Before September 11, evil of this magnitude was impossible to think about. The idea that it could happen in the United States seemed ridiculous. The attacks happened years ago, but it hurts as if it was yesterday. There's a line in a poem by Emily Dickinson that describes the process of grieving as, "first – Chill– then Stupor – then the...

In the case of both AIDS and other STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), I have heard the comment that "he's not the sort of guy" or that she is "straight laced and clean cut" and thus could never be carrying an STD. Some people feel that you can tell if a person is infected by looking at them. This is not the case. Many of common STDs have no...

By now we are probably all familiar with the risk factors for breast cancer. Heredity. Age. Previous history of cancer. While those at high risk will want to talk to their doctors about prevention options, all of us need to realize that these are risk factors, not causes. You can get breast cancer before 30, you can be the first woman in your family...

Getting cut off in traffic, a missed deadline, spilt coffee, a cranky child - it doesn't take much to upset us these days. A recent study by Yale School of Management professor Sigal G. Barsade and Donald Gibson of Fairfield University showed that 1 in 4 Americans feel at least somewhat angry at work. That's a lot of grumpy people in the office....

There must be a thousand clichés about finding direction. If you do a Google search you’ll find everything from the classic “follow your bliss”, to the iconic but less helpful “wherever you go, there you are”.   “Follow your bliss” is excellent advice, if you happen to know what your bliss is.  No wonder so many of us are confused...

Spring is in the air and it's time to get outside. Looking to make the most of your outdoor spaces this year? A little extra care and prevention now can make for sunny days ahead. Take advantage of the cooler temperatures to get your yard and garden ready now. Pick up debris. Before you break out the lawn mower and breathe in the smell of fresh...

The American Cancer Society estimates that 526 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer today. In Canada, the figure is 53 per day and of those 53, 15 will die. Add that up and that's 192 200 women in the US and 19 345 in Canada. What are the odds that one of them is someone you know? If we are all doing our monthly self-exams and...