This article strikes "too close to home". My total knee replacement surgery tested my resilience. I grade myself a C....Bouncing back from physical adversity is indeed challenging. (Our Corgis are fine: the picture is for illustrative purposes only......)
It is here....Mosquito season. The only way to avoid those nasty critters is to lather up with Deet or stay indoors. Once bitten, nothing really works to handle the itch (except moaning and groaning)... This article is helpful in describing how to enjoy the summer regardless of the insect hazard.
Consuming carbohydrates stimulates the urge to eat more carbohydrates. Read why it is so difficult to keep our weight under control.
Good news! You don't have to worry that your heartburn medicine can cause Alzheimer's disease. New studies don't support that notion.
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My daughter got married this weekend. The Corgis are as happy as we are.
It appears that VACATIONS ARE OVER RATED...... The anticipation of the vacation provides more happiness than the actual vacation. I tend to agree.
My Corgis bark incessantly. It drives me nuts..... This article emphatically states that it is my problem (and offers solutions). I am not so sure....
The evidence is mounting. Artificial sweeteners might actually contribute to weight gain. I might have to give up my daily Diet Cokes.....
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Swimming provides an excellent health benefit and is easier on the old body than other forms of exercise (My Moses is not so sure; he prefers just to bark for his exercise)
What does it take to live a good life?
Surveys show that most young adults believe that obtaining wealth and fame are keys to a happy life. But a long-running study out of Harvard suggests that one of the most important predictors of whether you age well and live a long and happy life is not the amount of money you amass or notoriety you receive. A much more important barometer of long term health and well-being is the strength of your relationships with family, friends and spouses.
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