Blog - Sheryl Kraft

My So-Called MidLife Blog is on hiatus!

Please check out my latest venture, thePause Newsletter.

Dry Skin and Menopause

Published in: Aquis, Aveeno, Chaleur, Dr. Teals, Help for dry skin, La Roche-Posay, Menopause, Menopause and dry skin, Why is my skin so dry, Winter skin dryness

When I was younger, the skin on my face was always slick with oil. And as only an adolescent girl can do, I let it get me down. Each time I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror, I'd recoil at that shiny reflection looking back at me. Of course, now, being in this so-called midlife, I wish there had been - along with that glimpse - a voice of reason to calm me. If there had been, it might have … [Read more...] about Dry Skin and Menopause

The Vulnerabilities of Aging

Published in: Eyesight, Frank Bruni, N.A.I.O.N., New York Times, nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, vision loss

I recently read a stunning account of a sudden, overnight vision loss. Written by 53-year-old op-ed columnist Frank Bruni, the story, which appears in this past week’s New York Times Sunday Review, shares the details of Bruni’s struggle, both physically and emotionally, of coming to grips with a condition that caused sudden partial vision loss which made it difficult to read or type, because of … [Read more...] about The Vulnerabilities of Aging

Jimmy Carter’s Medical Miracle

Published in: Parade

Melanoma is usually curable if found and treated early. But when it spreads, it can be deadly. An estimated 87,110 Americans were diagnosed with melanoma in 2017, according to the American Cancer Society, and 9,730 died from it. But new treatments are showing more promise for later-stage melanoma. In addition to surgery and radiation to target his brain tumors, Carter received an intravenous … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carter’s Medical Miracle

How to Keep Friendships Strong During Cancer Treatment

Published in: Everyday Health

“One of the first questions I ask my patients is, ‘Have any of your friends headed for the hills yet or has anyone unexpectedly offered to help?’” says Dianne Mead, a licensed clinical social worker at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Westchester, New York. “Oftentimes, people answer ‘yes’ to both questions,” she says. Although the changing nature of friendships during crises like … [Read more...] about How to Keep Friendships Strong During Cancer Treatment

How to Protect Yourself From Falling

Published in: Falls, how to avoid falls, how to fall the right way, safe ways to fall, what to do if you fall

Remember what it felt like to fall when you were a kid? Probably not, because most of the time it was not a big deal...you fell, you got up, dusted yourself off (or put a band aid on) and continued on your merry way. It's more than likely that there was no fear or embarrassment, and you fell without stiffening up or trying to catch yourself. But falling takes on a whole new meaning when … [Read more...] about How to Protect Yourself From Falling

A High School Student and Aspiring Writer from Australia Reaches Out…

I would love to hear a few things on the prospect from a first hand-perspective, and would be thrilled to learn more about it from you. Your advice is well valued and I’m very grateful to have such wise words from someone with such first hand experience.

I will be looking forward to reading more of your wonderful articles in the future!

Best wishes,

Mikayla

Due to your article, traffic and sales have been great this past week!

On behalf of our entire organization, we'd like to thank you so much for featuring our product in last week’s Parade Magazine. Due to your article, traffic and sales have been great this past week.! We are a small business that prides ourselves on excellent product quality and customer service. We work hard to make quality products and market them effectively but then sometimes you get a gift like your article which really takes us to the next level. We will be eternally grateful to you for choosing us as one of your eye product recommendations.

I’m writing to express my admiration for the work you are doing!

I'm a young medical writer trying to get a foothold in the industry, so the portfolio you have on your website showcasing your accomplishments is something that I'm aiming to achieve.

I don't want to take up too much of your time, but I am hoping you can share some advice, tips, or guidance as I work on this, my lateral career change!

Thanks for taking the time to read this - I know you probably have much more exciting things to be doing, but just know that your work is inspiring me to continue down this writing path.