Stress, Dr. Snyderman feels, has become the silent killer of women. “We know that women are under more stress than ever. Stress leads to higher blood pressure, stress hormones and obesity. We reach for fat and carbs when we are stressed. Stress leads to depression. Stress is not only psychologically damaging when it’s unrelenting but it is physically damaging,” according to Dr. Snyderman. “Women are nurturers, but we put ourselves on the back burner since we are biologically wired to nurture.”
Health
All those hearts decorating stores this month should inspire you to consider your own heart. To keep it in good health, you need to take stock of your diet. Eating heart healthy does not have to be intimidating, and this month’s article provides important tips to follow that can help you keep your ticker in tip-top condition.
Less than a third of us eat enough produce to protect our hearts … Store cut-up vegetables and fruit at eye level in the fridge so they’re the first thing everyone sees when you open the door.
Book Corner
This is the month for valentines, and if you are returning to the dating scene, columnist Debbi Honorof reviewed two books that might prove helpful. Renowned clinical psychologist and author Dr. Judith Sills wrote Getting Naked Again: Dating, Romance, Sex, and Love When You’ve Been Divorced, Widowed, Dumped, or Distracted. A husband-wife team offers In the Mood Again: Use the Power of Healthy Hormones to Reboot Your Sex Life – at Any Age.
It’s a bold new world out there, and if you haven’t dated or had a sexually satisfying relationship recently, it’s time to start exploring and learning about new options.
Sustenance
If you indulge in chocolate this month, why not do it in a drink? We’re not talking about your humdrum hot chocolate. Local chefs and restaurant owners create some extravagant concoctions. Read this month’s article for inspiration; a recipe is even included for you to try at home.
… imbibe your chocolate. That’s the way the Mayans and Aztecs handled chocolate, but theirs was a bitter brew, closer to black coffee than the marshmallow-sweetened hot cocoa of today. In fact, the word “chocolate” comes from the Aztec xoclatl, meaning “bitter water.”
FYI
Best-selling authors Jackie Collins and Adriana Trigiani are scheduled to appear at Book Revue in Huntington … present your valentine with some Training Treats for men … an audiobook with companion workbooks helps women reinvent themselves … award-winning writer Rebecca Skloot appears at the Long Beach Public Library … don’t miss this month’s picks: a product (winged heart charms); a book (The Joy of Green Cleaning); an event (belly dancing classes); an eatery (Besito); and, a website to check out (ReadingGroupChoices.com).
Plus, meet this month’s Long Island Woman, Ellen Cooperperson, founder and president of Corporate Performance Consultants.
Travel
Cold weather might make you long for warm climates, but don’t overlook the beauty of northern destinations. Vancouver Island is a nature-lover’s dream, with abundant wildlife and scenic wonders. Get a sneak peek in this month’s article.
We were on our way – via helicopter – to the high point of the vacation: Nimmo Bay … a once-in-a-lifetime experience [with] promise of beauty, adventure, elegant cuisine and pampering. Nimmo Bay lived up to its promise and then some!
Happenings
Don’t let Old Man Winter keep you down! Our calendar has lots of activities to keep you occupied – everything from classes, lectures and art exhibits to outdoor activities, concerts and other entertainment.
Support Groups
If you find yourself facing a personal challenge, check out our support group listings (categorized by subject matter for easy reference) for help with various issues – physical, mental, emotional and more.
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