Write a thank you note to someone who has made a difference in your life. Keep a gratitude journal and write down three things a day that you are thankful for. Make an effort to find the good in every situation—silver lining. Give back to your community by volunteering your time or donating to a […]

Adults, who have returned to their parent’s home for any length of time for any possible reason, may resonate with this little story. On the surface, it’s simple, but the current of its implications runs deep. I was a fat kid. No getting around that. Eating my feelings was my standard approach to life going […]

4.5/5 – (2 votes) What Is Medical Identity Theft?  According to the Federal Trade Commission, 19 people become victims of identity theft and fraud each minute. Similarly to identity theft, medical identity theft is when someone uses an individual’s personal information – such as their name, social security number, and health insurance account number or […]

Taking Chances on a New Career By Judi Moreo People find jobs they are suited for when they are young. At least, they believe they find the right kind of job. But as they progress, many feel disillusioned with the career they chose, feeling it isn’t what they thought it would be. They think about […]

  Gena joined me from ‘the room where it happens’ Listen & subscribe on iTunes … on Spotify … or anywhere else Prefer video? Watch on YouTube Other than an anesthesiologist wielding an endotracheal tube, I’ve never let anyone touch my throat, inside OR out, until I met my guest today. Listen in to my interview with vocal tension’s worst […]

If you’re in retirement and you’ve been thinking about getting a roommate, don’t worry, you’re not alone! There could be plenty of reasons why having a roommate may be a good idea for you – whether it’s for financial reasons, to combat feelings of boredom or loneliness, or to share the responsibilities of running a […]

Last October, I attended a webinar entitled “Making Sense of My Lab Test Results.” It was sponsored by our local hospital and “OLLI” (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute). OLLI, which is affiliated nationwide with various universities, caters mostly to folks over 50 with programs varying in subject and intensity. The Lab Results webinar was quite interesting […]

By Jerry Zezima I am frequently in the dark, so I don’t have to go out on a limb to say that the limb that recently fell on our power lines left me in a scary place: The bathroom. Which was dark. That’s because the power had gone out. It happened at 3 a.m. I […]

Everyone deserves access to the best possible healthcare. But, sadly, ethnic and racial discrimination in healthcare, along with disparities, harm patients throughout the US. Many factors impact the quality of care received and outcomes for Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians, and Alaska Natives. What’s the difference between ethnic and racial discrimination and disparities? Ethnic and racial […]

Have you ever been in a situation where you started off talking about one thing and the person you are talking to twisted it around and an argument starts? Well, there is the easy, empowering solution to effortlessly defend yourself in that situation with subtlety. I recently saw a YouTube video interview between Dr. Jordan […]