JD Vance said that after the sexual revolution of the 1960s, “It was easier for people to shift spouses, like they change their underwear. He postulated that children suffered when their parents divorced, even when the marriages were unhappy or “maybe even violent.” He told an audience at an Orange County event that his grandparents […]

Biden made a stunning decision to pull out of the 2024 race. Voters have long told pollsters they were concerned about his age, which seems disingenuous given that Trump is only three years younger). Biden sometimes struggled to complete sentences or marshal his thoughts. Social media platforms have speculated that both candidates are unfit for […]

So many people have lost weight, only to have it return. And a lot of us have tried multiple diets, enough to claim, “nothing works for me”. Yet, there we are, clicking on weight loss promises on social media with hopes of a new tool that will melt pounds easily. I understand the desperation of […]

With the new year, people make resolutions in which they resolve to change an undesired trait or behavior, accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their behavior at the beginning of a calendar year. The most common resolutions are losing weight, doing more exercise, quitting smoking, and saving money. Sadly, most resolutions fail within the […]

We’re gearing up for New Year’s resolutions to slim down and move more. Did you know that 45 million Americans go on a diet each year? The average adult will try 126 different diets during their life. Women give up diets after an average of five weeks, two days, and 43 minutes. It’s not personal. […]

Kirstie Alley died at 71 of cancer this week. She was an American actress and is best known for her role in the sitcom Cheers. She was a beautiful woman who struggled with weight gain and loss publicly. She became a Jenny Craig spokesperson after losing 75 lbs. but apparently regained the weight. Ms. Alley […]

Holidays are not always happy for children whose parents split up. Even as an adult, navigating holidays with divorced parents is stressful. Visiting everyone is a logistical nightmare. When you’re with one side, you feel guilty that you are not with the other side. Or, when you are with one parent, you feel a need […]

I love a traditional Thanksgiving meal with family and friends. But I don’t look forward to the bloated feeling that comes after the festivities. Depending on age, weight, and gender, most people should have somewhere between 1,600 and 2,800 calories daily. However, the average American will consume a hefty 3,000 calories on Thanksgiving for dinner […]

We can’t believe every new fad we hear about. I listened to Timothy Caulfield, a Canadian law professor, who was a keynote speaker at my professional association’s annual conference. He says misinformation is killing us and we are in the middle of an infodemic. For example, Lynn Lew, 21, filmed herself drinking her dog’s urine, […]

Buyer beware. We’ve all seen advertisements that promise weight loss. Some will claim weight loss without conventional dieting so there is no isolation, deprivation, or time required. These ads claim that they are clinically proven to be effective. “Stop Dieting. Start Losing Weight. This plan shows you how easily you can lose weight by eating […]