Introduction (drb) In medical school, one thing you learn is that patients are ‘entitled’ to more than one problem. In this time of Covid, when the virus monopolizes the news, we may forget other health concerns remain with us. People still suffer from various conditions; we still need the dentist, or ophthalmologist. We may find … Read more
20 Ideas Beyond the Obvious Even before the time of Covid, I believed that to Age with Pizzazz we need to consider new skills and new things. See Putting More FIRST(s) in Life for the benefits from fun, brain challenges and fulfillment. For decades, English writers, speakers and politicians have noted that “in the Chinese … Read more
8 Petite Possibilities I need help!! Such a plea has not been directed to me personally during these dark times. I am not an “essential worker.” I simply do my part by “SIP-ing” as one of my sister-in-laws puts it. If you are trying to avoid 24/7 media as I am, you may need a … Read more
Note on Covid-19. Obviously, our country, and the world, is preoccupied with, and rightfully disturbed by, coronavirus. From a personal point of view, I will not be able to add anything that you have not learned on the 24-7 media coverage of the virus. Out-and-about in our communities (if you are out-and-about), people seem to … Read more
None of us can take in too much information at one sitting. If nothing else, my rear gets tired. With that in mind, while I rarely do a two part article, I did so this time to allow for ideas to ‘sink in.’ In my last article (part 1 of this blog), we looked at … Read more
A close friend recently mentioned that at his last annual exam the doc warned he was showing high Blood Pressure (B/P). He’s tall, slim, active and watches what he eats. But he does have age working against him. As you may be aware, B/P does tend to rise with age (genetic factors protecting some of … Read more