Recognized for its ability to help improve heart health, the Mediterranean Diet also can help kick-start a flagging libido.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living
Wouldn't it be cool if we could just choose when we want a little drama in our lives? A little drama is a good thing, but too much can wreak havoc on our health.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living
The next time you head out for food shopping, read the ingredients on the side or back label. The ingredients will give you a better idea if the product you are about to buy is healthy or not.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living
You can probably tell from my posts that I keep things very impersonal and professional. I don't tell you much about who I am. I really need to loosen up!
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 11.26.2009 | Living
Sometimes, it's the simple things that we can do to help improve our outlook and health.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a serious medical condition that can easily be overlooked because it mimics so many other disorders.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living
Have you ever been in a public bathroom and noticed the number of people that don't wash their hands?
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 08.31.2009 | Living
I use Twitter and I like it. As a registered nurse, twitter helps me promote health and wellness and it helps me educate the public on vital health topics.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 08.25.2009 | Living
"Pharming" is when teens swap prescription and/or over-the-counter medications and take them all at once, often with alcohol, to get high. This has become a popular and dangerous trend among teens.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 08.07.2009 | Living
The bottom line is: Surround yourself with people who make you happy. Not only will you be happy, but so will others in your social network.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 07.18.2009 | Entertainment
I'm delighted to see that the new TV series HawthoRNe avoids most of the media stereotypes of nursing, portraying a nurse character that is strong, determined, smart and assertive.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 07.11.2009 | Living
I could use that hour of "maintenance" to bask in the sanctuary of peace and quiet, recharge and rejuvenate.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living
Both living in the moment and picturing your future can rejuvenate you.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 07.01.2009 | Entertainment
Two TV nursing dramas debut next month. Only one seems to have potential to represent the real lives of nurses.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living
Patients don't just want to engage with doctors and nurses via social networking sites and new technologies. They also value face-to-face connection, collaboration and respect.
Barbara Ficarra | Posted 11.13.2009 | Style