Have a healthy dose of Vulcan wisdom
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “Live long and prosper.” – Mr. Spock Although I am not a “Trekkie” as such, I do admit to being partial to Spock’s outlook on…
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Stay flexible! It’s critical for safe, healthy workout routine
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “The stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” – Bruce Lee Although Bruce Lee succumbed at…
Noticing more stress in your life? Take time to take care of yourself
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Although August is nearing its end, I was contemplating that as we…
Healthy attitudes toward death can help you lead a better life
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “When we look over the field we are not saddened because these particular flowers or grasses will wither; for the law of their death is…
Your weight isn’t everything
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well Readers: I received a lot of comments when this column ran previously a couple of years ago and I believe it is important to remind…
Don’t give up on those New Year’s resolutions!
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis Well, we are just past that mid-point…
When it comes to whole-body health, don’t ignore your skin
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “In a thousand years, archaeologists will dig up tanning beds and think we fried people as punishment.” – Olivia Wilde, actress While my article quotes…
Are supplements truly replacements for whole fruits, veggies?
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “You can’t make sense out of nonsense.” – Dr. Phil It’s amazing some of the TV shows that popped up on my television during the…
If you want to be “regular,” you need to eat real food
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar An odd quote for an “uncomfortable”…
Good posture critical at all stages of life
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “Stand up straight.” – My mom, mid-1950s to 60s Yes, this is something I heard “a time or two” as they say, and many of…