Lifestyle & Wellness
Real stories about health, habit, burnout, and what it means to live well.
The One Thing That Made My New Routine Easier With My ESA Therapist
My name is Nicolas Rivas. A few years ago, I was comfortable with the routine I had built for myself. I knew what my da…
First Gluten - Free Fall
My favorite season is autumn, and I can always tell when it's approaching. In my area, the heat lingers, so some Septem…
The Beauty of Fall: Why Autumn Is My Favorite Season
I noticed that most of my friends favor summer, and I can understand why; the long, sunny days are enjoyable. However, …
Second Childhood
Second ChildhoodI believe in creating a second childhood.Not the kind where you pretend the first one didn’t happen.The…
Lying Eyes
I Decided to Go Mostly Gluten-Free: My Experience
I Decided to Go Mostly Gluten-Free: My ExperienceI don't have celiac disease. I feel better eating mostly gluten-free. …
Coming Full Circle
I finally got the vaccine at the end of March 2021. When the statewide MyTurn website opened up, I assumed I would be m…
The Test No One Orders: Why We Never Check Our Lungs
Each year at the doctor's office, we go through the same routine: sitting in the usual chair, answering familiar questi…
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Chasing Child Support
In December, my son’s father, M, experiences what I can only assume is yet another manic episode. I have no idea if he …
An Elegy for Ian and for the Friday Morning Bike Ride
By way of introducing the reader to my late friend Ian, and to the Friday morning bike ride that he and I shared for ma…
Let’s Move to the Mall, Today!
In 2026, if you need new socks, you pull up Amazon and click up a replacement pack. They’ll be at your door in two days…
Reflections on Change: Embracing Yourself at Every Age
Getting older isn't the problem. Thinking you're supposed to look the same forever is.Sometimes, you glance in the mirr…