The ABCs of Ultraviolet Rays (UVR)

Don't think that just because you can't see the sun that you're safe; sun damage can occur even on cloudy days. In fact, ultraviolet rays easily penetrate the atmosphere under any weather...

Ladies at Work

The other day in the gym—finally, after two years, I can go to a spin class without having to wear a mask or even go to the gym to begin with—I overheard...

Become ‘Better Than Before’ with the Power of Intent

All of us suffer from something. It could be as simple as an irritating or unhealthy habit like nail biting, jaw clenching, or smoking, to more complex issues like chronic stress, fears, and phobias...

Recovering from a Cruise Excursion

A few weeks ago, I was invited to go to an 80th birthday party. Among the select group of fellow guests were important political figures, judges and lawyers. Now, one would naturally assume that...
Sunglasses

Made in the Shade(s): The 411 on sunglasses

In some parts of the Islamic world, women are required to wear burqa’s. Now, this is not a political column so I am approaching this solely from a beauty angle. I believe they are...

 Recipes for Success

An Emmy- award winning chef on our right to rest and recover I must admit that I love to interview celebrity chefs. You see, of all my talents I...

You Had Me at Merlot

Another one of The Lawyer's favorite health discoveries is how antioxidants, like those found in the resveratrol in red wine, are heart-healthy. I, on the other hand, much prefer the benefits of...

Forget Me Not

Tips to Fight Cognitive Decline from a Brain Scientist Many moons ago, around this time when my three kids were on vacation from school, I took them on one...

Boosting Your Cognitive Fitness and Longevity

                                     Nine easy ways to lessen your chances of developing dementia I think most people, women especially, fear that in some point in their lives,...
Heart Your Heart

Your Heart Will Go On

Encouraging women’s heart success It happened a few years ago. But it feels as if it was yesterday. My husband collapsed as the result of a very mild heart...