Sophie the Athlete: Part II
. . This piece was originally run on December 28, 2012. We are rerunning it as a part of our focus on National Autism Month. If their story is of interest to you, Skip is currently collecting...
View ArticleThe Importance of Volunteering
. by Jessica Snyder with Moira McCarthy . Would it surprise you to learn that last year more than 64 million people donated their time as volunteers? The National Corporation for National and...
View ArticleGrocery Makeover: Understanding Micronutrients
. by Jessica Snyder with Julie Feldman, MPH, RDN . Julie Feldman, MPH, RDN, is a dietician who owns a private practice based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, where she provides counseling and consulting...
View ArticleSophie Update: Show Your Support!
by Jess Snyder . This week we received an update on Sophie Lash, the vibrant teen with autism who has overcome obesity by embracing the challenge while having fun. Sophie’s incredible transformation...
View ArticleTreasure the Moments: Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal
. by Jess Snyder . Scott Benner’s new book has been on the store shelves for only a few weeks and readers’ reviews are avidly recommending this author’s first book. Although irreverent and hilarious...
View ArticleNot for Men Only
. By Jessica Snyder with Elizabeth Jackson, MD . Women’s Heart Health is a vastly important topic, but unfortunately it’s not talked about nearly enough. Elizabeth Jackson, MD’s recently released...
View ArticlePause during the Hustle & Bustle
. By Jessica Snyder with Scott Benner . As we race through our calendar pages toward the end of the year, days start flying by faster and faster. While the actual daylight hours are fewer each day, it...
View Article8 Tips to Keep Your Fireworks Show Safe and Fun
by Stephanie Shenouda and Jessica Snyder I’ve always been a fan of fireworks. From the smaller displays watched from the beach in northern Michigan to the massive productions in downtown Detroit,...
View ArticleAre You Part of the Sandwich Generation? Caretakers Part I
by Jessica Snyder Are you familiar with the concept of the sandwich generation? Chances are, you or someone you know is sandwiched between two generations, providing care for both their children and...
View Article3 Ways to Reduce Breast Cancer Fatigue
3 Ways to Reduce Breast Cancer Fatigue by Jessica Snyder and Dr. Barrie Cassileth Maybe this October you’re excited for Pumpkin Spice Everything, perfect sleeping weather, and football season. Perhaps...
View Article9 Ways to Encourage Seniors to Eat Better
9 Ways to Encourage Seniors to Eat Better by Jessica Snyder and Susan Weiner This post has been excerpted from Better With Age, available for sale here. While it’s true that not every ailment can be...
View ArticleIdentifying and Treating Depression in Seniors
By Jessica Snyder and Robin Porter Maybe it’s more than the chill in the air. You notice that your mom has stopped going to book club, or that dad isn’t waging war against the leaves that blow across...
View ArticleMaking a Home Safe for Seniors
by Jessica Snyder and Robin Porter Robin Porter, in her new book Better With Aging: Your Blueprint for Staying Smart, Strong, and Happy for Life, gives some detailed tips for making sure your home is...
View ArticleDiabetes Awareness Month
by Jessica Snyder . One of the side effects of working at Spry Publishing is that I now tick my way through the calendar year using health awareness holidays. From American heart month in January, to...
View ArticleReinventing Yourself at 60
“Discovering yourself” isn’t just for the young free spirits of the world anymore. Increasing numbers of adults are choosing to view their retirement from their careers as a time of personal...
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