I recently joined one of my dear friends for lunch where we spent most of the time talking about the health problems that she and her family were experiencing: chronic headaches, dizziness, drowsiness and decreased vision. They had sought the help of several...
Well here I am again—in Paris—settling into my luxury suite—on the Left Bank—with a view of the Eiffel Tower—at sunset—in late September—and everything is FREE! Okay—you might not fancy Paris. Instead, imagine yourself lazing on a white pearly sand beach in Hawaii, or...
It is spring! The calendar for the United States tells us that even if the weather outside says something different. Spring is viewed as a time of rebirth and renewal. What can you do with your caree to move from a winter to a spring mindset? Use these ideas to...
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new guidelines for assessing heart health in November 2013. If the newest guidelines are adopted across the nation, almost ½ of Americans ages 40-75 would be eligible for statin drug...
Husband? Wife? Caregiver? When we take our vows, “In sickness and in health,” how often do we really consider the implications? There a no guarantees or caveats offered when we marry. A perfectly healthy spouse one day, can become a person who needs constant care the...
It is so nice to look through family pictures! You recognize people from your past and reminisce about them and things you did together. You and your parents, children, and spouse look at the pictures and laugh about the memories the picture evokes. And then it...