From Resolution to SMART Goal
So, the holidays, also known as the ‘eating season,’ have come and gone. Now it’s back to reality, time to ‘climb back […]
Diabetes: the burden of a diagnosis
Having close family members, such as parents and siblings with type 2 diabetes, increases the risk of developing it. For years I […]
Promote Physical Activity with the Move Your Way Campaign
With all the fitness fads and conflicting health advice flooding our news feeds, it can be hard to catch people’s attention with […]
Tools2Thrive Can Help You Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Did you know that people with diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely to have depression than people without diabetes?. Only […]
Handwashing is Your Protection Against Infection
I completely forgot that May 5 was the World Health Organization (WHO) campaign to promote the global hand hygiene campaign “SAVE LIVES: […]
Mothers! Women! Take Charge of Your Health
I’m sending Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Women’s Health Week greetings to my global mothers, sisters, aunts, wives, grandmothers, and teachers. It’s […]
Self-care is the way to survive Quarantine
When this pandemic is over, we are going to be OK. How OK we are is dependent on the self-care that we […]
Sleep and Strong Mental Health during COVID19
Everyone has been affected by COVID19, and many persons are feeling stressed by the economic and financial strain that’s associated with being […]
For Sonia’s Sake
In recognition of International Women’s Day, I dedicate this posting to one woman whose short life touched many and influenced the course […]
Minorities and Kidney Disease
Black Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaska Natives are at the highest risk for kidney disease and kidney failure. […]
Look Out For Your Eyes: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision
My very observant friend, who, in his younger days, smoked and had a regular glass of alcohol, was terrified when he realized […]
Love Your Heart and Protect it!
Have you ever had an experience that has haunted you for a while? I’ve had several, and they have impacted my life […]