Like so many other people, Ira and I are happy to say goodbye to a year filled with COVID-19 restrictions and an overabundance of politically inspired animosity. We wholeheartedly welcome 2021. We look forward to when we will not be obligated to wear masks … [Read more...]
Why We Get Sick: Showcases Linkage Between Insulin Resistance and Chronic Illness
When I entered the empty-nester chapter of life, I started focusing on factors leading to a healthier lifestyle. Books and articles about longevity and ways to avoid illness became a priority. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened my quest to minimize risks for medical issues. … [Read more...]
Learning to Make a Seven Species Salad Online with Vered Guttman
In preparation for the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, Moment Magazine offered an online presentation showcasing four of Chef Vered Guttman's favorite recipes, Seven Species Salad, Feta and Roasted Eggplant Burekas Pie, Romanian Malai Cake, and No-Bake Israeli Cheesecake. This year, … [Read more...]
Can Your Diet Influence COVID-19 Immunity?
Like most Americans, I take in a daily dose of COVID-19 updates and try to make sense of the evolving ramifications of the pandemic. While news reports still indicate that people with specific pre-existing conditions and the elderly are at greater risk, a small percentage of … [Read more...]
Calling Upon Couch Potatoes to Become Fit
In Monday’s blog, I focused on the recent CDC survey that highlighted the number of inactive Americans. According to the survey, 80% of Americans can be labeled as “couch potatoes.” Under most circumstances, people would prefer to fall within the norm. In this instance, it … [Read more...]
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