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Alzheimer's Awareness and Support Goes Local in Minnesota By blogAs our population ages and no cure or effective treatments for Alzheimer’s are in sight, it is apparent we have […]
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Breast Cancer Month: Mammography Controversy Update By blogMost of you probably go for annual mammograms, but currently the experts disagree as to when and how often you […]
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Sisterhood By blogOne of the perks of writing a book is getting to meet some amazing people. I guess I need a […]
The Waiting Game By blogI hate waiting on the phone. It was bad enough being put on hold and being forced to listen to […]
Our Manic Depressive World: What Do Testosterone and Cortisol Have to Do With It? By blogHave you noticed that we seem continually to go through huge ups and downs in our lives? Our economy goes […]
Pulling By blogHe smiles proudly as after years of hard work, he pulls the last coupon out of the loan booklet. The […]
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When the World Was Only as Large as My Golden Book Set By blogRemember When We Didn’t Have The World at our Finger Tips? As I often do these days, I catch myself […]
A Teenager Steps Up to Help People Living with Alzheimer's By blogSometimes the mother of invention isn’t necessity, it’s a 15-year old boy scout. Kenneth Shinozuka wants to become a neuroscientist […]
Manopause and Low T: Two Issues Whose Time Has Come By blogThe August 18, 2014 issue of Time magazine had a cover story lead article titled: “Manopause?! Aging, Insecurity and the […]
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Update on the Latest Treatment By blogDid you know that September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? Ovarian cancer strikes about 3 percent of women. The American […]
Romance Around the Campfire By blogOne topic that came up as we reminisced around the campfire during my 50th camp reunion was the romances that […]
My First Marathon: 7 Essential Life-Lessons Learned at Age 66 By blogAfter I finished writing my book <a“http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0984260013/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mena01-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0984260013″>Mr. Mean: Saving Your Relationship from the Irritable Male Syndrome, I decided I needed […]