We’re social creatures. We need each other, even if at times those “others” can break out hearts. Learn to relate in a new, healthy way.
I am a mother but in a non-traditional sense. I am the friend that 90% of my friends come to for advice, an ear, a shoulder to lean on, to help create some structure in their lives. I am the one who lets you crash on her couch when your partner cheats on you,… Continue reading I’m the Mother of all Mothers (To My Friends)
I’ve never been “besties” with my mom. She’s always gushed over my oldest brother, despite having three other children, and always cared more about money and status than I understood, but I never thought she was that bad. Family gatherings were always fairly light and fun. Her delicious food, my best wine, my… Continue reading It’s Okay if You Don’t Like Your Mother: Here’s Why
High blood pressure rates are bumping up the number of people with this issue. The American Heart Association (AHA) has forecasted what cardiovascular disease in our country will look like in about 25 years and that future gives many of us something in common – cardiovascular disease (CVD). In fact, by 2050, the AHA anticipates… Continue reading Cardiovascular Disease Will Impact More Than Half of Us by 2050
Earlier this year, my brother introduced us to the online game Spelling Bee. As someone who takes a lot of pride in her vocabulary and way with words, I was not only intrigued but a little (over)confident. For the uninitiated, each day you are presented with a hive-like graphic with seven letters. The challenge is… Continue reading Queen Bee: It’s OK To Ask For Help
Harry Nilsson’s song “One” tells us that “one is the loneliest number.” But, according to a recent Harvard University study, it may also be the deadliest number, as now the concept of prolonged loneliness and increased stroke risk has been introduced. The study showed that chronically lonely adults 50-years-old and over have an increased… Continue reading One Is The Loneliest, and Maybe Deadliest, Number
For years, people have been looking for ways to turn back the clock on age-related diseases. One supplement that has proven beneficial in this area in addition to protecting against neurodegeneration and improving a person’s exercise performance is nicotinamide riboside (NR). This supplement is a nucleoside derived from nicotinamide, and it is a precursor… Continue reading Turn Back Time with Nicotinamide Riboside
Think of the “Hollywood heart attack.” A man, clutching his chest, keeling over unexpectedly. Like the Godfather in his garden with his grandson or Mr. Big after the Peloton ride. Now, think of the “Hollywood heart attack” for women. What comes to mind? It’s hard for people to name many women who have had a… Continue reading Microvascular Disease: The Adesso Solution For The Most Common Form Of Heart Disease In Women
I had gestational diabetes during my first pregnancy. I knew when I drank that allegedly “disgustingly sweet” drink and it tasted just like orange soda that I was probably doomed. From that point on in my pregnancy, there were no more sugary drinks. (I made my own lemonade without sugar to fulfill my cravings.)… Continue reading Gestational Diabetes Isn’t Really Over Once You Deliver
A study has found that a significant number of COVID-19 patients who have suffered from a heart attack had no prior history of heart disease. The findings have been called “startling” and that more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of the virus on the heart. The Journal of the American Medical Association… Continue reading Startling Heart Attack Finding in COVID Patients
The menopausal transition can impact women significantly, including their cardiovascular health. Yes there’s brain fog, night sweats and hot flashes among other things to contend with, but this is also an important time to start thinking about your cardiovascular health if you haven’t already. Why? A 2020 scientific statement from the American Heart Association… Continue reading Menopause Affects the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
