Not too long ago I was told a terrifying tale about a young woman and a heart attack. The 40-year-old woman arrived at the emergency room of her local hospital displaying a multitude of symptoms that made it clear that a heart attack was in progress - at least it was obvious to a nurse in the ER. After hooking the woman up to medications to help...

You are NOT alone... One out of every 10 woman over 40, one out of every 8 woman over 50 and one out of every 4 woman over 60 experience bladder control problems. The good news is that 70% of urinary incontinence can be treated, cured or well managed. Don't let embarrassment and misinformation keep you stuck at home this summer. Incontinence...

Stress and anxiety can prematurely age our mind and body. If not dealt with effectively, chronic stress and worrying can place undue strain upon our cardiovascular and immune systems.  It can also make us prone to mood disorders and negatively affect our cognitive functions.  Having a safe and comfortable place where we can relax and unwind can...

Stress can be an overwhelmingly powerful emotion. Ask anyone who’s ever experienced an anxiety attack while standing in line at the grocery store and they can quickly attest to the powerful punch that stress packs.  Long-term neglect of a stressful lifestyle can contribute to premature aging and medical conditions, including hypertension, and...

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....

In the brief moments I am awake each morning before my alarm rings, I often find myself doing a mental calculation of the many things I will need to do the moment my feet touch the floor.  Planning meals, organizing rides for the kids, and ensuring each family member has what they need for the day, are just a few of the things that run through...

The gingerale bottle fell to the floor. The kids scooped it up and promptly turned the cap before I could say "Wait!!" And there it was...sugared foam oozing out of the bottle and all over the kitchen floor. "A bit like life", I thought, as I cleaned it up. Impossible to put back in the bottle and a sticky mess outside of it. Do you ever feel...