Are you too old to start exercising? Let’s face it. The odds seem to be stacked against us. We have kids to get to after-school activities and don’t have time. We’re flat out tired. Our joints ache. Our mobility isn’t what it used to be. We are taking 11 pills in the morning and 7 at night for a diverse litany of medical problems. We have heart disease and are scared we’ll croak if we start exercising. In short, no matter what our age, there’s usually at least one ver

We all have friends. That’s a safe assumption. If you don’t, then read last week’s article to see why you need them! Here’s the thing, though: how do you know whether or not the friendship is healthy for both of you? Or maybe it’s healthy for one of you and not the other. I have four tips to help the super-sleuth in you figure out if the friendships you have positively impact your life. Also, look to see if you convey these attributes to friends. It’s just as rewarding

My family and I recently traveled to Texas. My oldest son was slated to play in the Southwest Regional for the Little League World Series. What’s the first thing I did? Text a long-time friend of mine who was real involved in Little League in Texas and usually volunteered as official scorekeeper for the Southwest Regional. Here’s literally our texts back and forth: “Erik……” “Tell me some good news” (Picture of my child with the state tournament trophy) “We’re headed to Wa

Are you an optimist or a pessimist? The answer to this question can have a dramatic influence on your health! Most folks don’t know if they’re one or the other or a little bit of both. I didn’t even know where I stood until I did the research for this article. I’ll go ahead and give it away – turns out I’m an optimist (phew…sigh of relief)! Let’s figure out where you stand and how we can help you optimize your outlook for your health. Do some people seem to breeze throug