It is an understatement to say that life stopped being normal in mid-March. The effects of the pandemic have been overwhelming to parents homeschooling their children, the unemployed or furloughed, teens isolated from their peers, our vulnerable elderly, essential workers, and medical providers. In the midst of
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Authenticity is a very important quality to me, and something I strive for in how I express myself daily and in Buffalo Healthy Living. Most of us don’t like people who come across as phony or false, and in our friendships, typically seek out people we believe
Read more →I don’t often write theatre reviews, and this really isn’t one either, but if you want to see a fabulous play, see Ragtime at Musicalfare Theatre. Ragtime runs from now until March 17, won the 1998 Tony Award for Best Score and Book, Drama Desk, and
Read more →June celebrates National Men’s Health Month, as well as Father’s Day, so what better time to check on how the guys in our lives are doing? As for health, the Cleveland Clinic reports that only three in five men get an annual physical, and 40 percent see
Read more →February is heart month. It’s also Valentine’s Day. And at a time when the world seems more fractured than ever, I can’t think of a more important topic than love. While contemplating this, the words to the song What the World Needs Now filled my mind. Released
Read more →I often think that life would be easier if I didn’t have to deal with people. After all, the fact that each of us sees life from a different perspective can complicate things. But, when all is said and done, I find that people and their diverse
Read more →Being a patient is a humbling experience, as I recently learned in choosing to undergo spinal fusion surgery to correct a condition called spondylolisthesis, in which one vertebra slides forward over the one below it. It is especially humbling if you’re like me — impatient and grouchy
Read more →Clinical trials are important. People who participate in them help us find new cures treatments, and explanations for various behaviors. One recent clinical study conducted by University of California psychologist Dr. Jonas Kaplan, captured my attention. It turns out that there is actually a scientific reason why
Read more →Many times what we perceive as an error or failure is actually a gift. And eventually we find that lessons learned from that discouraging experience prove to be of great worth—Richelle E. Goodrich I don’t know about you, but I hate making mistakes – not mistakes like
Read more →May is Mental Health Month, and an important topic. The latest rage on Netflix is 13 Reasons Why. It’s about Hannah Baker, who takes her life after a series of hurtful incidents, brought on by individuals at school. It’s about bullying, hurtful rumors, and ways people hurt
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