With Love and Gratitude

A blessing a day keeps the doc away

Rita Watson MPH

An Earth Day Lament: Fireflies, Memories, and Mental Health

As environmental protections are stripped away each day, our grandchildren may never be able to see the dance of the fireflies.

Our Heritage: Family Memories or Questionable DNA Testing?

Our family stories and traditions might tell us more about our heritage than at-home ancestry kits.

Celebrating Tradition: Days for St. Patrick and San Giuseppe

Family breads and pastries are part of the memories that help us to treasure family traditions.

Happiness: 14 Ideas Leading to International Day of Joy

With International Day of Happiness approaching, take the time to review ideas that might enhance your gratitude and your joy.

Sand Castle Solitude Generates Gratitude, Inspires Memoirs

Reclaim the joy of building a sand castle and revel in happy memories undisturbed by digital media.

The Triumph of Love and Activism Over Tragedy

Today's young people marching for justice and against the NRA are speaking a new language of love -- activism.

Resolving Angry Lovers' Quarrels: Forgiveness or Makeup Sex?

Give forgiveness and gratitude a try, even over makeup sex. Why? Because these virtues are long lasting.

A Solution for Loneliness: Guest Post by Olivia Kate Cerrone

Loneliness affects the elderly, the homeless, and returning veterans. Through creative arts programs, people are feeling empowered in ways that foster a sense of community.

If Oxytocin and Sex Deceive You, Try Gratitude to Move On

If you are suffering from heartbreak, honestly evaluate your last love relationship, then embrace gratitude and look forward to Valentine's Day with a new perspective on love.

For Sleep That Eludes Millions, This To-Do List Offers Hope

If you are having trouble falling asleep, new research says spending five minutes before bedtime writing a to-do list could be the answer.

No New Year's Eve Date? Create a Gratitude Memory or Memoir

Instead of fretting about no one to kiss under the mistletoe, be grateful for alone time. Count your blessings. Dream. Watch fireworks. Resolve to make 2018 one of gratitude.

Mothers and Music Bring Us Hope as Congress Fails Gun Safety

We can be grateful for activist mothers running for Congress and the power of music to heal and soothe us.

Give Yourself a Memoir Gift: 18 Thoughts to Help

Begin a memoir this holiday season even if it is just for you or your family.

10 Tips for What to Do When You Have Nothing to Do

Finding yourself with nothing to do is really a gift. And research shows it may enhance your creativity.

Gender Equality and Gratitude: How Women at MIT Persevered

Women have long faced workplace challenges, but through perseverance, working together, and gratitude positive change can result.

How a Political News Buff Sought Peace by Going Cold Turkey

The new UCLA report finds stress and incivility on the rise in high schools.

Broken Heart Syndrome Redux: Woman Suffers After Dog’s Death

When our heart is breaking, severe pain can mimic a heart attack and send us to the emergency department as newly reported in the NEJM.

People Can Become Resilient After Disasters

Researchers are studying post-traumatic growth; that is looking at positive change despite one experiencing a major life crisis or a traumatic event.

The Shadow Side of Our Personality is Challenging

Few of us want to admit to our own dark side. Yet we can recognize and tame it or take a negative reaction to someone as a warning sign to back away.

Update on Aaron Hernandez: Brain Injuries Led to Tragedy

Football players with repetitive injuries can experience aggressive behavior, depression, eventual dementia, and even suicide.

30 Days of September Gratitude, Joy, Love, and Remembrance

With those glorious sunsets and bursts of golden flowers, September is a time to embrace our heritage, laugh often, and invite gratitude and love into our hearts.

Anger Over Trump’s Words Harms Our Health: Can We Forgive?

If we are angry about Trump's Charlottesville words, we can instead cling to the words of Nelson Mandela, as cited by Barack Obama in the most liked tweet in Twitter history.

Loneliness Cited as Public Health Threat

Finding a way to encourage seniors and those is social isolation to become part of a group that supports humor and reminiscing can stem the tide of a loneliness epidemic.

Overcoming the Fear of Solitude: 10 Thoughts

Being alone with our thoughts can be threatening. In an experiment people were asked to spend 6 to 15 minutes alone. One third cheated. Focusing on gratitude may be the solution.

Breaking Up: Positive View Despite Emotional Turmoil

The Museum of Broken Relationships, recently on exhibit in NYC, reminded me of one of my top break-up stories, over 850,000 hits and counting. If only love had such an impact.

Independence Day Tips for Letting Go and Embracing Love

Researchers point to the value of a positive attitude, forgiveness, and kindness.

Broken Heart Syndrome: New Research and Tips on Recovery

Stress cardiomyopathy, which primarily affects women, has not been considered life-threatening. But new research shows that it can have long term physical effects.

Memoirs: Learning Too Late About Our Dad’s Military Life

In writing a memoir about growing up with Italian grandparents, I came to see all the questions we might have asked about our father.

Breaking Up or Making Up: 34 Tips to Guide You

Women can often sense when a relationship is ending. Here are thoughts to help you move forward.

At Any Stage in Life, 8 Steps Can Turn a Dream into Reality

If your dream is something so big that you are afraid whisper it, make a plan, stay focused, then shout it from the rooftops and own it.

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