When the Child Becomes the Parent
Lessons about life, love, and caregiving
When Janis Abrahms Spring took on the role of caregiver to her octogenarian father, she began a five-year journey filled with moments of exhaustion, isolation, and guilt. At the same time, her life was also filled with love, redemption, and joy, even in the midst of her father’s suffering. read more »
Message from the AGA/FDHN: Take the "Burn" Out of Heartburn
Take the ‘Burn’ out of Heartburn
At least once a week, millions of Americans experience a burning sensation behind the breastbone known as heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This condition can stop you from doing things you want to do because you’re feeling so poorly, keep you up at night, and restrict the foods you can eat—most likely your favorites (see list under “Watch out for these triggers”).
Heartburn occurs when a muscle—the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)—located between your esophagus and your stomach—either relaxes too much or is very weak. read more »
Second Chances
SECOND CHANCES
Marissa Jaret Winokur celebrates life after cancer
It’s a steamy, 92-degree day, but Tony Award-winning actress Marissa Jaret Winokur, 36, arrives for this interview looking cool and picture-perfect. Her makeup is in place, her hair is coiffed, and she’s decked out in black leggings, sparkling Tiffany earrings—and a broad smile.
Brenda Strong: Still Going Strong
Still Going Strong
A “Desperate Housewife” Learns the Importance of Preventing Heart Disease
Brenda Strong knows how to command attention. When the 6-foot-tall TV star and tell-all narrator of the popular ABC series “Desperate Housewives” recently walked into a crowded New York City restaurant to speak with Health Monitor Network, heads turned and conversations stopped. With her shoulder-length brunette hair swept back to reveal sparkling emerald-and-pearl earrings—a Valentine’s Day gift from her husband, Tom Henri—the actress positively radiates vitality. read more »
