At the beginning of the year, we often think about making some changes in our life. Change requires determination and knowing who you are. Going after something that will make your heart sing requires stamina, consistency, and drive. And if people in your life aren’t...
For those of us with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), late fall and winter can be difficult. This year, I seem to be affected earlier than ever. I’m already tired of winter and it’s only November. Even if you don’t suffer from SAD, winter can be...
* This is a sponsored post on behalf of O, The Oprah Magazine and Holland America Line. Recently I wrote an article about the 9 Reasons that we Need Friendships. As a child, it used to be fairly easy to make friends. You could just walk up to someone interesting and...
I recently wrote a post discussing the alarming trend in the increase of sexually transmitted diseases people over 50, especially those born between 1945 and 1965. One of the most disturbing statistics was the fact that people born between these years are 5...
When I started this blog, I never thought that I would be writing about STDs, but apparently, it’s a thing now in the baby boomer generation and it needs to be discussed. There has been an alarming increase over the last 15 years in reported cases of sexually...
For seniors (which if we’re being honest, includes many of us), preventing falls isn’t just about feeling more comfortable in your home, but about avoiding the serious health issues and even death that can follow some falls. The good news is that no matter the...