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Longest Day
Monday, June 20th, is the summer solstice — the official start of summer and the year’s longest day.  The sun will rise early and set late. Today will be a great day for fun in the sun: some yard work, a day at the beach, or a perfect time to get in at least 10,000 steps.

Longest Day

Because of my commitment to health and wellness, the focus this month is Alzheimer’s disease. I am doing my part to fight Alzheimer’s by educating myself and others in my age group and participating in the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day.

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Fashion, Health

I must admit, I occasionally consult the Urban Dictionary for a better understanding of terminology that I hear Millennials using, most recently I looked up “say what?” The website told me that saying derives from a video game and an MTV show that aired from 1998 to 2003 with the same name. Today’s focus, however, is […]

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I hope you agree that the more we learn about nutrition and health, the better decisions we will make regarding aging gracefully. Everyone knows that exercise and a healthy diet, complete with essential vitamins and minerals, are key parts of living a long, healthy life. Today, let’s get the lowdown on the impact of what […]

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  Here I go again, sharing my personal health information. It’s that time of the year again for my annual physical with my internist.  Once again, my blood work detected a deficiency in my Vitamin D level. I’ve talked about my levels of Vitamin D in my Mighty D post. Also known as the sunshine […]

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Fashion, Health

March is Colon Cancer Awareness and I have a simple suggestion for your health awareness: Follow your gut! Stick with me as I share important information about colorectal cancer, commonly called colon cancer. The American Cancer Society introduced a great way to raise awareness for colon cancer every spring. The American Cancer Society selected Daffodils, […]

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Lately, when I look in the mirror, I feel like I’m looking at a molehill. The moles on my face and body have exponentially exploded since I’ve gotten older. In my teens, a dark, regular mole on your cheek was considered very attractive. Who didn’t want a beauty mole like Elizabeth Taylor’s on her lower […]

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Health, Interviews

na February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of the disease that causes one in three deaths each year. In honor of this, I am going to introduce a new series on the blog, Lady in Red, focusing on women’s heart health. Meet Nina Forrest, an artisan jeweler living in Albuquerque, New […]

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I don’t follow professional or college football until a significant game or the Super Bowl. I realize that when a player stands on the sidelines or sits on the bench, they are not involved in the football game. I see many men standing on the sidelines regarding their health. According to the Centers for Disease […]

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