Blog - Sheryl Kraft

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How Fitness Trackers Stack Up

Published in: Cardiovascular Health, Exercise, Fitness, Fitness Trackers, Health, Inspiration, Staying Healthy, Walking

You see them just about everywhere: adorning the wrists of people who look dogged in their determination to log that extra step or mile. They inspire some, bringing out their fiercest competitive streak. For others, they're bothersome and nagging and are soon abandoned. For an article I wrote an article appearing in the February 2016 issue of Family Circle magazine, I tracked the progress of … [Read more...] about How Fitness Trackers Stack Up

5 Things A Flat Tire Taught Me About Life

Published in: AAA, Aging, dentists, driving with a flat tire, flat tire, hazard lights, Midlife, pulling off the highway, what to do if you have a flat tire, what to do when you get a flat tire

I hate going to the dentist - especially when it's of the oral surgery variety. My mouth has had so much work done that if it were my face I'd look like a Joan Rivers wanna-be (may she rest in peace). And every time, minutes before my scheduled appointment, I'm so tempted to call their office and say something like, "Sorry, but I can't make it today. My car got a flat and I'm stuck on the side … [Read more...] about 5 Things A Flat Tire Taught Me About Life

Posture Counts

Published in: Aging, good posture, Health, health benefits of good posture, health effects of bad posture, Midlife, posture, Staying Healthy, why standing up straight is so important

When I was younger and felt self-conscious about my height, I used to slump a lot. I hated being tall. I wanted to be shorter; petite, even. And now that all seems not only ironic but so foolish. (That's probably low on the list of the foolish thoughts we all did when we were younger. May be folly for a future post...) Now, in this so-called midlife of mine, I don't want to be shorter. But … [Read more...] about Posture Counts

The Price of Comfort

Published in: can high heels be comfortable, comfortable shoes, how much do you have to pay for a pair of shoes, how to find comfortable shoes, Joyce Wadler

The older I get - and the older my body parts get (in this case, my feet) - the more I gravitate toward shoes manufactured in Italy. No wonder the country is shaped like a boot. There's something about shoes made in Italy. It's uncanny, really - as soon as I slip them on it's a perfect fit... as soon as I take that first step...(then the second and a third) there's no pain. And then, I look … [Read more...] about The Price of Comfort

Take The Dare With UnitedHealthcare (You Could Win a $400 Gift Card!)

Published in: how much do you know about your health plan, how to manage your healthcare, managing your own healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, We Dare You

As children, the statement “I dare you” was usually associated with dangerous or forbidden challenges, perhaps something like sneaking out of the house late at night; staying out past your curfew; cutting a day of school - or worse. Now that that’s all behind us, and we’re older and (hopefully) wiser, we realize that a dare can also be a good thing; hey, it can even be life-enhancing, as in, “I … [Read more...] about Take The Dare With UnitedHealthcare (You Could Win a $400 Gift Card!)

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.