2015 marks nearly 18 years of working in the pharmaceutical indust y. During that nearly 20-year span, I developed a vested interest in healthcare, especially as it pertains to women.
A Vested Interest
Health
Here are all of my posts featuring health-related topics with tips for aging gracefully beyond the age of 50.
The Mighty Vitamin D
The Mighty Vitamin D What I love about my job is that I do not sit in an office all day. I can’t complain about not getting fresh air and sunshine every day. During my annual physical earlier this year, my complete blood count (CBC) showed I have insufficient vitamin D. We hear all […]
Watermelon Man
Since it is summertime, I picked a great time to talk about watermelons. August 3 is National Watermelon Day. There was the watermelon man before there were Farmer’s Markets or street vendors selling fresh produce. In the inner city neighborhoods of Philadelphia, I can recall during the hot summer months, especially on Fridays. This man, […]
Go Purple
It is time to go purple! Why? Because June is Alzheimer’s Awareness month. I missed the June 21 date that is set aside to wear purple and alert people about the prevalence of Alzheimer’s. However, it’s never too late to learn more about this disease. Just what is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s is a fatal disease […]
Nailed It
I nailed it when I self-diagnosed myself with a common fingernail problem, Onychoschizia. The condition is just a fancy name for splitting fingernails. Your fingernails can provide clues to your overall health. Are your nails healthy, or are you sending you a health warning?
Take the Steps
Take the Steps By now, you know that I am all about steps, especially as it pertains to being fit. Studies show consistent exercise helps to ward off some chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. However, today, I would like to focus on how to take steps for stroke prevention by […]
Under the Influence
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week; you know where I am going with this. I especially want to call your attention to the adverse effects of alcohol on women. Check out the info graph listed below; it highlights significant differences between males and females concerning alcohol consumption. Check to see how being under the influence […]
Falling Like Dominos
Some things don’t have to be, like the high death rates associated with colon cancer. The colon cancer cure rate is 90% when symptoms are detected early. The staggering colon cancer rates suggest that many people, especially young women, are falling like dominos.
Un-Beet-able
Since this month is all about nutrition, I keep fit and eat healthy through my food choices. I must share my fondness for an unbeatable vegetable: beets. Beets are one of those polarizing foods that you either love or hate. I relish this brightly colored veggie.
Kick Start Spring
We have all heard about or participated in campaigns. Campaign for this, for that, get involved, make a difference campaigns. Capital campaigns to raise funds, political ones to elect public officials and not to be left out, the health industry awareness campaigns. Just one week into March, I am urging you like the American Dietetic […]