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...

Heart Smart

A Top Doc on Cardiac Health It wasn’t so long ago that the only medical conditions associated by mainstream medicine with what we ate were indigestion and gout. A...

Vegan Raspberry Coconut Cheesecake

The chefs at   Fresh n' Lean  -- the nation's #1 organic meal delivery company-- have kindly created a masterpiece of a vegan dessert that anyone can make. This...

Magnolia Blossoms

An inspiring tribute to courage and devotion In this year of deeply moving documentaries, such as I Am: Celine Dion, I came across a newly released, heartfelt presentation, Magnolia’s...

(Safely) Swing into Spring

Admittedly, I don’t know a birdie from a bogey. But my son, Philip, plays golf. And I have interviewed top golfers on my radio show, my favorite being the amazing Jason Day....
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Boning up on Arthritis

Years ago, in Morocco to write a travel story, I rode my first camel. Who knew that those stubborn, one-humped Dromedaries don’t simply sit to let you dismount—they lunge forward. And so,...

It Takes Two

A hip-hop classic changes its tune for health’s sake The 50th anniversary of hip-hop this year marks a time to reflect and honor the legacy of the globally influential...

It’s NOT All in Your Head

Panic attacks are a very real fear of losing your mind. We've all had them. Panic attacks, that is! Those sudden, intense episodes of fear or dread,...

The Power of Positive Affirmations

When I was a child, anytime I felt nervous or insecure about anything, or I didn’t feel well, I wanted my mother to assure me that all would be okay. But that wasn’t enough....

You Are What You Eat…

Never miss a beet! Years ago, the notion that diet can play a major role in many forms of cancer was viewed as being even more unfounded than human...