Health Literacy
Health Literacy Month: Why It Matters More Than Ever October is Health Literacy Month, and as a physician with 40 years of experience, I can
Category: Power of 5 Life
Finding Your Luck
Finding Your Luck As a geriatrician with 40 years of experience, I have seen many people live a healthy and long life. With great pride,
Declutter
Our Memories Are Within Us, Not Within Our Things –Unknown As a retired geriatrician, I have seen firsthand the challenges that older adults face with
Grief and Bereavement
Grief and Bereavement Grief and bereavement are a natural yet unwanted part of the process of our lives. Recently my wife Melissa and I experienced
Habits Restoration
Getting Back on Track As summer draws to a close, it’s time to think about restoring old or developing new healthy habits. Summer can be
The Heart Attack Matters
The Heart (Attack) Matters In my blog earlier this month, I wrote about my consultant Thomas who had a near fatal heart attack. He had
What About Thomas
What About Thomas? Because the heart matters, I want to share the story of Thomas with you. It’s a story we can all learn from
Why a Plant-Based Lifestyle is Good for Your Heart
Why a Plant-Based Lifestyle is Good for Your Heart Why consider eating mostly a whole foods plant based (WFPB) diet? Overall, it is a sure
Grief and Community
The Importance of Friendship and Socialization On June 21, we experience the Summer Solstice: the first day of summer and the longest day of the
Coping with Grief through Cooking
Coping with Grief through Cooking I lost my 98 ½ -year-old mother in early May this year, due to complications following a fall and hip
