A while back, I wrote a post about DNA testing after taking the Ancestry.com DNA test. I loved finding out what my roots were. But, I was also curious about what breeds my dogs were because they were mutts. A neighbor mentioned she had used the Wisdom Panel™ dog DNA test for her dogs and recommended it. As soon as I got home I went online and searched until I found the Mars … [Read more...]
The New Old Age: Highlights from the Atlantic’s Conference on Aging
I attended the Atlantic's conference on aging that took place in New York City called “The New Old Age.” It was live-streamed for 3 hours so I could watch it from my home in Los Angeles. The conference had various speakers including Norman Lear, who at age 95, was still working, writing, and traveling from event to event. It focused on how we perceive aging and how it's … [Read more...]
Do You Feel Your Life Half Empty or Half Full as You Age?
I wrote a post for the website Sixty and Me called 7 Reasons Having a Network of Girlfriends is Important As We Age. One thing I noticed in the comments was that some women happily embrace having friends or are open to meeting new ones, while others feel isolated, alone, and sad. They either viewed life as half empty or half full. Having a flock of friends isn't a magic … [Read more...]
3 Vaginal Health Tips For Women Over 40 | Dr. Tara Allmen
Dr. Tara Allmen, MD is the author of Menopause Confidential. She's a New York City gynecologist who specializes in vaginal health for women over 40. When I spoke to her, she gave me some enlightening tips for menopausal women. (which she says, never really ends) Her book is written with a sense of humor and has fun chapter names like: But it's also thoroughly … [Read more...]
Yom Kippur: Celebrities Lift Their Spirits at Temple of the Arts – Beverly Hills
Religion is a bastion for enlightenment and in many cases, the source of disparity in the world. I attended Yom Kippur services at the “Temple of the Arts” in Beverly Hills. It’s a congregation that includes celebrities and other members of the entertainment community. Services took place at the beautiful art deco Saban Theater on Wilshire Blvd. (formerly The Fox … [Read more...]