Blog - Sheryl Kraft

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Shouldn’t We Be HEALTHIER Than Our Parents Were??

Published in: Boomer Health, Cardiovascular Health, Chronic Diseases, Exercise, Fitness, Goals, Health, Nutrition

I like to think that every generation learns from the prior generation and steps things up when it's their turn. This one thing is for sure: I always thought that we knew more about being healthy than our parents did. C'mon, look at us! We're the gym-goers, healthy eaters, obsessed with our input as well as our output. We're the healthy generation, the enlightened ones who know a thing or two … [Read more...] about Shouldn’t We Be HEALTHIER Than Our Parents Were??

3 Diet Myths and Other Confusions

Published in: Concepts, Exercise, Goals, Hunger, Inspiration, Snacking, Weight loss

I'm wondering why I woke up this morning with weight on my mind. Is it because we're into a new year and I'm hearing lots of people talking about hanging onto their promises to shed some pounds? Or is it because with each passing year, it's getting tougher - dammit! - to keep off those extra pounds? Or maybe it's the (ridiculous, non-age-appropriate) fashions in the magazines that make us … [Read more...] about 3 Diet Myths and Other Confusions

Email Makes Me Cranky. And Stressed-Out, Too.

Published in: Children Growing Up, Electronics, EMail, Friends, Frustration, Technology

My first-born child turned 27 yesterday. TWENTY-SEVEN. How did that happen so quickly? The details of his labor and birth - a three-plus day affair (from the Friday night my water broke to the Monday night when he finally decided to finally show up) - remain crystal clear; I can even recall the smell of birth - yet the last 27 years are sometimes tough to sort through and remember with the same … [Read more...] about Email Makes Me Cranky. And Stressed-Out, Too.

Midlife Minute: How Not to Get Sick

Published in: Exercise, Fitness, Health, Immune System, Sleep

Or how I want everyone around me, who is sneezing, coughing, wheezing and just plain miserable to take care of themselves. There you have it. Everywhere I look, people are miserable, fighting the flu or other nasty bugs. Maybe you've already gotten the flu vaccine, but that doesn't mean you're fully protected (sorry!). Some people develop a higher immunity than others; but sadly, the success rate … [Read more...] about Midlife Minute: How Not to Get Sick

I Can’t Meditate. But I Can Still Relax (and so can you).

Published in: Concentration, Meditating, Meditation, Patience, Relaxation, Spirituality

I know a lot of people who can duck out of life's stresses by meditating. They look all peaceful, with colors floating all around them. Kind of like this picture. Me? I can't do it. That's not for lack of trying. In my travels to various spas - one of my very favorite ways to relax and learn about what's new in exercise, diet and healthy living - I've come upon, and experimented with, … [Read more...] about I Can’t Meditate. But I Can Still Relax (and so can 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.