Health & Wellness

  1. 80 Year Old Marathoner Sets Record

    If you’ve never heard the name Ed Whitlock, that’s not surprising. He’s not famous anywhere outside running circles, but he’s inspirational to a number of folks in the medical community because he’s still running. Running marathons. Running … Continue

  2. Turning Your Savings into Real Protection for Long Term Care

    by Kerry Peabody, Long Term Care Insurance specialist You’re a saver. You’ve saved diligently (something more people should do) and now you’ve got some money tucked away “just in case.” It’s your rainy day fund. It’s money … Continue

  3. Tips for Helping Those Who Grieve

    Helping a grieving person tip 1: Listen with compassion Almost everyone worries about what to say to people who are grieving. But knowing how to listen is much more important. Oftentimes, well-meaning people avoid talking about the … Continue

  4. 3 Tips to Help Stop Your Worrying

    Worry and anxiety self-help tip #1: Accept uncertainty The inability to tolerate uncertainty plays a huge role in anxiety and worry. Chronic worriers can’t stand doubt or unpredictability. They need to know with 100 percent certainty what’s … Continue

  5. Worrying is the Problem, Not the Solution!

    Worrying can be helpful when it spurs you to take action and solve a problem. But if you’re preoccupied with “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios, worry becomes a problem of its own. Unrelenting doubts and fears are … Continue

  6. Types of antidepressants and their side effects

    Antidepressant medications prescribed for depression fall into four different classes of drugs: serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) atypical antidepressants tricyclic antidepressants monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) SSRI generic and brand names Fluoxetine (Prozac) Fluvoxamine … Continue

  7. Staying at Home

    What can help me stay at home? You may be used to handling everything for yourself, dividing up duties with your spouse, or relying on family members for help. But as circumstances change, it’s good to be … Continue