Top 10 Sneaky Ways to Get Fit
We love these easy ways to integrate fitness into your day from AARP. Even if you feel that you don't have time (you do, by the way), here are some quick ways to get it done! Get Fit…
Don’t Call Me a Cancer Survivor
Friends - We came across this article from Reader's Digest and thought it gave an interesting perspective. Everyone has their own journey through illness...what's yours? Whatever You Do, Don’t Call Me a Cancer Survivor. Here’s…
Denial is Overrated – Living with Diabetes
Hello friends. We want to share with you a powerful story of living with diabetes from a dear friend of MNU. Originally posted here and written by Michelle Boise, the subject graciously allowed us to give our community her deeply personal…
Things We Love – The Book of Vegan-ish
Hey friends - Best-selling author and vegan advocate Kathy Freston is one of our faves here at MNU. She just released a new book with co-author Rachel Cohn for those of you moving closer to a plant-based diet, that…
12 Minutes of Yoga for Bone Health
Hi friends. We are sharing this great article from the New York Times on how just a few minutes of yoga can transform your bone health. Take a gander below... PERSONAL HEALTH By JANE E. BRODY Yoga enthusiasts link…
Sun’s Out, Screen Out!
Hey there sunshine! We all know that a little bit of Vitamin D every day is extremely beneficial to our overall health, but let's be sure that we are using the best sunscreens and keeping ourselves covered up as much…
Finally! Something We All Need (and love)!
You know how hard it is to find the right thing to say to a loved one dealing with cancer? Struggle no more, as these two brilliant ladies have created a line of greeting cards for all of those tough…
Prosciutto Butter Lettuce Salad
This salad is light, savory AND sweet, and simply out of this world. It takes less than 15 minutes to throw together, and will be a dish that your family or guests will rave about, no doubt! I was…
Thank You for Being a Friend by Amy F.
Thank You For Being A Friend by Amy F. So much of what is typically written relates to the patient and what they are going through versus those around them. As a patient, I can relate because what you’re dealing…
Things to Give an Ill Loved One
We all wonder what to send to people when they are ill. Flowers, while beautiful, are unfortunately temporary. I had wonderful friends who sent me lovely flowers. It made me feel special, and it was worth every petal. One that…