This week the Ms.Fits ramped up their efforts, with an average of 56 minutes of activity per person every day. That’s an extra 17 minutes more than last week. Good work! One common pitfall of any healthy lifestyle program is unrealistic expectations. Fortunately, the Ms.Fits seem to have the right attitude. As Sue, one of the team members, wrote in a comment this week: “even though I’m participating in this 100 Day Challenge, and my goal is to lose weight (along with being healthier), I’m really trying to keep things in …

One more reason to pop a vitamin D pill, especially at this time of year: low levels of this essential nutrient are now linked to cognitive problems as people get older.