Tai Chi provides real and substantial benefits for all who practice this Chinese martial art. It only takes a commitment of about 20 minutes per day and can be done throughout your entire … more

Emotions run deep come the holiday season. Holiday planning can be hectic, especially for blended families. Today’s families are increasingly blended, meaning they’re a combination of … more

Smoking has been linked to a number of negative side effects, including raising smokers’ risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Quitting smoking can greatly reduce the likelihood of both of … more

When I was a shy, insecure teenager with horrible acne, I never thought that anything positive could come from my experience. But sometimes we find our passion in the most peculiar ways. My … more

As I have the opportunity to speak to women’s organizations, talk with women executives and others, I have come across an interesting, if only anecdotal, trend. That is that women, once they have … more

Stress gets a bad rap, but in some cases, stress serves as motivation to get things done. It can help us when we are in dangerous situations, as our bodies kick in our fight-or-flight … more

This time of the year is known as the season of giving for good reason. During this time, friends and families, co-workers and bosses, doctors and patients deliver tokens of appreciation with minimal … more

One of my favorite TV personalities is Suze Orman. She is a financial advisor and has a show where she answers callers’ questions on how to deal with their financial issues and problems. She … more

We are all familiar with the need to pay close attention to keeping our bodies healthy. We exercise, try to eat healthy and visit our doctors for checkups. It is also important to do financial … more

Upcycling is the term given to the practice of reusing old items for new purposes. While the majority of us take pride in the fact that we recycle our papers and plastics, or dispose of our … more