The Third-Leading Cause of Death
Is it getting worse, or are some people just hearing about it for the first time? I’m talking about the third leading cause of death in the United States. My readers have known for a long time that one of the leading causes of death in the US is not a disease. It’s... read more
What Do Depression and Broken Bones Have in Common?
I’ve talked a lot about antidepressants in the past. While I don’t think they’re always a bad option, I do think they’re prescribed far too frequently. I also think they’re prescribed for far too long. In fact, this is something that the FDA and I agree on. Did you... read more
Dance on a Safe Dance Floor
The floors that you dance on indoors need to be sprung, semi-sprung or cushioned—and, if possible, specifically designed for dance. Even in the short-term, dancing or exercising on concrete floors will potentially cause injury, pain and/or irreversible damage to not... read more
Mobile Phone Safety for Your Children and Grandchildren
Is it time for ‘the chat’ with your youngster or teenager? No, not that one. The one about how to use a phone, tablet, laptop and all wi-fi enabled devices safely. Technology is a major part of our children’s lives. Whether it’s online learning in the classroom, the... read more
Are You Fit for a Relationship?
When runners crumple from exhaustion midway through a marathon, do we blame luck or fitness? When the heavily favored basketball team loses to the underdog, is it chance or effort? So why is it any different in romance? These questions put relationships into... read more
