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The debate continues, even as the evidence mounts. The question is, are there health benefits of drinking coffee? Furthermore, are there health risks from consuming coffee? If so, how to balance the risks with the benefits? And does everyone experience these risks and benefits equally? As the research on coffee…

By Alice Herb   I am a veteran of grief. In my very long life, I have lost so many loved ones that grief has become part of my soul. First and foremost were the deaths of my first husband at age 42 followed by that of my older son…

While it may not be exactly clear sailing this summer (given the uptick in COVID cases in many parts of the country) it does seem that a great many of us are putting risk aside and pulling out our suitcases once again. According to the 2022 AARP Travel Trends Report,…

How many of you daydream about vacation or better yet retirement on a sunny deck overlooking the ocean, coffee (or chardonnay) in hand, perhaps the latest best-selling hard copy book (no Kindle for you) sitting in your lap over an ivory cashmere throw you’re using to keep your legs warm?…

By Alice Herb   As I watched the Senate hearings on now-confirmed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, I was reminded of an article I read years ago that maintained the following: Girls whose fathers encouraged and/or supported them to pursue careers usually not open to women often succeeded when they did…

Have you been back? Are you fearful of what will be found? Are you balancing the risk of ongoing dental problems with the embarrassment you may feel when your dentist finds out how poorly you’ve managed your dental hygiene during the pandemic? If you’re fearful and concerned about sitting back…