There have been some interesting studies lately on how to increase your life span. Some of the studies seem counterintuitive, some seem rather harsh and some are common sense. Some of the studies are on mice and have not progressed to human studies yet. Caloric restriction, a forever diet, has shown to stave off age…
DetailsI recently read a story that Mel Gibson is suggesting his recent melt down was due to male menopause. He is alleged to say he was “menopausal”! Can there be a collective eye roll and disgusted sigh sent to Mel? http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20017401-10391704.html Menopause and menopausal symptoms get lots of jokes and blamed for many things that…
DetailsDid you ever want to be in the movies? Who hasn’t had a bit of a fantasy; big screen, gorgeous backgrounds, or exotic locations, costumes and make-up? Yes fantasies are great. I was able to participate in some of the fun of movie making in Hot Flash Havoc, http://www.hotflashhavoc.com/. Since it is in documentary style,…
DetailsNational Tie One on Day, an apron of course, is November 24, 2010. EllynAnne Geisel of Apron Memories, http://www.apronmemories.com/, started this giving day tradition the day before Thanksgiving five years ago. She encourages embracing a “giving opportunity that has nothing to do with shopping or even getting into a car, but everything to do with…
DetailsHave you been tested for a vitamin D deficiency? Most physicals for women now include a blood test for vitamin D levels. It appears that many of us are not getting enough Vitamin D naturally, out in the sun. Many make-up formulas include sun screen. Many moisturizers include sun screen. What this all means is…
Details8 years ago I went to see my Doctor for a routine check-up and mammogram. I was healthy, busy and didn’t give a second thought that like every other year the Doctor would say I was in excellent health. She didn’t. She told me to see a surgeon. She said my mammogram was read and…
DetailsThe National association of Women Business Owners, NAWBO, sent out a recent poll asking their readers of ‘Smart Brief’, this question; ‘Do you buy any of the pink products that go on sale each year for national Breast Cancer Awareness month?’ Here are the results: • 57.61% Said NO • 31.52% Said A FEW •…
DetailsSince it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a special mention has to be made this year to Nancy Brinker’s book about her sister, Susan Komen and the start of the biggest grass roots effort to find a cure for breast cancer. The book, ‘Promise Me’ is a double or triple hanky tear jerker. The relationship…
DetailsAll good intentions where present last April when we planted our gardens. Lettuces, spinach, onions, leeks, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, radishes, cabbage, cucumbers, squash, broccoli and green beans were planted in succession so we would have a continuous yield. Then the weather turned mild, that is to say not hot and sunny so now in October…
DetailsSeesmic Logo Newsletter October 1, 2010 Dear TeamSeesmic Friends, We’re happy to share with you the latest update for our latest products: An update fix for Seesmic Desktop 2 and our latest release of Seesmic for iPhone for iOS4. Latest Release for Seesmic for iPhone For the latest update of our popular Seesmic for iPhone…
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