Anxiety in the time of COVID-19
As if we didn’t already have enough to worry about, along came COVID-19 in early 2020 to push our anxiety to new heights. The reasons were not hard to discern — the threats of illness
December’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, December 2021 newsletter The holiday season invariably delivers sentiments of joy and good wishes via Christmas cards, songs and notes. I decided that pictures that depict what the holiday season is truly
Medications that increase your risk of falling
Many drugs can increase the risk of falls. The more drugs you take, the greater the chance that one or a combination of them will make a fall more likely to happen. Some medications are
November’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, By the time this note goes out, you will probably be in the midst of thinking about/preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. So, let me begin by simply wishing you and yours a
Listening to your hunger cues
The challenge with resisting food is, well, the food. It tastes good. It looks good. It smells really good, and when we see everyone eating pizza, ice cream, and chips, we want in. Then we eat too
October’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, A very dear friend blasted me out my carefully constructed image as being contentedly old. The image is of an indeterminate period of being in relatively good health, able to travel and
Coping with anger while grieving
If the death of someone you love has left you feeling angry or bitter, you might find it helpful to try the following techniques. Consider it. Is anger a stand-in for more painful emotions, or does
Can flavonoids help fend off forgetfulness?
The foundation of a healthy diet is a vibrant rainbow of fruits and vegetables, like rosy red strawberries, dark green spinach leaves, or sunny yellow peppers. Their colors often come from flavonoids, powerful plant chemicals
September’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, My last newsletter elicited more reaction than I had imagined. Among the notes I received was this one from a friend: “Cora, when you wrote that you’re looking to be “contentedly old”
Top causes of blood clots in the legs and how to avoid them
Don’t let a plane ride or an extended couch potato session put you at risk. Here’s what to do to keep your blood flowing. Blood clots that form in the deep veins of the legs