Teenagers always think they know everything (I can remember that stage myself :-). Certainly they think they know more about drugs than Mom and Dad, and they’re likely correct. But just how knowledgeable are, they, really? One way to find out is to send them to this interactive drug and drug abuse quiz posted by […]

I love and adore hummus – but I don’t like the price. The brand I like best costs $2.99 (which doesn’t include the tax) for a mere four ounces. So I decided to try making my own, but the problem was the tahini. Most hummus recipes call for tahini and I didn’t want to buy […]

There are so many older people who are expanding our definitions of “old age” – I HATE THAT TERM!!! Case in point is Johanna Quaas who is almost 89 years old and is an international gymnast. Check out this routine on the parallel bars. I couldn’t do what she’s doing when I was 20!!!  Thanks, Johanna, for […]

Skin issues become more bothersome when they appear on your face. Whether it is a pimple or a seasonal attack of acne, you can easily lose your sleep over facial skin issues. Eyelid skin issues are more worrying because of the sensitivity of the skin condition. It’s not just the scales and dryness that define […]

Drug and alcohol addiction is prevalent throughout the entire world and typically sits at the forefront of the public health agendas of industrialized nations. But at its core, the global drug crisis is a family matter. The majority of families will face a drug abuse problem among their members at some point or another. It’s […]

They say that addiction is a family disease because it doesn’t just affect the addict, it affects everyone close to him. While friends and family might not suffer the direct effects of the disease, they suffer from the effects of the addict’s behavior. The loved ones of addicts often experience anxiety, fear, guilt, anger and […]

For some people, working in a crowded office space is just not conducive to their physical and mental health. This doesn’t mean they can’t cope with a crowded and loud workspace. It’s just that some people simply work better independently. NAMI offers several tips for managing stress in the work space but for some folks, […]

Here is an easy-peasy oatmeal recipe that is loaded with nutrition and super foods. I’m one of those folks who is happy to eat pizza for breakfast and oatmeal for dinner, but if you’re more of a traditionalist, whip this up in the morning. Note that I do use the old fashioned rolled oats rather […]

We’ve been posting a lot of holiday messages lately and guess this is the last one for a bit. It’s been a wonderful holiday season for my family and I hope it was the same for yours. School resumes next Monday and most everyone will be going back to work (oh how I will miss […]

This adorable little trapped raccoon gave some lucky humans the chance to love. (S)he fell into the dumpster and it looks to me like the poor little gal or guy had just given up on ever getting out and had resigned herself to death. What a wonderful chance to save a little life. It’s wonderful […]