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A Walk Instead of Breast Cancer

by rosemary, October 16, 2013

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, we’re used to hearing about walks – 5K, 10K, or longer – in support of breast cancer research and screening. But this year we’re turning the tables on those reasons and hearing about new data indicating that walking itself can be part of a breast cancer prevention routine for postmenopausal women. Researchers looking at epidemiologic evidence found that women who walked at least 7 hours a week had a significantly reduced risk of developing breast cancer compared to women who were not as … Continue reading →

Posted in well-being, your self | Tagged American Cancer Society, awareness month, breast cancer, commitment, exercise, goal, pink ribbon, prevention, research, risk, support, walking | Leave a comment

Grounding yourself during financial turmoil

by rosemary, October 4, 2013

If you’re finding yourself stressed by the current mix of financial chaos, don’t get pushed into panic mode, even though your costs may be going up just as your benefits are going down. The Government shutdown – or slimdown as some are calling it – as well as glitches in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and debt ceiling debates remind us that we can’t always control our circumstances. But there are some things we can do to cope with the disturbing state of affairs. Here are 5 tips … Continue reading →

Posted in stress, well-being, your self | Tagged benefits going down, challenge, control, coping, costs going up, financial chaos, Government shutdown, gratitude, help, panic, reduction, reframe, slim down, stress | Leave a comment

Virtual Book Tour with Susan Lieberman

by rosemary, September 19, 2013

We are pleased to welcome Susan Lieberman, Ph.D. to our blog for the third time – a real hat trick. Today she’ll be answering questions about her new book, Death, Dying & Dessert: Reflections on 20 Questions About Dying. As Susan has said, with more humor than you would expect in a book about death, Most of us believe we will die. We just don’t expect it in our lifetimes. Her book, written in an easy and accessible voice, is for healthy adults of all ages. In 20 chapters, Susan … Continue reading →

Posted in aging parents, well-being, your self | Tagged advance directive, aging parents, death, dying, health care proxy, loved ones, Susan Lieberman, will | 9 Comments

New Beginnings

by rosemary, September 5, 2013

Now that September is here, are you encountering a time of change? You may be refocusing on work after the Labor Day weekend, sending the kids back to school, celebrating the Jewish New Year, or simply making a recommitment to reality after the escape of summer. Many of us are now taking stock of where we are and making plans for where we want to be. If you’re ready to challenge yourself to make changes in your life, here are a few tips to keep in mind: Recognize what you … Continue reading →