Monthly Archives: April 2017

Happiness eludes most Americans

Posted on April 27, 2017 by stillalife

Ever since Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence and declared that the pursuit of happiness was our inalienable right, many Americans have felt the need to make this pursuit their number one priority. So that must make us a happy lot. Right? … Continue reading →

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Forbidden fruits

Posted on April 18, 2017 by stillalife

These days, deciding what goes into making a healthy meal requires serious study…and a certain flexibility about “the latest” research. A recent issue of “Time” magazine listed twelve foods we should eat (taken from their list in “Time 100 Healthiest Foods”) and gives … Continue reading →

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Who inspired you?

Posted on April 11, 2017 by stillalife

Who helped you find a direction, got you thinking along different lines about your future, and built your confidence along the way?  I am at the stage of life where I enjoy looking back and attempting to answer these questions. It … Continue reading →

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When it comes to aging, attitudes matter

Posted on April 6, 2017 by stillalife

In 2009, 100,000 American women, middle-aged and older, demonstrated that when it comes to health and aging, our attitudes matter.  Those with a more hopeful outlook on life (optimists) were less likely than those with a more negative view of … Continue reading →

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