_ Sex Sexual Health Women's Health and Wellness What You Really Need to Know About ΓÇ£Pink ViagraΓÇ¥ By Sondra Forsyth article In the wake of a media frenzy over the FDAΓÇÖs advisory committee vote on June 4th 2015 in favor of … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health How to Live Your Life with Confidence By article Fear, insecurity, self-doubt and the like can be the biggest obstacles many of us face. In order to overcome that … Read More→
Mental & Emotional Health 4 Ways To Reinforce Your Life Positively By article Fear, insecurity, self-doubt and the like can be the biggest obstacles many of us face in life. In order to … Read More→
_ Cancer Center Lung Cancer Get Smoke-Free for The Holidays - And Beyond By Jane Farrell article Quitting smoking is tough no matter what time of year it is, but it may be especially hard during the … Read More→
Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Caregiving Holiday Tips for AlzheimerΓÇÖs Caregivers By Jane Farrell article Many caregivers of loved ones with AlzheimerΓÇÖs disease have mixed feelings about holidays. Caregivers may have happy memories of the … Read More→
Medical Research Osteoporosis Drugs May Prevent Some Cancers By Jane Farrell article The most commonly used medications for osteoporosis worldwide, bisphosphonates, may also prevent certain kinds of lung, breast and colon cancers, … Read More→
Foot Care TLC for Holiday Feet By Jane Farrell article The holiday season is festive and fun, but it can also be extremely tough on your feet. Shopping for hours … Read More→
Movies and Mistakes By blog I’ve always loved movies. I couldn’t care less about having a TV, but I would be lost without a DVD […]
In Search of Your Lost Testosterone: 8 Reasons to Hire a Guide By blog Most everyone has heard of testosterone, but have only a vague idea of what it is, what it does, and […]
_ It's Never Too Late to Quit By Jane Farrell article When it comes to quitting smoking, older people may be faced with some especially discouraging issues. Maybe theyΓÇÖve tried to quit ΓÇô more than once. Maybe they think theyΓÇÖre too old and that the damage has been done. But according to experts, itΓÇÖs never too late to stop smoking, and to do it successfully. ItΓÇÖs not that older smokers donΓÇÖt want to quit. Many of them do, knowing that being smoke-free would have a number of positive results, from the avoidance of serious diseases like stroke and heart disease, to the likelihood of having more money and more energy.
The Wedding Planner By blog This is the third blog in a series. To read the first series, click here: Archive: The ThirdAge Romance Saga of Sally Franz. When you are in your 20s and getting married for the first time it is likely that this is the first large event you have had to plan. It can be overwhelming and something always goes wrong. It levels many a young bride into a fit of sobbing tears.
Esophageal Cancer Month, April 2014 By article April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month and ECAN, the Esophageal Cancer Action Network, is urging Americans to get the facts about this deadly disease, which usually isn’t detected until it’s too late. Some basic facts about Esophageal Cancer in the U.S. *Most cases of esophageal cancer in the United States are caused by the effects of GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), where acid from the stomach moves back into the esophagus. The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn.
_ Aging Well Self-Driving Cars for the Elderly, Disabled, & Blind By article Self-driving vehicles have the potential to provide increased mobility for the elderly, the disabled and the blind, according to a study done by the RAND Corporation, a non-profit think tank. However, the study also points out that while the autonomous vehicles offer the promise of significant benefits to society, they also raise several policy challenges, including the need to update insurance liability regulations and privacy concerns such as who will control the data generated by this technology.
Holidays in Reflection By blog As the Holidays wind down and we slide into 2014 and a whole brand new year, I contemplate all the things I have wanted for Christmas over the past years. And now my Santa Wish List takes on a different tone from “gimme” to “leave me alone”. Christmases of yore: 5 years old: a bicycle with training wheels, paints 10 years old: Life-size Patty Play Pal (Cut off all her hair within a week), books, candy
Two Fears That Are Bad for Your Health By blog If you suffer from chronic health problems, your distress may be rooted in the fear of poverty and the fear of criticism. These two terrorists can keep you stuck in a job or business you hate, and relationships that drain the life out of you. To get past these gatekeepers to healthy living, confront your fears head on. Once you look at what you fear and why, you can take the action that moves fear out of the way.
How the Pumpkin Patch Photos Stole Nana's Heart By Sondra Forsyth blog I wasn't planning to visit my daughter, son-in-law, and grandsons for Christmas this year. Plane fare from NYC to Phoenix isn't cheap, and I have a heavier workload right now than usual. I just didn't see how I could spend the time and money for the trip. Also, holiday travel is never my idea of a good time what with bad weather, overbooked and overpriced flights, cranky children, and wailing babies. So I told my daughter we would just schedule a Skype session for December 25th. She sounded disappointed, but she understood.