In full disclosure, I have strongly considered relocating to Costa Rica when I retire, as I thought it might be financially wise to do so. Now, I hear people discussing emigration due to political frustration. It is safe to say that America is experiencing a high state of stress and upheaval. National surveys reveal that […]
Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, and his fiancé, Lauren Sánchez, held a luxury wedding in Venice, Italy. It was dubbed one of the most luxurious weddings of all time, with a reported cost of $23-$34 million. Although it would not be my choice of a wedding, I wish them both a lifetime of love and happiness. […]
I read a news headline: “Man Proposed to His AI Chatbot Girlfriend Named Sol, Then Cried His ‘Eyes Out’ When She Said ‘Yes’” By Rachel Flynn (People magazine 6/18/25). Apparently, Smith used a ChatGPT program to create an AI girlfriend to flirt with him. Then he fell in love with it. It had a voice, […]
Niall Williams, in his book, This Is Happiness, tells a story filled with charming characters in a small Irish town. One of the main characters, Christy, arrives in town to make amends to Annie Mooney. Christy is now around 60 years old and seeks out Annie in order to atone for standing her up at […]
Picture the sad look in your dog’s eyes as they climb into your suitcase, pleading you do not leave them. It can be heartbreaking. According to data pulled from a study of 5,000 pet owners in the US, commissioned by TrustedHousesitters, 52% say their pet’s sad face, while they pack, has made them feel too […]
What do Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg, Amy Schumer, and Elon Musk have in common? They all tried weight loss medications, with varying success. Medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound may literally save or lengthen the lives of overweight people. If you need them, take them. Celebrities may be invested in looking their best, but […]
If you are obese, you increase food intake triggered by hunger, cravings, loss of control, and foraging behavior. You may not realize it, but you also have reduced metabolism when at rest. All of this leads to fat accumulation. Book Review: Nature Wants Us to Be Fat, by Richard J. Johnson, MD Dr. Johnson is […]
Obesity is a significant public health crisis. Weight Watchers (now WW) was consistently ranked as the top weight loss program. Imagine the surprise of its members to find that their trusted program filed for bankruptcy. Weight Watchers filed for bankruptcy to eliminate debt and to eliminate $1.15 billion in debt and focus on its transition […]
During his Senate confirmation hearing to serve as Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. suggested antidepressant drugs may be as addictive as heroin. Research doesn’t support his claim. “I know people, including members of my family, who’ve had a much worse time getting off of SSRIs than they have getting off of […]
Let me guess. You made a New Year’s Resolution to diet and exercise, and you’ve already faltered. You’re not alone. Based on a study published by Drive Research, 23% of adults quit their New Year’s resolutions by the end of the first week, and 43% quit by the end of January. If only there were […]