In writing these blogs, my wonderful editor simply suggests a topic and then leaves the rest to me (which, more often than not, usually works out fine). For example, for the post you’re currently enjoying, the topic was “Bored? Great ideas for shaking up the summer.” She then gently suggested that I write a two-part…
The unofficial start of the summer vacation season? A day off work and school? An excuse to host or attend a picnic to scarf burgers, dogs and beer? A reason to wave an American flag as a means to show patriotism if only for a few minutes? No, I’m not trying to guilt you into…
I’ve received, and given, some horrible Father’s Day gifts over the years, to include ties, socks, soap (yes, soap), a hammer, mulch, and a bottle of whiskey (despite the fact that my dad does not drink hard liquor. I saw it sitting in his basement last year, covered in dust). Well, don’t be that person. …
Yes, I know that’s a long, unwieldy title, but so is National Senior Health and Fitness Day, so I was a bit constrained by that fact…cut me some slack. Anyway, NSH&FD is, in fact, celebrating its 25th anniversary the last Wednesday in May, which has been its home date since 1993. For 25 years, it…
While no diet can cure either rheumatoid or osteoarthritis, there are some foods that can provide symptom relief if eaten on a regular basis. And while each form of arthritis is different (rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disorder that produces inflammation within the joints and osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition caused by the destruction of…
So, we normally consider an apple core as waste, but with humans, our core IS, essentially, our waist and for many of us, our waist has a bit of waste (in the form of fat) attached to it. This waste on our waists has a few names associated with it, love handles and muffin top…
So, you say you’re a relatively healthy individual that gets out for the recommended 2-3 hours of physical activity every week. However, are you still having some difficulty keeping those unwanted pounds off? Then perhaps it’s time to take a serious look at your diet. After all, exercise and diet are like crimson and clover,…
It’s not just your friends that get involved with the sometime sophomoric humor that only occurs on April Fools’ Day, the corporate world has also gotten involved with the assistance of the internet machine. They have taken to YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media sites to have a bit of fun at the…
Imagine attempting to access a website you’ve visited numerous times before and finding it blocked as if someone had installed a firewall within your computer or phone without your knowledge. You then call your internet service provider (probably AT&T, Verizon or Comcast) and inquire as to why that particular site is blocked and they simply…
OK, confession time. I had no idea that the World Health Organization (WHO) has sponsored a World Health Day since its founding in 1948. Is that a commentary on the WHO’s “advertising” efforts or my lack of awareness or both? I tend to think it’s a little of both. Regardless, the WHO uses its birthday…