To Feel Younger at Any Age, EVEN After 80 Years Old
Dedicated to my friend, Ben, who doesn't realize what more she has inside of her. * I am almost 78, had a stroke at 61, and never thought about death...
Are Hiccups Worse for the Brain Injured? Surprisingly So!
My grandfather and I never met because he died before I was born. But my father was there at the hospital and watched his father's passing. My grandfather served in...
10 Scams That Affect People Who Have Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease
My mother, near the end of her life and had been with diagnosed Alzheimer's disease, was put into a nursing home by my brother without telling me, extremely urged on...
The Immune System and Brain Damage: Everything You Need to Know
In my research, I've come across the words "immune system" many times, so here's what you need to know about it. Complicated words are explained. Ready? Let's get going. The...
Itching and Brain-Injured People: It Wasn’t As Bad As My Anxious Self Thought
I got an intense itch a couple of weeks ago that came on suddenly, so I visited the PCP (primary care physician) right away. The PCP had me purchase Benadryl...
Mental Health and Brain Injury: Any Day Now….
I suffered silently, or out loud to my family, all that my mind has experienced since injuring my brain: anxiety, depression, fatigue, loss of confidence and more. Whether it's a...
Arthritis: Infants Chose the Wrong Parents, OR Hereditary and Prevention
I have arthritis. It came on slowly. Or else I chose to ignore it. Arthritis is a disease that causes damage in your joints, that is, places in your body...
A 2-Part Series–Part 2: Biological Aging–It Isn’t Only Dark Chocolate
There's nothing like starting a series (relax--it only has 2 parts) on biological aging, that is, looking younger than your "actual" age. The first part was on the benefits of...
A 2-Part Series–Part 1: Ways to Slow Down Biologal Aging Through Dark Chocolate
My mother had a stroke. So did I. But that's not what this blog post is about. Please excuse me for digressing. It's about dark chocolate, and how dark chocolate...
My 10 Resolutions for 2026! Yikes, I’m letting loose!
All things have a reason and you may not like it, and that includes me. So here are my 10 resolutions for 2026. They are what they are, based...