February is American Heart Month. You may have seen women wearing red last week as part of the…
Seasonal Affective Disorder
I grew up in the southwestern U.S.—Southern California, Hawaii, and Arizona—and never experienced four seasons. My childhood seasonal…
New Year’s Resolutions 2023
As 2022 comes to a close, many of us are considering what changes we might want to make…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
We are in the middle of what Andy Williams told us years ago is “the most wonderful time…
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was established in 1941 and is located in North Carolina. Between 1953 and…
COVID-19 Booster & Immunizations
A major topic in the news for the past month has been the release of the latest COVID-19…
Alcohol & Drug Use as We Age
Our bodies and minds change as we age. Recognizing these changes and making positive adjustments is a healthy…
Hepatitis C & Baby Boomers
Recently, I was at a luncheon and heard a woman speak about the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). She…
World Brain Day 2022
July 22 is World Brain Day and in 2022 is dedicated to the concept of “Brain Health for…
988 Suicide Prevention Hotline
This Saturday, July 16, 2022, a new nationwide service will become available to everyone in the United States. …