Blog - Sheryl Kraft

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In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Published in: Breast cancer diagnosis, Breast Cancer Screening, breast cancer survivor, Mammograms, Why You Should Get Screened for Breast Cancer

It’s hard to ignore that this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But for me, a survivor, every month is Breast Cancer Awareness month – no, let me amend that – it’s more like every day. That’s because it’s rare for a day to pass without either thinking abut my own health and doing all I can to stay on top of it; reading about a new study or treatment or hearing about someone who has been diagnosed … [Read more...] about In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Do You Use a Fitness/Activity Tracker?

Published in: can a fitness monitor motivate you?, exercising while wearing a fitness monitor, Fitness monitors, losing weight

And if so, how's it going for you? I bought a Fitbit for my husband a few years ago, when they were new to the market. It was a birthday gift, and the purchase also happened to coincide with a long-awaited trip to Italy, where we were going to be doing a lot of walking. Once he put it on, he never took it off. Well, that's a bit of an exaggeration - he chose to remove it before turning in for … [Read more...] about Do You Use a Fitness/Activity Tracker?

Menopause and Vaginal Dryness

Published in: Estrogen therapy, How to treat vaginal dryness, Mona Lisa Touch, Topical estrogen for vaginal dryness, Vaginal atrophy, Vaginal dryness, What to do about vaginal dryness

I'm not going to beat around the bush. (Okay, I realize that is a not-so-funny pun.) Why not get right to the point? Menopause brings many changes, and one of the peskiest being a change in the way your vagina feels, which can lead to itchiness, dryness, irritation (which can even lead to bleeding), and trouble with intercourse. It's just no fun getting old. But hey, at least we have loads … [Read more...] about Menopause and Vaginal Dryness

It’s Okay Not to Work Out

Published in: Aging, Cardiovascular Health, Exercise, Fitness, Health benefits of exercise, Midlife, should you skip a workout? Exercise, Staying Healthy, When it's okay to skip exercise

Did you read that right? If you know me, or read my stuff, you know that I am - and have been for quite a long while - a big fan of exercise. From a very young age, I've always been a person who liked movement- whether it be pacing, walking, running, dancing, biking, fitness classes of any sort. Sitting still? Not my thing. (Unless I'm on a beach, or engrossed in a good book or movie. That's a … [Read more...] about It’s Okay Not to Work Out

Make it a Habit: 5 Tips for a Pain-Free You

Published in: back pain, Chronic pain, Home massage, How to ease chronic pain, Neck pain, Wahl, Wahl massagers

For people with chronic pain, life can be hard. The unrelenting pain may make you feel uncomfortable and cranky and even hopeless at times. But it's more within your control than you think; switching bad habits for good ones can help ease the pain and improve – and potentially prolong – your life. Even if you start by checking out sites like budexpressnow, at least this is a start to hopefully … [Read more...] about Make it a Habit: 5 Tips for a Pain-Free You

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.