I am having a love-hate relationship with my cell phone. Somehow, I don't think I am alone. While there is no question that cell phones are literally life-savers, they are also murderers and that scares me, terribly. Why does progress have to take us so many steps backwards? I have an iPhone and I love the convenience it affords me. Though I am sure I will never use … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Safety
health and happiness
A Prescription for Good Health
So by now you probably know I am not a big fan of going to doctors or taking medications...I AM a big fan of being proactive in maintaining good health/wellness. For me, the foods I consume and the exercises I do, are all part of a prescription for wellness. When I read that an apple a day can ward off Alzheimer's, I make a point of trying to eat that apple. This morning I … [Read more...] about A Prescription for Good Health
Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
la-lalala-la-la-la-la-la.........la-la-la-la-la-la-lala...don't worry, be happy... Are you singing? Are you smiling? Are you HAPPY? Nothing new, but yesterday's Sun-Sentinel ran a page 2 article reported by Maria Cheng of the Associated Press about the connection between healthy hearts and happiness. We all know we that by not smoking, eating right and exercising, we … [Read more...] about Don’t Worry, Be Happy!
Everything Old is New Again
Though Biggest Loser was pre-empted by the Olympics last night, I still got my weekly fix of watching some individuals who re-invented themselves and their lives with significant weight loss. Home yesterday morning, I caught the Dr. Oz show and he was celebrating his 100th episode. On with him were 100 individuals who have lost over 100 pounds. They did not lose their weight … [Read more...] about Everything Old is New Again
Un-break my Heart, Part 2. The Blue-zoning Continues
Yesterday we looked at what the small town of Albert Lea is doing to encourage healthier lifestyles and un-break hearts and heart disease. I agree with those of you who are local and suggested "our town" of Coral Springs getting involved in the AARP/Blue Zone Vitality Project. One thing I have learned, through the years, is not to simply make suggestions, but to offer … [Read more...] about Un-break my Heart, Part 2. The Blue-zoning Continues