The pandemic has and is turning our lives upside down. I miss gathering with friends and family and mostly miss college football and tailgating. It also has made my practice of selfcare more of a priority. I don’t exactly have the healthiest of genes. Most of my family members are overweight, obese, and or have metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Being obese, having metabolic syndrome and or diabetes increases your chances of having severe complications from COVID.
We are getting ready for the holidays, which for many people are a fun-filled, family and food-focused time. For some, it is ‘throw-caution-to-the-wind, no-holds-barred, enjoy-it-while-we-can mentality. For others, there is guilt, resentment, and loss, often related to your relationship with food. And for those who continue…
Billings Clinic invites the public to a free lunch and interactive dialogue about “Finding a Healthy Weight: Tools for Success” on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from noon- 1 p.m. at the Mary Alice Fortin Health Conference Center. During the event, an expert panel will talk about the continue…
Oh my, the challenges of the holiday season. Although this special time of the year is supposed to be full of good cheer and optimistic hopes for the New Year, for many of us there may be times of “holiday blues,” frustration and feeling overwhelmed. continue…
“I don’t want to belong to any club that would accept me as a member.” This infamous quote of Groucho Marx, comedian and self-critic always makes me laugh. Details of the exact story are a bit unclear, but one interpretation is that he joined the continue…
You lost your job and might lose your home. A family member is seriously ill and you have to travel across the country. Your divorce is finalized and your world feels strange and unfamiliar. We all experience major life events that can rock our stability. continue…