Fit and Healthy

Woman Heart Champion, Lynette Crane tells her eye-opening story of her own surprise heart attack. She pioneered stress education in the ’70s at San Francisco City College. The topic was so new to psychology she had to write the textbook for the course. Yet her knowledge did not protect Lynette from having a heart attackRead the Rest…

Lots of people feel let down after the holiday season. Maybe the celebrations, joy, gift giving, parties, and gatherings with friends and families really weren’t all you had hoped. Maybe your holiday was downright awful. It’s enough to make anyone feel anxious and depressed. Tips for a healthy post-holiday recovery: Were your holiday expectations manageable?Read the Rest…

Many women have told me they grew up hearing messages that greatly harmed their self-images. These messages continue to influence how they see their reflections in the mirror today, and it often does not match up with the way they think they should look. What do you think when you look in a mirror? DoRead the Rest…

Go Red for Women Luncheon, Springfield, MO The American Heart Association presented its 2011 Go Red For Women Luncheon with the them, “Cooking from the Heart.”  The program featured a heart-healthy cooking demonstration led by well-known local chef, James Clary, and registered dietitian, Adam Pruett. The heart-healthy recipe prepared during the demonstration was also theRead the Rest…

I recently spoke to health and life quality guru Nancy Deville. She is an amazing woman in the height of her powers and beauty. She offered a simple blueprint any woman can follow to achieve better health and happiness. Say something good to yourself. Too often we are masters at putting ourselves down, and NancyRead the Rest…

Social-profit organizations always operate with small staffs and people who can feel maxed out. Social media opportunities today stretch staff resources to the breaking point and have created three major problems. This excellent article explores three negative consequences and what to do about them.   The 24/7 news cycle creates compassion fatigue. People feel overloadedRead the Rest…

Nurse Practitioner, Marcelle Pick wants you to ask yourself these questions: Are you racing through your day afraid that if you sit down, you’ll stop? Or are you simply overwhelmed, exhausted and trying to cope with everything and everyone who needs your care? If neither of these describes you, congratulations! You are in the minority.Read the Rest…

A hot controversy emerged on Forbes.com this summer that will not be resolved anytime soon. National Women’s Health Network Raises Alarm About Lead in Lipstick In its September/October 2011 issue, NWHN  suggests that the Society for Women’s health Research and the Personal Care Products Council are industry dominated and concealing or at least disregarding threatsRead the Rest…

by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP How stress can make us gain weight Best place to store fat? The belly Number-one for your adrenal health: Eat! Pacing yourself to promote healing Too often, women and their healthcare practitioners think weight loss is all about cutting calories and exercising more. But I have plenty of patients who’veRead the Rest…

By Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly, Psy.D. If you are waiting for something to happen before you can be happy and feel good about your life, you need to stop waiting and be happy now.  Get out of the doldrums and “Carpe Diem!” That’s Latin for Seize the Day! That’s the philosophy of Dr. Elaine Dembe,Read the Rest…

Fired Up, Fearless and Larger-Than-Life Visible by Dr. Nancy Fear can and often does paralyze a person. We have the emotion of fear for a very good reason: to keep us safe from harm, real or imagined. We can beat our fears by confronting them head on. Do you have garden-variety fears like everyone else?Read the Rest…

What work-outs are you doing to prepare yourself for life’s curve balls? Are you strengthening your spiritual fitness? Dr. Nancy Mramor says to be completely healthy, you need to combine, not just mind and body, but spirit too–spirit first. She wrote an award-winning book to guide you through your work-outs, Spiritual Fitness, Non-Denominational Care ofRead the Rest…

Get More Time by Slowing Down Everything today is 24/7. Do you rush faster to try to cram more in every minute of every day? Christine Hohlbaum, advises you to slow down to get more out of your day. Her new book, The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World,Read the Rest…

How Women Really Feel About Their Faces How do you feel about how you look? Was there a time when you thought you looked the best you ever would? Dr. Vivian Diller says that usually women do have that kind of moment. It might be on their wedding day or some other special time whenRead the Rest…

Sad news today that Elizabeth Edwards is dying of cancer and that no further treatment will be attempted. She has been a powerful voice for improving access to health care and has set an outstanding example for women in politics. Cancer is a devastating family disease. Listen to Dr. Nancy’s fascinating interview with artist BeverlyeRead the Rest…

Timeless Women See Through Blindness There are thousands of people in this country who need a voice to speak up for them. They are silent and suffer prejudice from a society that sees them as disabled, because they are blind. Donna Hill is that voice. She rejects what she calls, “the pity factor.” Donna wasRead the Rest…

