Did you know pregnancy actually alters a woman’s brain, changing the size and structure of areas involved in emotional attachment to their young? A recent Nature Neuroscience study found that motherly nurturing skills – like perceiving the feelings and perspectives of others – are enhanced in pregnancy and continue for at least two…
Ah, the elusive writer. One might hear an author's voice in an audiobook or on a radio program. Rare sightings of these legendary figures occur at workshops or book signings. Otherwise, years of searching might fail to spy one on the roads. Few have seen a real-life author in her natural habitat.…
Have you seen today's date? Gasp! Veteran's Day flew by over the weekend. Some of us paused to remember our heroes. Took a day off. Worked retail. Whatever happened, somehow we woke up this morning to find ourselves waist-deep in November. And you know what this means, right? (Slaps cheeks and…
T'was the night before Christmas and all throughout space Not an ewok was stirring, nor any other race. Helmets all hung by the teleporter with care For a fat, mystical elf who soon would beam there. Catkind kittens and children snuggled in beds While baby groot sprouts danced in their heads. Worf…
Feeling cuddly as a cactus this week? Got that greasy black peel attitude? Checking your teeth for termites, or itching your head for brain-spiders? Has the seasonal music and glittery trim inspired all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile? Maybe you haven't developed a green complexion yet, but struggle to…
The waist bands and thighs in my pants shrank this year. Even more than the previous year. Sheesh. With all the modern advances, you'd think garment manufacturers could engineer pre-shrunk fabrics. Don't ask me about the extra ten pounds on the doctor's scale. Obviously, the instrumentation had not been balanced at…
As mentioned in my post a few weeks ago, connections with life-giving people serve an important role in maintaining healthy personal energy. While some develop relationships with ease, others struggle to develop or maintain them. The difference might seem inborn, but the factors of a friend-attracting personality can actually be cultivated. If you'd…
My tablet intake rivals the pill minders of folks twenty years my senior. Collagen and fish oil improve joint function. CoQ10 claims cellular repair features. My physician recommended calcium for bone health. Probiotics assist with digestion and boost immunity. I hope lecithin helps brain function. Royal jelly and bee pollen…
At a women's event in Orlando one year, I unloaded an armful of books onto the author's signing table. "These will be my medicine cabinet. I share inspiring books with people who need a dose of joy." Humor conveys scientifically proven health properties. I often recommend laughter to alleviate stress and anxiety,…