5 Insights into the Workings of a Man’s Brain By Ronnie Ann Ryan Insight #1: Men Don’t Think Like Women Do Women think about every little thing. We can be known to make things more complicated than they are. Men don’t do this. They don’t think about every little, tiny thing. If a man’s head … Read more
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The Health Benefits of a Book Group
By Susan O’Halloran, MPH I was asked to join a book group 12 years ago when I was pregnant with my third child. I was fairly new to town and viewed it as a way to make friends and maybe even read a good book or two. I am still with this book group and … Read more
Bringing Traditional and Complementary Healthcare Together
By Susan O’Halloran, MPH There is a movement afoot in Fairfield County, CT to make it easier for consumers of health and wellness services to find exceptional service providers. After surveying local consumers, Here’s to Life Now! has launched an on-line traditional and complementary health care network that includes preferred providers from the area. Now, … Read more
Just Go!
By: Susan O’Halloran, MPH I was invited to an annual luncheon held by an international non-profit group I worked with for 10 years a little over 15 year ago. I had made plans to go with three former co-workers I sporadically keep in touch with and was looking forward to catching up with them. Life … Read more
Ultrasound for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
By Susan O’Halloran, MPH Do you even know if you have dense breasts? I recently had my annual mammogram and found out for the first time that I have “dense breast tissue”. Oh boy, I thought…I don’t like the sound of this. Every time I go in for my mammogram I think about all the … Read more
Why Fitness Classes Work
By Susan O’Halloran, MPH Motivation is key to sustaining any exercise or fitness program. But who hasn’t started out gang busters only to lose the workout mojo? Life happens. We get busy, distracted, or lose interest and we stop fitting exercise in. I’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t know exercise is good … Read more
Go! You Might Meet Somebody!
By Jane Pollak Are you showing up? Good things always happen to me when I get “out there” by networking and interacting with other folks who are also “out there.” I have a hunch many people are hiding, not circulating and/or waiting for “it” to get better. Those who are showing up are those I … Read more
Ahh…Money and Self-Worth
By Susan O’Halloran, MPH I’ve been taking an informal poll lately among women of differing ages and backgrounds. I ask the question, “What would you rather have, romance or money”? To my mild surprise, the majority of women said, MONEY. Exploring this conversation further led to almost universal agreement that money gives a woman control. … Read more
Finding Your Way Through the Holistic Healthcare Maze
By Beth Prins Leas So, you’re looking for relief from your health problems and the stress of everyday living – and you want RESULTS. You’ve tried the traditional medical route and aren’t completely satisfied. You’re ready to explore the world of holistic health and are feeling overwhelmed by the volume of information available at your … Read more
I’m Fine. Really?
By Susan O’Halloran, MPH How many times have you heard a friend say, “I’m fine”, only to discover six months later they are getting a divorce, lost their job, had a kid land in rehab or otherwise? Sometimes these things come on suddenly, without any warning. Most of the time, however, there are signs that … Read more
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