Category Archives: your self

Confused about getting a mammogram?

by rosemary, February 19, 2014

Breast cancer – the most common cancer among American women (except for skin cancer) – is of vital concern to us, with about 1 in 8 eventually developing the disease. While about 40,000 women die from the disease each year, survival rates have significantly improved over the past 50 years – some say because of better screening, others believe because of enhanced treatment regimens. So it’s not surprising that women debate with each other and question their doctors when new data or policy changes emerge. After the U.S. Preventive Services … Continue reading →

Posted in your self | Tagged American Cancer Society, breast cancer, death, doctor, exercise, lifestyle, mammography, research, screening, self care, survivor, walk | 2 Comments

5 Ways to Connect with Your Valentine

by phyllis, February 12, 2014

This Valentine’s Day, celebrate your relationship and commit to nurture a heartfelt connection. Remember when you first fell in love? Depending on how we treat each other, those deep feelings can continue throughout our lives. Neural functions change when we’re more compassionate. And holding hands is enough to reduce stress. The possibilities for opening up our hearts are endless: Express gratitude. If you notice a caring gesture or a job well done, why not mention it? You may be pleasantly surprised at what you get back in return. Inject humor. … Continue reading →

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Do You Hibernate in Winter?

by rosemary, February 5, 2014

Were you too busy watching Super Bowl commercials on Sunday to notice that Punxsutawney Phil had emerged from his burrow this year? He saw his shadow and went back in to hibernate, predicting that the blistery winter weather much of the country has been experiencing will last for another 6 weeks. You may not be as interested in Groundhog Day as I am – full disclosure, February 2 is also my birthday so I’ve followed the tradition for years. For many of us, winter weather does seem to drag on … Continue reading →

Posted in well-being, your self | Tagged cold, exercise, family, friends, Groundhog Day, gym, mood, outside, rain, reconnect, snow, winter | Leave a comment

Burma: A Country Poised to Flourish

by phyllis, January 30, 2014

I just returned from a fascinating trip to Burma, also known as Myanmar, one of the world’s last frontiers. It’s the second largest country in Southeast Asia, with a population of 60 million and over 53 million Buddhists. On water or land – walking, biking, hiking – gentle, friendly and kind people welcomed us. I don’t know about you, but it feels like I’m always in a race against the clock. For the past three weeks I slowed way down. Of course we were on vacation so that says a … Continue reading →