new study: is sun screen not enough?

 Not long ago, I developed skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, the most common form) from years (decades?) of worshipping the sun at Coney Island and Jones Beach. Back then, simply basking wasn’t enough for me. To make sure my fair skin got the maximum number of rays, I slathered on baby oil mixed with iodine, … Continue Reading

want to know why you’re still not dating?

News flash: According to AARP, almost 50% of people over 50 are single. While I’ve been married for over 20 years (to the same man), many of my mid-life friends are divorced or widowed and are thinking about tip toeing back into the sometimes scary world of dating. But, to put it gently . . … Continue Reading

get your skin ‘summer ready’!

One of the best things about summer is we get to shed that heavy clothing and bare a little more skin! But is yours ready for show time? The first thing you want to do is start doing your daily push-ups! They’re one of the best ways to get your arms in shape. Then, get … Continue Reading