Despite my many injuries, I have been fortunate in that I have never had to wear a cast. (Immobilizer, yes; cast, no.) I don’t envy those that have had to wear one. I’ve heard they are itchy, and that your skin gets quite papery while encased in plaster. While I’ve Read more…
New year, new habits. It’s easy to see why people make resolutions in January — a new year can feel like a fresh start. Early January is a good time to evaluate your lifestyle and determine whether you need to make some changes to live a healthier life. Improving your Read more…
This is a personal post for me. My father has been dealing with dementia for the last four years now, and he’s getting ready to move into a memory care facility. The irony of my job is that several dementia-related projects have crossed my desk in the last year, allowing Read more…
Surfing is something I prefer to watch from afar. While I’d probably enjoy the lack of obstacles in my way when on the waves (my proneness to accidents typically involves running into doorways, tripping up stairs, and generally not quite seeing how to move within my own space), I really Read more…
This is something that I worried about a lot when I was pregnant. When you get pregnant at 38, you know that your body is not going to snap back as well as those who get pregnant in their twenties. (And, spoiler alert, it did not.) So I was quite Read more…
With professional baseball season in full swing, here’s a reminder for baseball parents that perhaps year-round baseball isn’t such a good idea. Playing multiple sports throughout the year strengthens athletes’ skill sets and lets stressed muscles from one sport rest while another set is tested. That’s why I was astonished Read more…
When the TV show The Biggest Loser started becoming popular, my husband’s office had a weight-loss challenge. While I appreciated the attempt, focusing on weight loss versus making healthier choices is a tricky path. People who focus on weight loss, as compared to determining to living a healthier life, rarely Read more…
This is one of many wellness topics that I feel passionate about. I had some friends that felt that getting pregnant gave you a free pass, that you could eat whatever you wanted because you were eating for two, and you were supposed to gain weight. I got pregnant at Read more…
I’m thankful that, despite my years of typing hunched over my desk, I have had tendonitis in my wrist over the years, but it has never developed into carpal tunnel syndrome. I have heard that it can be extraordinarily painful and never quite fully heals. To learn more from our Read more…
I have, on occasion, considered running a race. Then I laugh it off and move on. All kidding aside, I get the pull of running: Your only investment is a good pair of shoes and race entry fees. You run on your schedule. You can run as little or as Read more…