During the COVID-19 crisis, all of our lives have been disrupted. We’re not connecting with family, friends and colleagues like we used to, and it’s easy to feel lonely. To help some of the people I was coaching, I wrote down eight ways to combat this feeling and tested them on our business clients, executives,… Continue reading How to Combat Loneliness, Especially Now
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Six Tips for Dealing with Panic Attacks
A panic attack is a sudden, intense episode of fear or dread accompanied by physical symptoms such as pounding heart, sweating, trembling or shaking, lightheadedness, feeling faint, shortness of breath, choking sensations, nausea, abdominal distress, chest pain, cold and hot chills, numbness and tingling, feelings of being detached or things seeming unreal. Individuals with panic… Continue reading Six Tips for Dealing with Panic Attacks
Breast Cancer Surgery: What to Wear When You Come Home
While planning for breast reconstruction surgery, many women wonder about what they should wear during the recovery period. In the first weeks home, you may want to avoid tight-fitting, restrictive clothing and anything that requires you to lift your arms over your head. Clothes should be loose and comfortable, and they should slip on easily… Continue reading Breast Cancer Surgery: What to Wear When You Come Home
The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Some Dietary Supplements and How to Choose Wisely
In our society of ever-increasing health consciousness, many people are exercising more, going vegan, drinking less, quitting smoking, and shying away from pharmaceutical drugs. Instead of taking prescription meds to sleep, to treat problems with menopause, infertility, weight loss, erectile dysfunction, etc., they are turning to “natural supplements” sold in vitamin shops, drug stores, and… Continue reading The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Some Dietary Supplements and How to Choose Wisely
5 Ways Retirement Abroad Is Changing
Forty years ago, retirement abroad looked much the same as retirement at home—but today, retirees are living longer, staying healthier, and remaining more active into old age. That’s brought changes to the way people retire, according to new report from the editors at InternationalLiving.com, who have identified five retirement trends to watch. “At International Living,… Continue reading 5 Ways Retirement Abroad Is Changing
What You Need to Know About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD
You may have noticed that cannabidiol (CBD) seems to be available almost everywhere, and marketed as a variety of products including drugs, food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, pet food, and other animal health products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes the significant public interest in cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, particularly CBD. However, there are… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD
How Many Calories? Keep An Eye on The Menu
Food and beverages consumed away from home make up one third of our daily intake, according to the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Furthermore, the FDA says, research shows that people often underestimate the number of calories they’re taking in when they eat out. Since May of 2018, the FDA has required certain types… Continue reading How Many Calories? Keep An Eye on The Menu
Instagram “Health Foods” That Are Surprisingly Unhealthy or Caloric
From Whole Foods to pricey health food stores, cafes, and coffee shops, certain foods and ingredients have become trendy among health and calorie counting foodies. Who has not heard of matcha, Acai, cold-pressed juice, and gluten-free baked goods? In a perfect world, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could find food and drinks that are… Continue reading Instagram “Health Foods” That Are Surprisingly Unhealthy or Caloric
Choose Kinder Self-Talk and Say Goodbye to Shyness
Are you shy? Socially anxious? Quiet around others and hesitant to speak up with your point of view? Statistics show that social inhibition is a widespread phenomenon, with 40-60% of all adults admitting to some form of ‘shyness’. Thankfully, there is a simple way to increase your confidence and become more empowered in your communication.… Continue reading Choose Kinder Self-Talk and Say Goodbye to Shyness
Faith-Based Approach to Changing Lifestyle Lowers Blood Pressure
A church-based program to encourage a healthy lifestyle lowered systolic blood pressure more than an educational program alone delivered in other churches, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal. The Faith-based Approaches in the Treatment of Hypertension (FAITH) trial is the first and largest community-based study to… Continue reading Faith-Based Approach to Changing Lifestyle Lowers Blood Pressure
Four Prediabetes Predicaments and the Solutions
If you have prediabetes or have been told that you’re at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, you probably know that now is the best time to take action to improve your health. And hopefully you are already working on developing some habits and setting goals to get your health under control. But new… Continue reading Four Prediabetes Predicaments and the Solutions
Recommit to Your Resolutions
We are well into 2018, but unfortunately most of us have already fallen off the wagon with our New Year’s Resolution goals. Remember those? It happens to the best of us, even when we have the best intentions. The good news is that it’s easier to get back on track than you think! Here is my… Continue reading Recommit to Your Resolutions
Boost Your Mood After “Falling Back”
After we “fell back” this November 5th 2017, many of us may have given up more than an hour of daylight. We may have given up our good mood. Many people mark the clock change as the start of more darkness, cold weather, and anxiety over holiday schedules and holiday shopping and travel. Here’s how setting the clocks… Continue reading Boost Your Mood After “Falling Back”
Keeping the Elderly (and Everyone) Safe in the Summer Heat
The scorching summer temperatures around most of the country can be dangerous for anyone, but even more so for the elderly. How can seniors protect themselves and stay cool this summer? Stay hydrated Dehydration is one of the main causes of most health problems, not just heat related. To keep everything running efficiently in the… Continue reading Keeping the Elderly (and Everyone) Safe in the Summer Heat
The Top Six Items from Your Home That Your Kids Don’t Want
A generational and cultural shift is happening across America. Baby Boomers and older seniors have discovered that their children under 50 or grandchildren have no desire to accept family treasures and lifetime collections that have passed through generations. Elizabeth Stewart, a certified appraiser and author of COLLECT VALUE DIVEST: The Savvy Appraiser, confronts this situation… Continue reading The Top Six Items from Your Home That Your Kids Don’t Want
How to Thrive After Personal Tragedy
Most people have experienced something earth-shattering at some point in their lives, be it the death of a loved one, a painful breakup or divorce, or even the deep emptiness that can come from being an empty nester. Whatever personal hardship you’ve gone through in the past, I have discovered a unique and unlikely method that… Continue reading How to Thrive After Personal Tragedy
5 Tips for A Healthy Vacation
From the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), strategies to make your vacation healthy. Avoid Tanning; Be Sun Safe Thinking about getting a “healthy tan” over vacation? Think again. Any increase in skin pigment (called “melanin”) is a sign of damage. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause wrinkles and dark spots among other problems—and… Continue reading 5 Tips for A Healthy Vacation
Police Training Program in Age-Related Health Helps Older Adults
A study published in May 2017 the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reports that most police officers receive little to no training in aging-related health concerns. Yet for older adults with complex care needs, police officers are often the first people on the scene for a health issue or concern. Police officers frequently respond… Continue reading Police Training Program in Age-Related Health Helps Older Adults