As I sit here firmly entrenched into my eighth decade, I find myself reflecting more often on the things I miss most from my youth. It hurts to even say “eighth decade.” Makes me want to lay down and take a nap. There is the question, …
(BPT) – You’ve seen them on your Facebook and Twitter feeds shared by friends and family members. The tragic stories of a loved one’s passing and a plea for help in covering the expense of a memorial or funeral. As crowdfunding has grown, it’s become a …
7 questions that could save your life (Family Features) While you may routinely hear about medical errors, it’s less common to hear about a misdiagnosis. Inaccurate or delayed medical diagnosis is a medical error many people rarely talk about. Yet research released by the Society to …
(Brand Point) Medicare Open Enrollment is about to kick off. For most people already enrolled in Medicare, the annual Open Enrollment period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7) is the only opportunity to make changes to your existing Medicare coverage. Even if you are happy with your …
(Family Features) Strokes change more than 795,000 lives in the United States each year. Stroke recovery is of paramount importance in the country. In fact, according to the American Stroke Association, brain blockages or bleeds are one of the most common causes of disability. They are …
At one time, Pilates was a specialized form of exercise limited to a handful of professional practitioners. In recent times, Pilates has become one of the biggest exercise fads in America. Almost every town and city across this great country has a professional Pilates studio, staffed …
(BPT) – As we get older, the ones we love inevitably age too. For many, there comes a time where you are no longer just a son, daughter or family member. You become a caregiver. Ensuring your aging family member or loved one is able to …
For mature women dating, can be a difficult prospect. Life can be a challenge in many respects, from maintaining a career to maintaining a healthy social and dating life. Demands on our time and our abilities are higher than ever. The pace of life is faster, …
(Family Features) A feeling of dread washed over Donnette Smith after she felt her chest jolt. “Please, God. Not here, not now,” she thought. In the middle of her church choir performance, her heart started racing uncontrollably. High off the ground, she fought off feeling faint …
