...I live in New York City and it even at the best of times it can be a challenge to create a mentally healthy state within the frenzy of city life. Here are a few of the things I do to stay sane in the city... More >>

Online, 'thought leaders' and 'social media influencers' are big deals. They are terms that have been coined and represent rarefied people who yield lots of power on the Internet due to benchmarks they've achieved... More >>

...Do you think some people treat stars like objects to photograph for their selfie collections? Would you try to take a selfie with your favorite celebrity-or make a real connection... More >>

...Processed foods are very prevalent today. We buy them in high quantities because of the convenience factor. Extremely processed foods get a bad rap for good reason - many nutrients are removed through a manufacturing process. Whole foods and minimally processed foods retain more nutrients... More >>

I'd stand there petulant, demanding to know (in that bottom-of-the-barrel-last-fraying-knot tone-of-thought): 'Who cares what I eat right now or how far I ran today? Why am I killing myself like this? What's a body for anyway?'... More >>

...This mysterious and often misunderstood condition affects over forty-four million people worldwide... More >>

...Americans tend to have a fatalistic, negative view about aging. Our society tends to view the aging population as not having a productive role in society, is undeserving of respect, and that declining health is a certainty... More >>

...Have you ever taken inventory of your online self and determined if he or she is as special as you are? My experience with Mary made me realize that's something we should all do... More >>

...If your goal is to stay grounded in the world of real connections rather than those relegated to cyberspace: I didn't rely on social media to remember my loved ones... More >>

The moment a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, or any form of dementia, families are met with overwhelming responsibilities. Often outside help is required, which means caregivers and family members must work together as a team... More >>