About a week ago, I received an email from my University stating that we would be returning to campus in the fall earlier than our scheduled return time. This email comes when the number one course of action provided by the World Health Organization amid this pandemic is to STAY AT HOME. Of course, thisContinue reading “Coronavirus Safety on a College Campus 101”
Category Archives: Women’s Health
One Morning I Woke Up Different
One day about 19 years ago, if I had to guess an approximate time, I met this woman who shared her story with me. She sat still for a few minutes, eyes closed, breathing slowly, and then I noticed the tears as they began to fall slowly down her face. I gave her all theContinue reading “One Morning I Woke Up Different”
OMG! Why Are Our Pregnancy Or Childbirth Related Deaths So High?
I remember hearing about Serena Williams having complications that could have resulted in her death, following the birth of her daughter. I remember thinking, how tragic, I am glad Serena was persistent. I remember not giving it much thought after that. Periodically I would hear about pregnancy and childbirth-related deaths being high in the UnitedContinue reading “OMG! Why Are Our Pregnancy Or Childbirth Related Deaths So High?”
Black Lives Matter: You Cannot Afford to Burn Out
The change that we need in our country is not going to happen overnight. If we are committed to change, we must be prepared to fight long and hard. Like so many others, I have been feeling huge waves of emotion since May 25, 2020, the day we witnessed George Floyd being murdered by DerekContinue reading “Black Lives Matter: You Cannot Afford to Burn Out”
Our Hearts Matter: Heart Disease is the #1 Killer of Women
Heart disease is not a man’s disease! 1 in 4 women die as a result of heart disease. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States. When I read things like this, it definitely grabs my attention. Did it grab yours? For all of you women that love a good challengeContinue reading “Our Hearts Matter: Heart Disease is the #1 Killer of Women”
Track Your Miles: Are You Ready for the 100-Mile Challenge?
We are doing this in June!!! The extreme planner in me is wondering if we have covered all bases so that we can make sure we are successful! So, I went out and gathered a little information to make sure we are ready! First things first! We have to make sure we are able toContinue reading “Track Your Miles: Are You Ready for the 100-Mile Challenge?”
Living With Lupus
Lupus: a chronic, autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body as your immune system attacks healthy tissue Third Times A Charm, I Hope “The Good Doctor”, doctor number five, walked into the room. He reminded me of doctor number two, who was supposed to be “the good doctor.”Continue reading “Living With Lupus”
Don’t Believe The Hype Part IV: Don’t Quit Your Job!
WARNING: If you read this series and suddenly realized your A$! IS BURNED THE F%!K OUT, unless you are Warren Buffet or Bill Gates rich DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOB! If you do, you will be STRESSED THE F%IK OUT! AND THAT’S ON WHAT? THAT’S ON PERIODT! Here is what some readers had to sayContinue reading “Don’t Believe The Hype Part IV: Don’t Quit Your Job!”
Don’t Believe The Hype Part III: Take the Burnout Test
Want to know where you fall on the burnout scale? I saw ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton on a clip from Good Morning America talking about burnout. She said there are four questions you can ask yourself to determine if you are suffering from burnout. WANT TO TAKE THE TEST? OKAY… RateContinue reading “Don’t Believe The Hype Part III: Take the Burnout Test”
STD/STI: Are you doing your part to take care of your body?
When did it go from being STD’s to STI’s? Am I the only one that missed the memo? I guess I am an excellent example of why information needs to be shared across generational lines. It was a conversation with my 21-year-old daughter that enlightened me on this new terminology. In case you are anythingContinue reading “STD/STI: Are you doing your part to take care of your body?”