I interviewed Jan Mitchell, an AFib (Atrial Fibrillation) patient who currently has a Watchman device implanted to protect her against possible stroke. It’s the only FDA-approved implant proven to reduce the risk of stroke in patients whose AFib was not caused by a heart-valve problem. The advantage to the patient is that there is no longer a need to use blood-thinning … [Read more...]
October in Los Angeles is When Goblins and Spirits Come Out to Play
The Los Angeles area goes all out for Halloween and since it’s the home of movies and celebrities, kookiness and fun are on over-drive. Our weather is temperate and as a Los Angeleno, I can tell you that October in Los Angeles is one of the best times to visit. It’s still warm enough to wear summer-like clothes but not so hot it’s stifling. We don’t have to worry about snow or … [Read more...]
Covered Perfectly – Flattering Clothing for Mature Women with Style
What do you wear when you’re over 50 and your body isn’t perfect? Most clothes you find at the mall are either designed for a 20-year old or look like a sack or moo moo. Enter Covered Perfectly, an online clothing store that offers classy clothing that expressly caters to women over 50 and beyond. Covered Perfectly was founded by Pauline Durban, a single British female … [Read more...]
Cheryl Hines – Painfully Awkward Conversations -Vulvar & Vaginal Atrophy
I interviewed Cheryl Hines, who is an Emmy nominated actress best known for her comedic starring roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm and Suburgatory. Cheryl is currently the spokeswoman for a new campaign for AMAG Pharmaceuticals called “Painfully Awkward Conversations." It’s for post-menopausal women who may be experiencing VVA – Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy. I was a huge fan of … [Read more...]
Pain Awareness Month – Did You Know Pain Management can be Drug-Free?
September is officially Pain Awareness Month and I’m excited to be partnering with Omron Healthcare to help raise awareness about the fact that there are drug-free options for pain management. As we grow older we naturally have more aches and pains, but the last thing we want to do is get addicted to painkillers. I’ve been lucky to not have major pain but my BF, Doug has … [Read more...]
