Health and Well Being

Maggie believes Vibe fosters goodwill and hopefully will aid in employee retention.

Maggie Pogorelec, Assistant Vice President of Women's Children's and Emergency Services at Valley Health System, discussing an employee appreciation program called Vibe.  They throw monthly events to recognize employees and to bring their workforce together.  It is truly inspirational.

The program began as the RN Vibe program but expanded to include all hospital employees with games, food and events monthly.

It takes kindness to oneself to realize when you look in the mirror, that you don't look the way (maybe) that you used to look.  But honestly, it's not that bad!  Give yourself a break!

Keeping up one's mobility is key, as we age.  These ladies like tennis and the treadmill.

Some people claim to be bored in retirement but others say there aren't enough hours in the day to do everything they want to do.

These post-pandemic times are rather dark and contentious.  Carol and Barbara want to lighten things up.

Complete with cartoons and advice, this is a zany look at how to make retirement fun.

Pat talks with Carol Pack and Barbara Paskoff, authors of "Book of Lists." It's about having a fun and meaningful retirement and is a follow-up to their first book "Over 60: Shades of Gray". When looking for the book online, you may have to put in "by Pack and Paskoff" because there are other books with the same or similar titles.

That's the title of the book Jess wrote about her time as caregiver for her father.  A bittersweet, heartfelt journey complete with playlists.

Nutrition is important in cancer avoidance and Jess even has shopping lists to make it effortless.

It doesn't take hours in the gym to make a difference in cancer avoidance.

 We joked about howsometimes everyone needs a little nudge to get moving, especially when at high risk for developing cancer.

About the program which focuses on nutrition and exercise.

Pat talks with Jessica Cording, registered dietician and health coach for the SHINE program at Valley Health System. They counsel breast cancer survivors and those at high risk of developing breast cancer.  Jess also wrote a book, "The Farewell Tour" about her time as a caregiver to her father in his last days battling pancreatic cancer.

Even though it would be nice if we only ate plants, Dr. Ganzert realizes that is not realistic.  The next best thing:  ethically sourced foods.

American Humane also certifies ethically raised salmon and trout.

The American Humane folks have put out a gorgeous cookbook:  "The Humane Table. Cooking With Compassion".  Their turkey recipe uses shallots, fresh rosemary, oranges and lemons.

The American Humane seal is much more than "grass fed" or "cage free".

Dr. Ganzert explains how the seal shows that the animals are being treated humanely.  The seal depicts a farm and a sun and can be found on all certified products.

Pat talks with Dr. Robin Ganzert, CEO of American Humane, an organization that makes sure that farm animals and even certain fish are ethically sourced. There is a new cookbook just in time for the holidays:  "The Humane Table.  Cooking With Compassion".

Why eat poorly when one can consume healthy foods in correct portions and benefit in the bedroom?  Sleep and exercise can play a sexy role, too.

If eaten only occasionally, wings and jalapeno poppers, may be ok.  Just don't make a habit of it!

 White rice can cause problems for many, while even brown rice can contain arsenic.  Wild rice, not a "rice" at all, says Dr. Comite, may be a better choice.

Clogged vessels and more can affect what happens....or doesn't happen...in the bedroom before it causes damage elsewhere in the body.