Discovering my Father
We cruise along in his shiny white pickup truck. Dad and I are traveling on a road that takes us both back to our childhoods. “Here’s a camp road,” I say. There used to be a sign nailed to the … Continue reading
What is the Germiest Item in Your Household?
Congratulations to Claire Ganter, who won my recent Catching Health Facebook challenge! Catching Health with Diane Atwood Facebook Challenge Question What do you think is the germiest item in your household? Responses Cell phone Fridge handle Computer keyboard Litter box TV … Continue reading
If You Find a Thyroid Nodule Does it Mean You Have Cancer?
My friend Lee had a scare recently. She thought she might have thyroid cancer. It all began when she had a CT scan for something else and it showed a nodule or lump on her thyroid. She had a fine needle … Continue reading
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie and Nona Mac’s Southern Pastry, Vegan Style
My plan was to write about rhubarb and share a healthy rhubarb pie recipe. That’s because rhubarb is low in calories and has an assortment of vitamins and minerals that are good for us. And, it’s in season. Trouble is, most rhubarb … Continue reading
Tips on Controlling Asthma
Did you know that every year more people develop asthma? Or that Maine is on the top ten list of number of adults with asthma? More than 100,000 adults in Maine have asthma and more than 22,000 children. Years ago, … Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Heat Stroke
Three people I know got sick over the weekend because of the heat. One had heat stroke and spent a night in the hospital and the other two probably had heat exhaustion. Both happen because the body can’t cool itself … Continue reading
How to Grill a Great Tasting Vegan Burger
My future son-in-law Keegan used to be a meat-eater. Now he’s a vegan. His former roommates were vegetarians and then my daughter Stephanie became a vegan, so he decided to try it as well. He felt healthier right away. Because … Continue reading
Running in the Rain at the Vermont City Marathon
The weather in Burlington, Vermont Sunday was dreadful. A steady downpour and a chilly wind, but that didn’t deter the thousands of people lined up to run or watch the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon and Relay. About 8000 runners participated … Continue reading
What to do with Asparagus
It’s asparagus season and thanks to my husband Barry, this wonderful vegetable grows right in our backyard. I’m sure I’ve never had any quite as delicious as when he cooks it fresh from the garden. The secret to asparagus is … Continue reading
Memory Café
Ken Capron is an intelligent man. I got that right away when we met recently. His gaze was strong and focused and he was quick and articulate when he answered my questions. I only knew he had dementia because he … Continue reading
