Have You Had Your First Colonoscopy? It May Be Less Terrible Than You Think
Have you had your first colonoscopy yet? Doctors tell us we should start getting them at 50, but if you’re anything like me, just the thought of it made you …
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Five Ways to Get More Vitamin D
With more people concerned about immune function, it’s important to remember vital nutrients that keep the body healthy and strong. Vitamin D, also referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” regulates …
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What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s
Almost 6 million people in the US have Alzheimer’s disease, the crippling form of dementia that causes memory loss and deteriorating behavioral changes, and two-thirds are women. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s …
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The Therapy Taboo Deconstructed
Okay, guys. I have something to tell you. I’m … [looks to both sides] … [covers mouth with hand] [whispers] … seeing a therapist again. Sigh. I need to get …
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Trouble Sleeping? Try This
All of us know how important sleep is. Not only for immune function, digestion and cell maintenance, getting restful sleep is essential in nervous system health. A good night of …
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How to Buy Organic for Less
Eating organic is important. It’s also expensive. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to make your produce selection healthier and more cost effective. Freezer Friendly The …
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It’s Never Too Late to Start Wearing Sunscreen Religiously
Confession: I used to tan in tanning beds—like, a lot. In my teens and early twenties, I thought I looked better with bronzed skin, and I was set on having …
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Why it’s Not OK to Let Yourself Go During COVID-19
COVID-19 has upped everyone’s stress levels, and most of us long for a return to normal. However, it appears we’ll need to adjust to a new normal. Over the past …
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Carbophobia: Are Your Fears Well-Founded?
Since Dr. Robert Atkins published the first issue of The Atkins Diet in 1972, low-carbohydrate diets have been reinvented dozens of times by weight-loss gurus looking to cash in on …
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Walking: The World’s Most Underrated Workout
In the age of fitness trackers and step-counting apps, walking is definitely getting more attention than it used to. But for quite a while, it was brushed off in the …
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Spring is Almost Over, Have You Reorganized?
Well, well, well. The kids’ extracurricular activities? Canceled. Staying late at work when you’re working from home? Gone. All of those commitments and excuses that keep you so busy are …
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When is it Time to Stop Watching the News?
A couple days ago my son popped his head in my office to tell me he was going for a walk. He caught me staring absent-mindedly at the wall and …
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Sleep Hacks for the Sweetest Dreams
The phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” is so… pre-covid-19. Sleep deprivation does not lead to good outcomes. For decades I felt chronically exhausted, starting from high school when I …
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Non-Toxic Self-Care Items to Help Relax at Home
Since many of us have more time on our hands now, it’s a valuable opportunity to take care of ourselves. Tending to our mental and physical health, self-care is vital …
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How Running Can Be the First Step to Lasting Change
I’ve never been remotely athletic. Growing up, I was always the last one picked for kickball, and was also usually the one crying at the end of the game after …
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