As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, I am reminded of how essential it is to prioritize mental health and offer support to those who may be struggling. Many years ago, a colleague died by suicide and her death still saddens me as well as another colleague who...
Last week, I read a story about Beacon, a cuddly 4-year-old golden retriever whose job was to be the therapy dog during Olympic trials for the U.S. Gymnastic team. As a long-time cat owner, I know that it’s highly unlikely that cats will ever displace dogs from...
On May 21st, the heat index (a measure of how hot it really feels outside–taking into account humidity and temperature), hit 112 in Miami. This prompted the National Weather Service to issue its first heat advisory in May in at least 15 years. Monkeys have been...
Last week, I attended Philadelphia’s Go Red for Women luncheon whose goal is to raise funds for the American Heart Association and encourage awareness of the issue of women and heart disease. Several speakers shared their personal stories of feeling dismissed by...
Who doesn’t remember the old adage, “April Showers Bring May Flowers” as a way of explaining the wet weather we often have in April. What I didn’t understand when I was little was why I was sneezing so much! Now that I’m, ahem,...
Even if you’re not a college basketball fan — whether men’s or women’s — it’s hard not to know that March is tournament time — also known as ‘March Madness.’ The term ‘March Madness’ has been linked to basketball since...
