January 4, 2021 my mom passed away. She was 96. And though that might seem old, to hear her tell it, she still had unfinished business. Things she wanted to do. Places she wanted to go. People she wanted to see. She lived in Houston and I live in Boston. Pre-pandemic, I spoke with …
March is National Colorectal Cancer Month and according to the CDC, not counting some kinds of skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. It is the third most common cancer in men and in women. For most cancers, the goal is to find it early …
My father-in-law, William Glazier, was a pediatrician for roughly half a century. And he was a really good one. He took care of literally thousands of kids, and their kids, in the greater Boston area. Every Thanksgiving, after the turkey had been eaten and we were waiting for dessert, he would get out his …
For many women and teens February is not all about chocolate and roses, but about how to escape from an abusive relationship. For many it is very difficult to talk about this topic, let alone take action to make changes. Songs can be a way of opening the conversation. My wife and I …
What makes your relationship special? Is it the huge gifts? The big money? The exotic trips? The fancy car? For some the answer would be yes. But for most, when they stop to think about it, it’s the little things that make a big difference. A special smile; a gently touch; never forgetting …
Perimenopause happens soon after 40. And the “Oh No, Four O” for many is the beginning of personal issues such as food addiction, unhappy relationships, workaholism, getting over stress, over anxious, or overweight. Have these internalized beliefs left you worried about whether or not you will remain healthy, desirable, lovable, or employable? Do you …
When was the last time your pump had a tune-up? Of course I’m talking about your heart. It’s the size of your fist and it works 24/7 to to bring oxygen to every cell in your body from before you are born till your dying day. This week’s Music Monday salutes American Heart Month …
Menopause is really challenging for many women. But it can also be a positive time of growth and development. It’s a time of more wisdom; a time when kids are typically out of the house so there is more freedom; it’s a time when it is finally your turn to turn your attention towards nurturing …
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month – the perfect time to share songs from my Healthy Teeth CD. The selection is a catchy tune called Wiggle Your Tooth to make going to dentist a little more fun, especially during the pandemic when we’re all trying to stay healthy. The music is performed by Lake …
Menopause symptoms are no fun. Some of the symptoms are physical, like hot flashes. Others are emotional, like mood swings. Yet others are sexual, like vaginal dryness or decreased sex drive. Would these symptoms be different for women who go through menopause at an earlier age compared with women who go through menopause later in …
