Staying Healthy During Holidays

Staying healthy during holidays is a difficult but not impossible task. From the Harvest Festival’s candy corn, Thanksgiving’s pumpkin pie, Christmas’ frosted cookies, and on to New Year’s goodies, we are planning and racing from one spectacular event to the other. While we love the time spent with family and friends, workloads and family responsibilities … Read more

Did You Know Strokes Aren’t Age Restrictive? Know the Signs So You Are Prepared for Your Healthiest Future

As a stroke survivor at age 29, I had no idea what the signs and symptoms of a stroke were. Unfortunately, strokes aren’t age restrictive. I was unaware of so many details that could have helped me act quicker and possibly provided care for me sooner. I worked out frequently and thought I was healthy. … Read more

Simple Strategies to Reduce Negativity and Be Happier

Simple Strategies to Reduce Negativity and Be Happier

How would you like strategies to reduce negativity, improve your mental health, reduce anxiety, minimize stress and just be all around happier? I think we can all agree that anxiety, negativity and overwhelm are at an all-time high. We notice it when we read the paper, scroll on social media, or even when we talk … Read more

How to Keep Hope Alive

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As we recover from the pandemic, how do we take care of our mental health, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and keep hope alive? Have you wondered how to keep hope alive amidst personal, national, and mounting global concerns? Some people are optimistic by nature, but most of us must be intentional about cultivating hope in … Read more

How to Create a Healthy Lifestyle — From Fiction to Nonfiction

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As fiction writer I learn things about the real world during my research journey. One book’s research led me to steps for healthy living, secrets to create a healthy lifestyle, and a knowledge of blue zones. My journey begins when I enrolled in a healthy eating class at church, the instructor William Zahler, author of  … Read more