only a few have focused on individual women of style. They inspire designers and create a look that affects the way other people dress. more »
Can You Rely on Restaurant Calorie Counts?; The What I Eat Book
“Foods purchased in restaurants provide approximately 35 percent of the daily energy intake in US individuals but the accuracy of the energy contents listed for these foods is unknown.” more »
