Blog - Sheryl Kraft

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Help For Double Chins

Published in: double chin, how to get rid of a double chin, how to minimize a double chin, Kybella

Are you wondering if you're seeing double when it comes to your chin? Double chins are a common occurrence- and a common concern. A recent survey of consumers, conducted by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, found people just as bothered by double chins as they were by the lines and wrinkles around their eyes. Just as those can make you look older, so can a double chin. And … [Read more...] about Help For Double Chins

What’s Happening to Our Health After 50?

Published in: baby boomers and health, common health conditions after 50, health after 50

It's interesting how conversations with friends and contemporaries change, taking on new meaning and urgency once we're in this so-called midlife. It feels like not-too-long-ago that our conversations focused on babies; things like how exhausted we were from their constant needs. When will they ever sleep through the night? "No one ever walked down the aisle in diapers, sucking on a pacifier," … [Read more...] about What’s Happening to Our Health After 50?

Seven Ways to Make Waking Up a Breeze

Published in: Cardiovascular Health, how to wake up in the morning, Midlife, Sleep, waking up, what to do when you can't get out of bed in the morning

Brrring! Buzzzz! Beeeeep! Ugh. It's time to wake up. If you're lucky enough to be the type to pop right out of bed (I never could understand how some people wake up with a smile, raring to go), you might not want to bother reading any further. But, if you're like me – and I suspect millions of others – who have trouble summoning their inner early bird, or someone for whom pulling the … [Read more...] about Seven Ways to Make Waking Up a Breeze

Menopause and Anxiety: The Connection

Published in: Anxiety, Anxiety and Menopause, Mood swings, Panic Attacks, Stress and menopause, Why you feel stressed

Menopause. Yes, it takes away your period - for good. And considering that the average number you've had in your lifetime hovers somewhere around 450, you might be happy to say buh-bye. But in return, menopause ushers in some other things you might not be so happy about: anxiety, depression, mood swings, panic attacks. That wild roller-coaster of high-pitched emotional craziness. If you … [Read more...] about Menopause and Anxiety: The Connection

Workout at Home? Yes, You Can!

Published in: exercising without a gym, home workout equipment, How to get fit at home, music for workouts

There are times - especially during the cold weather in the Northeast - when I just don't want to venture outside to the gym. - that's the last thing I want to do. But those are the times I usually skip my workouts - and I feel it. Lately, I've found that skipping too many exercise sessions makes me feel, well, lousy..my body gets stiff and sluggish, my joints get a bit achy and my mood plummets. … [Read more...] about Workout at Home? Yes, You Can!

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.