Health & wellness

Hoping to become a snowbird in retirement?

August 06, 2015

If your retirement dream is to head south for the winter, here’s what you need to know before you go.

Travel vaccinations: What to know before you go

April 27, 2015

If you’re planning a trip – especially to an exotic locale – make sure you know what shots you need, well ahead of time.

Sleep training your baby in five steps

March 13, 2015

If your baby won’t sleep, you’re probably pretty desperate for some help. Here’s how to get your child — and yourself — some much-needed rest.

Avoid risks of sitting: Stand up for your health!

February 17, 2015

Prolonged sitting can raise your chances of developing a serious illness — and it may take more than a once-a-week workout to reduce the risk.

Seasonal affective disorder: the winter blues

January 13, 2015

Craving carbohydrates, sleeping in, cancelling social engagements and generally feeling down? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

“Excuse me, your alopecia is showing.”

September 11, 2014

As autoimmune disorders go, I could be living with something much worse than alopecia. But finding out I was losing my hair was devastating.

Workplace conflict: How comfortable are you?

January 03, 2014

Some people handle conflict at work well; others try, but get disastrous results. A lot depends on your level of comfort with conflict.

Can you stop hair loss?

December 05, 2013

Losing your hair can be a challenge at any time in your life. But new tactics for treating the condition can restore your hair — and your confidence.

Here’s the question I dread most, now I’m retired

August 20, 2013

It’s easier for working people than retired people to provide a satisfactory answer when asked, “What do you do?”

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