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In addition to writing about health, CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH NANCY KALISH works with busy women and men struggling to eat more healthfully, reduce cravings, lose weight, gain more energy, and increase their overall wellness. She is available for one-on-one consultations as well as corporate programs. Click on "Health Coaching" on the menu bar above for more information.
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Nancy Kalish has written hundreds of articles on health and other subjects for national and international publications.

She is also a certified health coach, working with individuals and groups who are struggling with low energy, cravings, weight problems, and other wellness issues, and gives workshops on a variety of subjects.

Nancy's articles have appeared in O Magazine, Prevention, Parade Magazine, Real Simple, More, Redbook, Health, Self, Fitness, Readers Digest, Ladies Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Parenting, Parents, ChargeUpForGoodHealth.com, IdeasThatSpark.com, YourFamilyToday.com, NYTimes.com, The New York Daily News, The Washington Post, The Seattle Post-Intelligenger, and many other publications. She has also contributed several Op-Eds to The New York Times. In addition, she's the coauthor of The Case Against Homework: How Homework Is Hurting Our Children and What We Can Do About it (Crown, 2006), and has authored or coauthored several other books.

A former senior editor at Cosmopolitan, Child and other magazines, Nancy has also been the Mommy Strategies columnist for Redbook, Learning Curve columnist for Working Mother, and Healthy Families columnist for Selecciones (the Spanish-language version of Reader’s Digest).

TV and RADIO APPEARANCES: Nancy is a frequent guest on TV and radio. She has appeared on The Today Show, CBS Evening News, ABC Eyewitness News, Good Day New York, Fox & Friends , The Brian Lehrer Show on NPR, The Dennis Prager Show (syndicated), The Mitch Albom Show (syndicated), The Drew Mariani Show on Relevant Radio, The Parent Coach with Connie Sinclair, and many other radio programs from coast to coast. Click on "TV/Radio Appearances" on the menu bar above above to view or listen to clips.

Nancy graduated from Princeton University and earned a masters degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. She is currently studying holistic nutrition and health in the Professional Program at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is also a former adjunct professor at New York University's Graduate School of Journalism. She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, New York.

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By Nancy Kalish:

New York Times Op-Ed: The Early Bird Gets the Bad Grade
Would children do better if school started later? Also: to listen to Nancy discuss the issue on NPR's Brian Lehrer Show, visit my "Education Writing" page and click on the link.
Eat This AND That
In a perfect world, you’d eat healthily all the time, but let’s get real. The good news: Consuming certain nutritious foods with harmful foods can help minimize the damage. PARADE, JULY/AUGUST 2010
Double Your Pleasure: It's Good for Your Health
Coffee + chocolate is to health what water + sunshine is to flowers. Here, 9 delightful duos that nourish your mind, body + soul. PREVENTION, JULY 2010
Close Encounters
Your kids may act like they are so not interested. But don't believe it. They crave your time and attention. And there are some surprising ways to make the connections happen. FAMILY CIRCLE, AUGUST 2010
The Healthy Breast Diet
It's a twofer: Foods that help you stay slim also help fend off breast cancer. Keep this list in mind when you're grocery shopping. MORE, JULY/AUGUST 2010
Why Kids Hate School
How kid-unfriendly policies are causing kids to turn off to school--and learning in general, and what parents and teachers can do about it. PARENTING, APRIL 2010
Power Foods
New research into everyday foods reveals what you should specifically eat to reach any health goal. PREVENTION, JANUARY 2010
Flu-Proof Your Winter
How to survive the worst cold and flu season in half a century. PREVENTION, DECEMBER 2009
7 Ways to Beat Stress Fat
Anxiety is a powerful biological trigger for weight gain. Here's how to stop it--fast. PREVENTION, APRIL 2009
Use Your Willpower Wisely
New research shows that you have a finite store of this valuable cognitive currency, so spend it the smart way. PREVENTION, JANUARY 2009
Health-Care Shortcuts
Take the headache out of dealing with doctors and insurance companies. These time-saving strategies will get you on the fast track. REAL SIMPLE, AUGUST 2009
Health Lessons From Your To-Do Lists
Research shows that list makers are healthier and happier. Here's why--plus 7 surprising ways this organizational basic improves every ares of your life. PREVENTION, JULY 2009
New Thinking On Memory
Misplaced your keys--again? Can't remember the name of someone you met just 5 minutes ago? Science is on the case! These 8 breakthrough tips will fight forgetfulness and boost your brainpower. PREVENTION, MAY 2007
Light Up Your Health
The brilliant new strategy for losing weight, sleeping better, and fighting disease: Just get the right dose of light at the right time. PREVENTION, FEBRUARY 2008