Sudden hospitalization can be overwhelming for both patients and their families. At a moment’s notice, you may find yourself navigating complex medical decisions, coordinating care and managing financial concerns — all while trying to focus on recovery. But with a little preparation, you can take charge and ensure a smoother, less stressful experience. Many people… Read more »
March/April 2025
Is It All For the Good?
- By Amy Austin, PSYD, LMFT
When devastation and despair looms, it can be challenging to find the good in our daily lives and keep the things that scare us at bay. In Night by Elie Wiesel, a Romanian-born American professor, political activist, Nobel laureate and holocaust survivor, the author’s 12-year-old self asks persistent questions about suffering answered by his poor… Read more »
Insuring Our Furry Family Members
- By Michele T. Sarna, CFP, AIF
Spring is in the air and so is the birth of many baby animals. This warm and wonderful season of renewal often inspires the desire to add to your own family… If you are in the market to adopt a four (or two) legged friend from a shelter, or purchase a pet from a breeder,… Read more »
This lovely Palm Springs-style creation can be served as an appetizer, salad or a light meal. Make it for date night as the martini glass adds a little zest to this slightly spicy serving of healthy goodness. Serves 1-2 Ingredients: Directions: Barbara Rogers is the author of one of our favorite books, It’s A No… Read more »
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
- By Lauren Del Sarto
Have you tried avocado pudding yet? We featured this recipe many years ago and I had to bring it back for those who have not yet discovered this decadent delight. It is still one of the best desserts I have ever tasted, and because of its guilt-free ingredients, I can never get enough. It’s a… Read more »
Eating a Rainbow of Healthy Food
- By Edith Jones-Poland, MD
When we see a plate of fresh, colorful fruits and vegetables, we know we are about to eat something good for our bodies. In fact, a food’s color is one of the most important sensory cues informing us of its freshness and our expectations of how it will taste. Eating a diet full of… Read more »
Artistry and Athleticism SOAR! on Ice
- By Lauren Del Sarto and Wendy Fink
Ice Dance International (IDI) announces SOAR!, its 14-city national tour coming to the Berger Foundation Iceplex March 23. Featuring world-class figure skaters, including current Olympic Ice Dance Champion Gabriella Papadakis, and work by renowned choreographers, including ballet great Edward Villella, SOAR! is a theatrical journey of artistry and athleticism that showcases the magic of skating… Read more »