They say that one death is a tragedy. But a million deaths is a statistic. Right now, the coronavirus leaves us hovering in the no man’s land of emotionally numbed shock and disbelief. No one is more than two degrees of separation between themselves and someone who has been taken by COVID. In some way,…
5 Ways To Start 2021 on the Right Foot
With the chaos that has ensued in the previous months, many of us are looking forward to 2021. With the start of each year, many of us become hopeful and optimistic about what we can achieve as the weeks and months unfold. If you’re ready to put a dent in the universe, here are some…
5 Tips for First-Time Cat Owners
Owning a cat is a great experience. They make great pets and companions. However, there are several things that you will need to know about raising your cat as a first-time cat owner. Here are a few tips to help you get started when owning your first feline friend. Be Patient When you first bring…
How Exercise Can Help You Cope with Grief
Nothing can truly prepare you for grief. Losing someone you love and someone who meant a lot to you to death, divorce—or some other way—is a huge blow. The loss that follows is the enigma of grief. Everybody experiences it differently and has their own way of expressing it. And more importantly, everybody has different…
Best Musical Instruments for Beginners
Have one of your kids recently been bitten by the music bug? The desire to play a musical instrument is felt by many youngsters, with parents wondering how best to nurture their child’s creative interests. If this is your situation, the time is now to do something about it. Most moms and dads assume the…
Different Strokes – A T2Diabetes Story
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Sanofi to write about the realities of diabetes as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own. I didn’t grow up with the best relationship with food, and without much of an education surrounding good nutrition. I grew up in the 80s and 90s when…
Keeping Your Family Healthy This Winter
Winter is coming, and with it comes cold weather, holidays, and other hallmarks of the season. It’s also a time of year when many of us choose to hibernate like bears, a habit not helped by the ongoing pandemic. Furthermore, an excess of sweets and a decrease in physical activity make us susceptible to weight…
How to Spice Up Your Relationship After 40
Everyone is experiencing stress overload these days. Some days romantic partners–including those over 40 and going on their third decade of being together–give intimacy nary a thought. The kids have been home for months due to COVID and are just now going back to school in some areas. The couple is probably craving a good…
9 Myths About Predicting a Baby’s Gender
One of the best parts of pregnancy is speculating about the gender of the baby. While there is no way to confirm your unborn baby’s gender without medical intervention or testing, it sure is fun to guess if you are having a boy or a girl. Over the span of civilization, expecting parents have come…
Custom Wedding Planning in the Technology Age
Planning a wedding is a time-consuming and challenging task. We are always looking for tools and techniques that can make the process seamless and stress-free. Technology is one of the methods you can use for easy planning. Below are high-tech ways to help you make the planning organized without forgetting the essential details. Design your…