Do you feel fit, healthy and strong? If you were asked to take a hike or ride a bike today, are you able and fit enough to do it?  Do you want to stay sexy and strong no matter what your age?  Personally, I am counting on being fit for life. That’s why smart womenRead the Rest…

A publisher asked me recently how the book Timeless Women Speak: Feeling Youthful At Any Age differs from other books for women at midlife. Dr. Nancy’s research with over 1,200 women (published in the American Journal of Health Behavior) showed that nearly half were afraid of getting older. Many women do not feel confident inRead the Rest…

19 Ways to Reduce Your Stress Plus One 6 Ways to Cope With Stress Get up 15 minutes earlier in the morning. The night before, lay out clothing and other preparations for the next day. Never wear clothes that don’t fit, are unflattering or that make you feel bad about yourself. Set appointments ahead ofRead the Rest…

Did you know that women experience different warning signs for heart attack than men do? Women have only recently been included in large-scale medical studies, and guess what – we are not the same as men! We have mostly heard about men’s symptoms –like the crushing pain of a heart attack—which may be why womenRead the Rest…

Best Ideas for Heart Disease Prevention Women at highest risk for heart disease or who have diabetes, chronic kidney failure or a history of heart disease are most likely to benefit from these preventative therapies.. An expert panel identified the following priorities for preventing heart disease according to a woman’s risk level for developing heartRead the Rest…

Don’t Smoke: Here’s How to Quit No ifs, ands or butts—just quit.  If you smoke, quit.  There are many tools available to help you kick the habit, such as smoking cessation programs, medications available through your doctor, and do-it-yourself willpower.  Find a program that appeals to you and stick to it. Did you know thatRead the Rest…

Exercise – and Reducing Sedentary Activities Protects Women Against Type 2 Diabetes Excerpt from Women’s Health and Fitness Guide by Michele Kettles, M.D., M.S.P.H., Colette Cole, M.S., and Brenda Wright, Ph.D. (Human Kinetics, 2006) Type 2 diabetes is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States for women of allRead the Rest…

GET A LAUGHTER WORKOUT Although it doesn’t seem like a typical fitness program, laughing actually gives your body a great workout. Even though you may not work up a sweat or earn a medal in competition, laughing brings great benefits, including relaxation and restoring your energy level. Remember times you’ve laughed so hard you feltRead the Rest…

Look at the list below of symptoms of burnout. If you can check four or more, you may be experiencing burnout. Is it time to make some changes so you can return to enjoying your life? Really, life is way to short not to! Here Are Some Symptoms of Burnout Forgetting things (What 10 o’clockRead the Rest…

Plus: Affirmations for Frustration Tolerance by Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly Many people have at one time or another experienced a frightening condition called panic attack or panic disorder. Panic attacks can interfere with the quality of time they spend with their significant others, friends and/or families. They can also make trouble at work, which mostRead the Rest…

At some point in life, everyone will have a problem with his or her memory. However, with good health and exercise, reduced stress levels and mental challenges, you can retain your memory. Yesterday Promotional Consultant Today explored three tips to help boost your brainpower. Today we’ll look at three more. Use your brain and keepRead the Rest…

Women Continue to Outlive Men American women on average outlive American men by over five years. Some reasons why: Men tend to smoke and drink more than women and generally have less healthy lifestyles.  Men do not seek medical help as often as women.  Men tend to join in fearless, risky, and dangerous behaviors moreRead the Rest…

Chronic vulvar pain around the outside of the vagina is a painful and debilitating condition that affects an estimated 14 million American women. Most people never heard of it, and it’s time to end the silence. Vulvodynia, also referred to as “the pain down there” or “feminine pain,” is chronic discomfort or pain of theRead the Rest…

1 in 3 of All U.S. Women Affected A 2007 report  by the National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC) revealed for the first time the high prevalence of pelvic health conditions among women in the United States – at least one-third of all women (about 35 million) will be treated for a pelvic health conditionRead the Rest…

It is hard to believe that in 2006, intelligent, beautiful, confident women of any age are subject to contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It is unfortunately true women who succeeded in not contracting an STD in their 20s, 30s, or 40s can still get them when they are older. When I say an STD IRead the Rest…

How much are you getting out of your relationship? Are your needs being met? If so, how much: 5% — 20% — 60%? These are the questions Dr. Catherine Cardinal says that you need to ask yourself in her new book, Men to Run From, So You Can Find the Right One to Run to.Read the Rest…

Men aren’t born passive. Women aren’t born wild. We just have that effect on each other … too often. When and why does a conversation become one-sided, or dissolve into conflict? How can you turn it around and stay sane? Man’s Attitude At work… the man is often active, articulate, assertive, and usually successful inRead the Rest…

Do you worry about growing older? About half of women do. At the grocery checkout they see magazine covers of beautiful, young, glowing women. The images present an impossible, airbrushed ideal that can raise fears about wrinkles, weight, and losing in the desirability derby if her man compares her to these beauties. And appearance isRead the Rest…

Woman Finds Purpose and Passion in Menopause

Dr. Nancy O’Reilly, clinical psychologist, was the guest of Lisa Mininni on Blogtalk Radio, July 15, 2010. Click here to listen.

