Can you imagine how awful it is to lose one's job right before the holidays? Unfortunately, many, many people are being laid off or being fired in this ugly economy. Just think about the auto workers, the retail personnel, and even bank staff. Not just upper and middle management, they are probably getting nice bonuses this year, but the everyday... Read more
Or, is it? When I think about all the nonsense involved in these upcoming holidays, I wonder: what has ever happened to the true meaning of these special times?
Regardless of the holiday you are celebrating, many of us have lost focus and are rushing about to buy the best gift for our loved ones. That, and we have to make sure this particular... Read more
You know, as a Psychologist, I do understand that it can be very hard to take medications, especially if you don't like the side effects, or don't feel like you need the meds anymore.
But Cindy McCain (Sen. John McCain's wife) didn't see the need to take her blood pressure medications, since she was "feeling fine" in the months before she... Read more
Women may be more stressed but more men die when there's a financial disaster. There are a number of reasons for this and some may not be obvious.
It's well known that men are more aggressive and that is primarily due to testosterone levels. While women have testosterone in their systems, men obviously have far more. Testosterone is known... Read more
You know, Michael Phelps is from my hometown, Towson, Maryland and no, I don't know him personally. I have seen him around town several times and have been known to swim where he trained, however, we aren't buds.
But I can offer you this: I have competed at pretty high levels on horseback, and not so high levels of downhill... Read more
