Skincare-simplified: 3 Supplements to Skip
In a world bombarded with health and wellness trends, supplements have become a common part of many people’s daily routines. From vitamins and minerals to herbal extracts and powders, the …
Managing Holiday Expectations: Tips to Avoid Stress and Focus on Joy this Holiday Season
My late mother was a sentimental soul…and a perfectionist. This combination made holidays like Thanksgiving particularly fraught in my household. In theory, my mom loved all the little traditions like …
My friend is leaving an abusive marriage…what’s next for her?
QUESTION My best friend is pursuing a divorce from her husband. He has physically and emotionally abused her and sexually coerced her over the last 2-3 years. They have 4 …
The Naked Truth: Overcoming Body Shame For My Own Health
Last week was a particularly terrifying week. I’m 52, and I grew up as a Gen Xer who never used sunscreen and hadn’t had a skin check yet. I was …
Skin Laxity: How to prevent and treat sagging skin
Skin laxity refers to a loss of firmness and elasticity in the skin. It is caused by decreased production and increased breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin. Common …
Why Can’t I Lose Weight? Are Semaglutides the Answer?
QUESTION: Posting anonymously since I am ashamed. I spent the last 20 years as a size 8 or 10. When Covid and perimenopause hit, I put on 70+ pounds and …
Keeping Connections in a Divisive Time
by Lisa Peri Recently I’ve been thinking of the phrase “Make new friends but keep the old.” It came up as I was making hundreds of calls, texts, DMs, and …
Helping Kids Cope With the Halloween ‘Hangover’
By Jillian Amodio, LMSW, Mental Health Contributor Halloween seems to get bigger and more exciting every year! Kids are planning what they want to dress up as months in advance, …
Mistletoe Therapy: A Game-Changer for Many Cancer Patients
By Chelsea Harrison When someone mentions mistletoe, I’m guessing 90% of people will think of Christmas decorations and the other cheeky 10% will think of kissing. But did you know …
5 Hydration Tips for Dry Fall Skin
Fall brings lots of fun things like pumpkins, sweater weather, and the holidays…but one thing that isn’t so fun is dry fall skin! During this seasonal transition, it’s important to …