Grandparents
One advantage of ‘growing up’ is being a grandparent. The joy of spending time with your grandkids is priceless. So, you want to do all you can to stay healthy and fit, and to find ideas for great ways to spend quality time together. We can help!
Recent Posts for Grandparents
Spending Time with Grandma
Exciting times are coming to our house soon! Both my daughter and my daughter-in-law are having babies this month. Because they both live in Lincoln, I’m planning to take the older children whenever that time comes.
The Importance of Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
The actual number of hours of sleep we need varies from person-to-person and by age, but the overall average is between 7.5 to 8 hours of sleep. Getting enough sleep is important in maintaining a healthy body and mind.
Staying Healthy as a Grandma
My husband, Mark and I have both shed significant amounts of weight and begun living a healthier lifestyle. Crossing the half-century barrier, becoming empty nesters, and hearing “grandma” and “grandpa” for the first time may have had something to do with it!
Conquering Migraine Headache Pain
Living with migraine headaches can be a painful burden and significantly impact daily activities. One of my patients, a 35-year-old female, has experienced migraine headaches since she was a teen.
3 Ways to Embrace Being Grandma in 2015
It’s the New Year and the season of resolutions. Typically, I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions mainly because it’s never seemed like a genuinely personal thing to me. If I see the need for a change in my life, then I prefer to start at that moment rather than waiting for January.
A New Year, A New You
Whether it’s spending more time with family and friends, focusing on fitness, quitting a bad habit, or saving money, this is the time of year when many people think about changes they want or need to make.
The Meaning of the Holiday Season
Christmas has come, and the new year is near. Do you ever think “Is that all there is?” or “Is this all I’ve spent the past three months preparing for?” The kids are fighting again, my husband and I are back at work and life seems to return to normal.
Heart Alert: The First Snowfall
As a cardiologist, I tend to look at the weather forecast just a bit different than most people. I love the snowfall seeing Lincoln turn into a winter wonderland. Born and raised in Nebraska, I truly enjoy a the sight of a fresh snowfall.
Grow Thanks
“Tink you, Gramma!” says my two-year-old grandson, Benson. Hearing that just warms my heart! It’s so gratifying to know that my children are teaching their children not only good manners, but to be thankful.
Think Beyond Pink
It’s October and breast cancer awareness is all the buzz. We see bright pink on signs, on buildings and even on big guys playing pro football. Let’s think beyond pink, and start increasing our knowledge about breast cancer and protecting our own health.
Meet Suzanne
Now that I’m a “little older,” I’ve found that the sense of adventure I once had in my youth has returned – somewhat. I’m a little smarter and a little more wary about the consequences of adventure, but the thrill of trying something new is back with a vengeance!
Biking in Lincoln
For many, as soon as we turned 16 we parked our bicycles and traded them in for vehicles on four wheels. I recently rediscovered the joys of cycling and there really is no better time than now for you to do the same.
Online Health Screenings
Take time for yourself and your health. Free, confidential online health screenings are a great way to find out if you’re at risk for health problems and steps you can take to remain healthy. We offer a variety of screenings to you for heart, lung, sleep, weight and mental health. They’re available anywhere, anytime.
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