It’s Summer — Pick a Theme

Are you looking ahead at the next 2 months thinking, "hmmm ... what should we do?" Sometimes the heat makes it hard to focus. Make your life easier by giving your summer a theme.

What’s Screening Tests Should You Schedule?

As a Family Doc, a big part of my training and practice focused on preventative medicine. Granted, it is much less sexy than cardiac surgery, but it was my favorite aspect. It is like avoiding an engine rebuild by getting your oil changed once in a while. Screening is just one aspect of prevention, but […]

Why Prevention?

Here's the bottom line. People are living longer. This means, like it or not, you may live to be 100 -- or more. Decide now the type of older person you want to be. Do you want to be frail and sickly, or do you want to be young at heart, enjoying life into all your decades?

What Screening Tests Should I Schedule?

As a Family Doc, a big part of my training and practice focused on preventative medicine. Granted, it is much less sexy than cardiac surgery, but it was my favorite aspect. It is like avoiding an engine rebuild by getting your oil changed once in a while. Screening is just one aspect of prevention, but it is a critical one.

Don’t Forget Aging Hands

The hands can say a lot more about your years here than your face. Take care of them.

5 Foods That Balance the Aging Process

If you are what you eat, can you eat yourself younger? You can definitely help to reverse the signs of aging.

We’ve Outgrown Hotels

Now, we need three adjoining hotel rooms. Even if this was affordable, it still just doesn't work. We've graduated from the hotel with room service and all its wonderful amenities to renting houses. And, we are loving it!

Getting Away Without the Kids

Should you go away without the kids? Heck, YES! Here's some tips on doing it guilt-free.

Guilt — A mother’s constant companion

What is with the maternal guilt? I've had it. My days are too busy to add guilt to the equation! Let's throw it all away.

What’s the Best Time of Year to Have a Baby

I've had a baby in each of the four seasons ... which is the best? Read on for the pros and the cons.