Walking vs. Running by Tracy E. Hill, Ph.D. I’ve been running since I was in my early teens. It was my way to clear my head and have “Tracy time.” I used to be a triathlete and thoroughly enjoyed the cross training of cycling, running and swimming. The focus of an upcoming t... Read more
The Dreadful What-Ifs by Donna L. Scrafano Oh, what we do to ourselves by attempting to anticipate the future! During the years I worked as a Human Services professional, I often advised clients to relieve themselves of the “what-ifs”—those annoying, self-doubting questions... Read more
Incontinence Close to Home by Angie Littlefield I have been out on daily walks since my gym shut down due to COVID-19. Fortunately, I live in a suburban area near Lake Ontario where the streets are wide and currently deserted and where there is a beautiful waterfront trail. ... Read more
On Tanning by Lucy E.M. Black Visualize a raw turkey breast in the grocery store: white dimpled skin covering a rounded, fleshy chunk of poultry. That’s what I thought my un-tanned legs looked like. I was reckless with my skin as a young person, tanning myself for hours unde... Read more
Going Green: 5 Health Benefits of Planting an Herb Garden by J’Nel Wright I can’t help it, I am obsessed with pineapple sage. One sniff of that or a whiff of lemon thyme and you wouldn’t blame me. There is something organically satisfying about growing herbs. And gardening ... Read more
Osteoporosis by Eileen Renders Osteoporosis is a big problem for older women. It occurs when the body fails to form sufficient new bone or when too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body, or both. Women are at a much higher risk of osteoporosis than men. The National Center... Read more
