I almost drowned when I was in preschool. I actually have a pretty strong memory of that moment. My parents brought me to an outdoor swimming pool and I looked into the deep end which seemed so sparkly and inviting. Without a thought, I jumped right in. I didn’t experience any trauma, because a watchful…
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Fitness, sports and health topics for parents and kids including boxing, kickboxing, yoga, nutrition and more.
Doxycycline As An Acne Treatment
When you have acne, you’ll know how bad it can make you feel. Even if it doesn’t hurt (and sometimes it can), your self-esteem can be affected. And it’s not just teens but adults as well. If you are a parent of a teenager suffering from bad acne, you’ll want to do all you can…
A Brief Guide to Creating a More Natural Look
While there is nothing wrong with going glam from time to time, it can be nice to take things down a bit for your standard look and aim for a more natural style. I opted for a minimalist makeup look for my wedding day! Opting for a more natural look can be a great way…
Practicing Self-Care During Menopause
I feel like I’ve been in peri-menopause forever! I’m finding that high levels of exercise help to smooth out mood swings and hot flashes. I particularly like boxing both for fitness, stress reduction, and building bone density which will be an issue for me with menopause. Just like getting your period, going through menopause is…
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): Introduction to the Approach in Healthcare Education and Practice
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a really important idea in nursing that is a key component of exceptional patient care. EBP in nursing is an integration of research evidence, clinical expertise, and a patient’s preferences. This problem-solving approach to clinical practice encourages nurses to provide individualized patient care. Evidence-based practice describes a wider, more encompassing discipline, as…
Celebrate the Tokyo Olympics with a Round Up of Activities
Are you watching the Tokyo Olympics? It’s a different viewing experience for me from past Olympics. Except when the Olympics are being played at a restaurant, I’m not glued to the television anymore; I’m now trained to view everything off my phone which means that I’m watching the Tokyo Olympics through short video clips on…
My Husband places 2nd at Mass Senior Four-Ball 2021
My husband placed second at the Massachusetts Senior Four-Ball, a two-day event held at Walpole Country Club and Foxborough Country Club this year. He met his partner, Jim Bandera, at a Senior Amateur event last year. They really hit it off and partnered for the first time at this event. My husband is 55-years-old, making…