Health/Wellness

This Sunday, I will be running my fifth marathon–the TCS New York City Marathon! I have a love/hate relationship with running marathons, but there really is no better feeling than running across the finish line after 26.2 miles. Over the years that I have…Read More

After British actress, Judi Dench, announced that she had been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it focused attention on a serious eye disease that affects many older people and can lead to blindness. While you may think that your…Read More

My favorite season is here! The temperatures are dropping and its time for sweater weather and pumpkin picking. With the change of season comes not only a new wardrobe but busier schedules and a change in mentality. People tend to…Read More

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Spreading awareness and encouraging women to creating plans to detect the disease in its early stages is what October is all about. People should also be…Read More

Today is National Depression Screening Day (NDSD), and while it may not be a subject that people want to talk about, it’s an important issue that needs to be discussed. As someone who has been personally affected by depression and…Read More

This past week I decided to challenge myself and to experience what it is like to eat gluten-free. At first my gluten-free week was a daunting task, but I gradually learned which foods are naturally gluten-free and discovered many substitutes…Read More

This Sunday is Active Nation Day, a day dedicated to improve women’s physical and mental health and to create a more active world. It is the initiative of the leading active wear brand, Lorna Jane, and although it was celebrated…Read More

September is National Yoga Month, designed to both educate people about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle. During September, yoga studios and teachers are encouraged to offer free yoga classes and events. Unfortunately, commuting to…Read More

To be honest, I rarely find the time to go to the hairdresser. I often will go months without even getting a trim. I also tend to simply buy the first ‘2 for 1’ shampoo and conditioner deal that I…Read More

Named after Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915), a German neurologist, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) robs its patients of their dignity, intellect, and ability to carry out daily routine tasks. AD is one form of dementia. The others are: 1) Vascular dementia (multi-infarct or…Read More