Category Archives: your self
Reconnecting at College Reunions
Celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday, I was thinking about all the men who have played such important roles in my life – my dad, husband, sons, grandsons, close male friends. We women love them and try to socialize them but do we really understand them? I’ve mused here in the past about the men in our lives and this week we’ll take another look at some of our differences. Last week, I joined my husband at his 50th college reunion and noticed how he and his old friends, many of … Continue reading
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Tagged closeness, college, communication, competition, men, pranks, relationships, reunion, women
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The MoonWalk in Manhattan
Rosemary and I have a long history. We’ve been friends for 35 years, ever since our husbands coached our sons in basketball. And we’ve worked together online – consulting, blogging, publishing a monthly newsletter, writing articles – for the past 12 years. Ten months ago we embarked on a new adventure with WellPoint. We’ve been tracing our health journey through videos and blogging on the Real Health website. Last fall we each did a video-blog about our health goals for the year, and exercise was a primary one for both of … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, cancer survivors, friendship, health goals, health journey, Manhattan, MoonWalk, New York, raise awareness, Real Health, walk the walk America, WellPoint
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Moving through Menopause
Life is full of changes. And menopause is just one of these normal transitions. You may be in for a bumpy ride, challenged by physical and emotional symptoms. But this is a natural part of every woman’s life. Menopause is not an illness, and there are ways that you can manage: Hot flashes – dress in layers, sleep in a cool room, and avoid alcohol & spicy foods. Sleep disturbances– physical exercise, create a bedtime routine, relaxation and deep breathing. Memory issues– simplify your environment, make lists, concentrate on one … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, changes, hot flashes, memory loss, menopause, mood swings, sleep disturbances, transitions, women
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Menopause, Hot Flashes and Brain Fog
Jokes about menopause often get a laugh. But the truth is, if you’re a woman of a certain age, hot flashes and memory issues aren’t very funny. It’s comforting to know that researchers are taking this seriously. Although it’s a small study and needs to be replicated, new findings indicate that menopausal memory lapses are normal. According to the results of a recent study from the University of Illinois and Northwestern University, concerns about memory are not a figment of a woman’s imagination. Subjects who reported difficulties with memory did not … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's, cognitive tests, concentration, dementia, depression, family history, hot flashes, memory loss, menopause, negative emotions, remembering
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