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?
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
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
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
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
How to Get Full(er) Lips
Quick: If you had limited time to put on makeup in the morning, what one thing would you reach for? Did you say mascara? Or was it lipstick? For me, it's all about the lips (although I must admit that eyelashes are a close second). Sure, eyelashes may thin as we age, but lips...well, they take thinning to the extreme. It's really no surprise that so many people visit Dr. Little for … [Read more...] about How to Get Full(er) Lips
What You Need to Know: “Best If Used By” Dates
It happens every time I go to clean out my fridge: Oh no! Those eggs are how old? If I use that mustard with a date of 2014 stamped on its label, will I die? The yogurt expired two weeks ago...but it seems okay. (Is it?) The next thing I know, I'm hurtling things toward the garbage, cursing under my breath the whole time about how much money I'm wasting on food. {{{{{{echoes of that … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know: “Best If Used By” Dates
Is Your Everyday Life Setting You Up for Pain?
Our lives are filled with so much motion that can strain our body, a complex, amazing machine. Just thinking about all the possibilities is enough to make us dizzy: we turn, bend, lift, walk, run and move. And even when we're not in motion, that brilliant machine with all its moving parts is still being challenged: It's possible, after all, that sitting, standing or even sleeping in the wrong … [Read more...] about Is Your Everyday Life Setting You Up for Pain?
Tanning Sans Sun
Skin Fact: "Whether you're at the beach or in your own backyard, keep in mind that about 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and about 86 percent of melanomas can be attributed to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation." -Skin Cancer Foundation I can't help it - my skin looks better when it's tan. (It works wonders for covering up the uneven sun spots and veins that have taken up residence on … [Read more...] about Tanning Sans Sun
Flip Flops Are Bad for Politics. They’re Bad For Your Feet, Too.
Are you getting as weary as I am of this (rather endless) Presidential race, full of drama, blaming, shaming and its usual share of flip-flops? But the good news is that we can distract ourselves with beautiful, warm weather (finally)! Rather than spending yesterday morning tuning into CNN or any of the other dozens of networks spewing political slurs, I attacked my closet; joyous to be packing … [Read more...] about Flip Flops Are Bad for Politics. They’re Bad For Your Feet, Too.