Timeless Women Manage Menopause and Diet Do you feel like you’re losing your mind? If you are in your 40’s or 50’s and you are suddenly angry, sobbing, anxious, always hungry, gaining weight like a Sumo wrestler, and flashing heat like uranium 235, you’re probably experiencing menopause. Dr. Nancy’s guest says not to worry. It’sRead the Rest…

Timeless Women Are Confident and Sexy If your sex life is in the doldrums and you have lost your sexy, Dr. Nancy’s amazing guest can help you find it. Pat Davis was destined to be Cupid’s messenger-girl. Born on Valentine’s Day, she knew she’d found her passion  when she discovered Passion Parties, Inc. She becameRead the Rest…

Timeless Women Awaken to Life’s Miracles Have you ever experienced a miracle? Would you recognize a miracle if you did see one? Lisa Jones, not only recognized a miracle, she absorbed its lessons, transformed her life and wrote a book about her journey called, BROKEN: A Love Story. Lisa Jones was a hard-headed journalist, aRead the Rest…

Women Use Courage to Succeed What does “courage” mean to you? Does it create images of flying men in capes and heroic deeds of physical prowess? Dr. Nancy’s amazing guest this week dispels this modern myth and open your eyes to what courage really is, where the word originated and how every woman shows courageRead the Rest…

I recently purchased a handgun for personal protection.  I have handled guns and have shot both shotguns and hand guns but never owned by own gun.  It is a strange feeling to walk into gun store pick out the gun of my choice and within seconds be cleared and able to purchase and walk outRead the Rest…

Many women today are struggling to look at the bright side. When times get tough, we reach out our hands to help one another. That’s what WomenSpeak has done this week with Dr. Nancy’s expert guest, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo. Elizabeth combined her physical therapy training with a Ph.D. in psychology  when she discovered how crucialRead the Rest…

Norwich University, MS Program in Business Continuity Management is using Dr. Nancy’s article, “Get Mentally Tough: Secrets to Resilience During Difficult Times” as part of a class on how to build a resilient workforce.

Timeless Women Prevent Violent Crime When Susan was 19 years old, she had a life changing event. A bad breakup with her boyfriend made her determined to learn how to protect herself. Now, with more than 17 years combined training in WW II Combatives, self defense and martial arts, she is certified as a CrimeRead the Rest…

Timeless Women Love the Single Life Do you dread facing the holidays alone? If you’re single and looking forward to an empty house throughout the holidays  again this year, you need to hear Dr. Nancy’s conversation with Wendy Braitman. Wendy never set out to be an expert on being single. She was busy living aRead the Rest…

Women Love Their Bodies If you’re ashamed of your body, obsess about food and constantly judge yourself as not pretty enough, not thin enough, not (fill-in-the-blank) enough, you must listen to Dr. Nancy’s conversation with Sarah Maria. Author of Love Your Body, Love Your Life and founder of www.BreakFreeBeauty.com, Sarah Maria is a nationally acclaimedRead the Rest…

Being a leading edge Baby Boomer, I endured peri-menopause before most women began discussing it on talk shows or magazines.  I was therefore shocked and amazed at the physiological changes of my body. Forget the hot flashes, panic attacks and mood swings. It was the weight gain that was the shocker. I had remained aRead the Rest…

Women are worried about the recent recommendation that women under 50 NOT routinely receive mammograms. It’s hard to formulate a coherent rationale when experts have a variety of opinions. That’s what makes health care reform so challenging, isn’t it? Deciding how to allocate our limited resources. Here are two perspectives I found in my in-boxRead the Rest…

Timeless Women Live Well With Disabilities. Dr. Nancy O’Reilly talks with Susan Sygall, award-winning facilitator, international motivational speaker and recent recipient of a distinguished public service award. Although an accident when she was a teen fated her to ride a wheelchair, Susan owns and rides a horse and advocates for women with disabilities. As CEORead the Rest…

Timeless Women Thrive Married or Divorced. Dr. Nancy interviews Joanie Winberg, a personal business coach who specializes in divorce.  Joanie founded the National Association of Divorce for Women and Children at the request of divorce attorneys to provide support for women, and she is the host of the radio show Single Again – Now What?Read the Rest…