William D. Petok, Ph.D., member of the AFA Board of Directors & the AFA Mental Health Advisory Council

Despite the sexual revolution, many of us remain uncomfortable around the topic of sexuality. As a result, there are a slew of myths that many continue to believe about sexuality. In this article, I will try to debunk some of them for you. Continue reading Sex Myths

Nora de Cárdenas, J.D.

We are what we eat, right?  Good nutrition is beneficial at any age, but in particular for our aging loved ones. The benefits worth noting are increased mental acuteness, resistance to illness/disease, higher energy levels, a more robust immune system, faster recuperation times and better management of chronic health problems. Unfortunately, one thing we have observed in our years in caring for clients is that when seniors start to struggle at home by themselves, nutrition suffers.  Reasons can vary from budgetary constraints to medical issues such as depression, dementia, chronic illness or physical limitations. Continue reading Elderly Nutrition: Is Your Aging Loved One At Risk for Malnutrition?

Dr. Kate Thomsen and Silky

There’s a lot of buzz about Vitamin D these days.  Scientists want to re-classify it as a hormone.  Researchers can’t agree what the recommended doses should be.  Policy makers don’t know whether to tell you to get your Vitamin D from food, the sun, a tanning bed, or supplements.  The consumer reads in every magazine that Vitamin D is the cheapest and easiest way to prevent or treat all our chronic conditions.  And while there is some controversy and confusion out there, the research studies on Vitamin D continue to show it’s benefit. Continue reading Vitamin D – What’s all the Buzz About?

Karen Winterfield-Dodds, D.M.D.

There are small things we can do daily to improve our overall health.  Eat a balanced diet, exercise, and floss your teeth.  Yes, flossing can have a great impact on your overall health. Continue reading Flossing Can Have A Great Impact On Your Overall Health

In 1911 in Europe, March 8 was first celebrated as International Women’s Day. In many European nations, as well as in the United States, women’s rights were a political hot topic. Woman suffrage – winning the vote – was a priority of many women’s organizations. Continue reading How Did March Become Women’s History Month?

Suzanne Garber

The 4th annual Teal Tea will be held May 2, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Route 1, Princeton, NJ. Tickets are on sale now for $55 per person ($65 at the door).  The Teal Tea Foundation raises funds for research to cure ovarian cancer and raise awareness.  Continue reading Tickets for Teal Tea Fundraiser on Sale Now! Help Find a Cure for Ovarian Cancer

Dolores DeGiacomo, MA – Empowerment and Life Coach

What does it mean to evolve?  The term evolution describes a number of things these days, not just a scientific theory.  Humans do more than evolve physical characteristics.  We evolve psychologically, intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, etc. throughout our lives.  We learn through various experiences, books, teachings, you name it.  We seem to have an instinct, a drive, to evolve; to become more than what we are right now. Continue reading Your Personal Evolution

Dr. David S. Leder, Medical Director

Did you know that abdominal pain may be felt anywhere between your stomach and groin?   Everyone has experienced pain in the abdomen at some time.   Usually it is not caused by a serious medical condition. Continue reading Abdominal Pain and Radiology

Ursula Miguel. CNM, MS

Childbirth education has been around for almost 50 years. It began in Europe and North America as an alternative movement to what was perceived as over-medicalized obstetrics with its liberal use of pain-relieving drugs and operative delivery. Childbirth became a medical event when it moved from the home to the hospital setting in the late 1930’s. Continue reading Childbirth Education at a Crossroads

Terri Petry, Publisher

Enough is enough is enough…” The chorus of Donna Summer’s No More Tears hit song seems to foot the bill of the majority of women I come in contact with these days.  Just when you think you can’t possibly do another thing, you find yourself committing to yet another job, another function, another meeting… Continue reading Publisher’s Note, MCW Mar-Apr 2010