Author Archives: Adrienne Upwork

Last week, our weekly post addressed the historic Capitol riots that took place on a critical day for our democracy – the certification of the electoral results. January 6, 2021, will now always be remembered as the day a protest became an insurrection. The coup was unsuccessful, however, despite the day’s terror. Supporters of Donald […]

When you hear the word “health,” what comes to mind? A doctor’s appointment? Your body? Your mind? COVID19? Most would probably answer “yes” to these. But what about the health of our nation? Our generation of people, from birth through the oldest living member, is bearing witness to some of the most troubling times our […]

Working out during the winter months can be a lot different than during the spring and summer. The colder months present plenty of challenges that cause us to find creative ways to get physical exercise within the four walls of our homes. Messy roads keep us from hitting the gym, cold temperatures make it difficult […]

Today is the day that people all around the world reflect on the past year and decide what worked and what didn’t, what they’re most proud of and what they don’t feel so great about. Tonight, resolutions will be made and, while some will be kept, the majority will be forgotten in the coming weeks, […]

The holidays, for most, are a time of joy, but they also bring with them a whopping load of stress. And after spending months feeling overwhelmed with pandemic news and political upheaval and racial divide, we entered the season already depleted. It is more important now than ever to take an honest assessment of our […]

Even before the pandemic that caused many disruptions in our day-to-day living, mornings were tough. The best night’s sleep doesn’t even make it easy to get out of bed on colder mornings. But pair the pandemic worries with working and learning from home and the stresses of the upcoming holidays, and rising in the morning […]

If you’re on the East Coast, the air has probably started to change significantly. While we’ve been enjoying unseasonably warmer weather, there was a shift in the recent two weeks that seemed to dry out the air and bring with it a bit of a chill. This will only continue to get worse and what […]

We are in the middle of the holiday season, with Thanksgiving kicking off what traditionally is a time of overeating, festive celebrations and gift-giving. This year is different in many ways, with the second surge of COVID-19 preventing us from holding our annual get-togethers, but the typical unhealthy habits and situations that often surface at […]

Happy Turkey Day to our friends near and far! Today kicks off a season not only of holidays, but of hibernation and, for far too many, weight gain. Make a commitment today to consider the benefits – or detriments – of the foods you choose to put into your body. We’ll start with a few […]

November is American Diabetes Month and this Saturday, we’ll celebrate World Diabetes Day. There are more than 34 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes and among those who have died from COVID-19, 40 percent were living with the disease (diabetes.org). As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the country with no end in sight, it is […]