Weight loss commercials abound like Starbucks in New York City.  Obesity rates are at an all time high in the U.S.  According to the CDC, 60 million adults or 30% of the adult population are now considered obese.  Since 1980, the rate of overweight children has doubled, it has tripled in adolescents.  More

It is ironic that I am writing this over the Fourth of July weekend with the subject matter being something very personal to me, American Veterans.  I watch program after program and major news stations reporting on the patriotic symbolism of this holiday.  Leaders from the very top of our government from all political parties to the talk show hosts blabbering on and on, about how one should be proud of this country.  Surprising to some as it may be, the majority of these do not have any clue on the meaning of patriotism, devotion, sacrificing, etc, for this country.  Look at all political leaders no matter what party and see how many ever served in the Armed Forces or even had a relative serve and do the same for the other so-called experts and movement groups.  There is one group who can tell you the meaning of unselfishness, devotion, allegiance, and patriotism, those who actually served in the Armed Forces, Veterans.  They “volunteered” to serve their country and so many made the ultimate sacrifice for protecting this country, your freedoms and you.  They do this service for the country because the majority of the individuals listed above would not, but the individuals sure talk a good service.  Maybe that “good talk” is why some of the alarming statistics that I have found is happening and so heart wrenching. More

For over twenty years, I have built a relationship with you, the communities I serve and the health care entities where I perform my services. I have prided myself in always keeping you foremost in mind when managing your health and wellness.  Now I have the opportunity to expand on these relationships and encompass the true definition of Continuity of Care both professionally and personally. More

Individuals like you now more than any point in the past have the power to “empower” oneself not only in their own health and wellness but also in the understanding and definition of health care providers and entities that provide health care.  The empowerment comes from knowledge one can access from things like word of mouth to searching on the web.  There is so much free, professional, detailed information right at ones fingertips.  This section will help define some commonly asked questions that I have experienced throughout my health care career and ones I have answered pertaining to my said responsibilities within the health care arena.  This by no means is advice on medical treatment, just educational definitions, descriptions, examples, etc, to help you understand and empower yourself to take charge of your health and wellness More

If you have insurance, you need to educate and enhance your return on investment by knowing your policy.  More

More than 40 million Americans suffer from some sort of sleep disorder. Thirty million people—suffer from chronic insomnia, resulting in an estimated annual economic cost of $30 billion in lost productivity, as well as profound loss of quality of life. Insomnia can create extreme stress at home and at work, as well as impaired mood and physical problems. More

Scientists know that Alzheimer’s disease begins to take root decades before its initial symptoms appear. One of the great challenges for researchers is to pinpoint the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s before it can start to devastate a person’s brain structure, memories, and reasoning. After years of collecting data, the NIA-supported Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) is yielding promising results about the structural and biochemical changes in the brain and the genetic variations that mark the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. More

You Have The Power!
Everyone searches for a politically correct definition of those who are; senior in years, reached the golden years, progressively aged, elderly, age 65+, etc.  I like to think of those who are older than I to be the storytellers and or the experienced (life-lessons learned).  There are no politically correct definitions, they just “are” and they are as important as anyone or anything else.  From this point forward, I will refer to those senior of myself as the “storytellers” and or “the experienced”.  More

Weight loss commercials abound like Starbucks in New York City.  Obesity rates are at an all time high in the U.S.  According to the CDC, 60 million adults or 30% of the adult population are now considered obese.  Since 1980, the rate of overweight children has doubled, it has tripled in adolescents.  More