November 30, 2017 How does one cope with the Holiday Blues? There is nothing abnormal about having the “holiday blues,” which are more like a mood than any sort of lasting condition. Depression, anxiety, and…
July 22, 2017 Fitness essentials: a peek into my workout routines, must-have gear, & fitness tips. It is not vanity that makes me show off my photos. Okay fine, I am proud of where I am today and I want…
March 19, 2017 The 3 health benefits of cat ownership I don’t know about you but I just adore cats.I have four felines at home: Billy, Missy , Zoey and Nomi. They are the…
February 8, 2017 Dissecting depression I get many emails from readers after reading my Suicide Prevention page, saying they are depressed or feel hopeless. Sometimes I also get tweet…
February 26, 2016 Fighting With Your Spouse Is Good For Your Health The captivating news feature , Fighting With Your Spouse Is Good For Your Health caught my eye. But hold your horses, war freak spouses….
April 4, 2015 My brother’s battle with Leukemia April 3 is the 16th death anniversary of my younger brother, Oscar. He died from a failed stem cell transplant. He was only 40…
March 8, 2014 Golden Lessons from the Golden Girls A few years back, my husband and I facilitated a grief support group for Grief Share . My friend, Cathy assigned me to 4…
January 5, 2014 The price of sight: is Lasik worth the cost? I wear two pairs of eyeglasses, one is for reading and the other is used for driving. I know I should have just one…
December 14, 2013 Holiday Weight Management Guide The year is 2006. My daughter pinched my flabby arms “mom your arms are soft and flabby” then nestled her head on my arms….
September 4, 2013 Secret to a long life PEOPLE who smile a lot and say “have a nice day” are headed to an early grave while the grumpy stay fit. Psychologists at…