A great idea, but not without its difficulties. Many people find the prospect of early retirement appealing. Assuming you have the financial wherewithal and you haven’t been pushed out of the...
Health & Well-Being
Your health is the most important thing. Yep… it’s an old, over-used and variously worded cliche’. But that doesn’t mean it ain’t true (although a few extra buck is not so bad, either). In this section we focus on all aspects of health — physical, mental, and psychological. From professionals in the various fields we’ll discuss what you should know and what you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Mediating Other People’s Marriage Problems
Not a good idea for you or them. Recently I was approached by a couple who were going through a particularly rough patch in their marriage. Each came to me separately, and because I’m close to both...
Stay Social
It’s essential for your health. Maintaining an active social life gets harder with age. Little by little people we were close to move away or pass away. And when we retire, we lose about half...
Study Confirms: Any Asbestos Exposure Amount Can Cause Mesothelioma
By Devin Golden A common question among mesothelioma patients, or even people just interested in learning about the cancer, revolves around levels of asbestos exposure. They ask, “How much asbestos...
Pandemic Claustrophobia
Surviving the coronavirus lockdown with your partner The pandemic has forced couples to spend much more time with each other, for better or worse. And shelter in place rules were thrust upon us with...
Is Marriage Harder Today?
It may be, and there are reasons why Anyone who’s been married for more than a few months, maybe weeks, will tell you it’s tough. And considering how divorce rates have climbed over the last few...
Alcohol Abuse Among Seniors
Dealing with a growing problem Alcohol abuse is a problem in most countries, and ours is no exception. But what’s particularly troubling is the growing prevalence among seniors. Approximately 6...
Reducing Stress: Acupuncture
This ancient technique is effective — and surprisingly pleasant. The thought of having needles stuck in your body isn’t very appealing, but that’s only if they hurt. From my...
Marital Power Politics
No one’s happy in unequal relationships Power and control are issues in all relationships. Sometimes it comes about through strength of personality and sometimes through assets. One person...
Reducing Stress: Daoist Meditation
The health benefits of inner peace I’m not certain if it is the most overused word in the English language, but if it isn’t it soon will be. I see it on TV, hear it on the radio, on podcasts in...