My Hysterectomy Story … So Far

The skinny on hysterectomy.

What to Know about Heart Health on Snowy Days

We’ve been getting an onslaught of snow this winter. Shoveling snow can be great outdoor exercise with some precautions. However, a very common shoveling ailment is lower back injury. But did you know there is a high propensity for heart attacks after a snowfall due to shoveling? Of course, this is usually in people who are […]

Tips for Getting Rid of Puffy Eyes

Puffy Eyes? Me Too! What to do…I’ve never been a morning person, and firmly I believe the only social events happening before noon should be funerals. Morning has never been a good look for me, but this is becoming more and more of a problem the older I get. Between wrinkles, gravity and a seemingly […]

10 Reasons You Should Have Sex Tonight

I know you don’t feel like it, but if you need some convincing, here are 10 reasons you should stop pretending you are sleeping and accept the passes your partner is making: 1. It is STILL flu season, and people who have more sex have better immune systems. 2. It will lower your blood pressure.  […]

5 Things You Should Never Do Before Bed

Sleep deprivation is an epidemic. It contributes to obesity, depression, heart disease and overall bitchiness. It is not just our busy schedules preventing us from getting enough shut eye. Even when we go to bed at a reasonable time, many of us cannot fall asleep. Often we are self-sabatoging with terrible habits. Here are the […]

4 Reasons to Eat Cranberries

Due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content, cranberries are often referred to as a “super food.” Here are a why cranberries are good for you: • A half a cup of cranberries contains only 25 calories. • They are great for your urinary tract (so is peeing after sex) • They have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. • They […]

Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Find Out Here.

Sleep is a critical component to a healthy lifestyle, and yet, I can almost guarantee you are not getting enough of it. Busy schedules, on demand TV viewing, incessant electronic communication and overall increased stress levels are depriving us of our much needed Zzzzz’s. According to the experts at The Valley Hospital in NJ: An increasing number […]

How Much Sugar is Hiding in the Foods You Eat?

Sugar is a scary thing for all of us, especially our kids who are just forming their relationship with food. Unlike the monster hiding under the bed, who can only give you a startle, sugar can contribute to obesity, type II diabetes and heart disease. To make matters worse, sugar can be addictive, as anyone […]