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After Years of Marriage

May 22, 2012 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

Boldly she wore pink; he, however, was timidly draped in brown.

She exploded with brightness while the wood-grained walls of the airport restaurant swallowed him whole. She came forward; he fell back.

A gentle, refined seasoning of white complimented her look: sweater, sneakers, and beautifully coiffed hair. From my mother’s day she came – and wore her age with proud, enthusiastic confidence.

His aura — sluggish and thick — was the perfect fit for his oversized waist and heavy movements. If not for her vibrancy to serve as a counterweight, he would have been invisible, absorbed by the background of the dimly lit restaurant.

Despite differences, their body language shared a history woven into long-term couples. They had seen much together; it was that bond that held them close.

He stared out the window, a leather-bound menu closed in front of him. Although the tarmac was busy, he was not watching the commotion; his eyes were fixed in space as he tried to remove himself from the discussion.

“What about your weight?” She asked. In her emphatic determination, there was no cruelty; simply the loving concern of a spouse who’s had this same discussion time and again. Whereby it would be wise for others not to venture there, wives have privilege; they walk where most wisely do not tread. “I don’t want to be a pest. It’s just the doctor said if you don’t watch what you eat, you’ll have another heart attack.”

“I’m tired of rabbit food,” he said, struggling to hold down his emotion. “I want something real. When I’m done eating, I want to know I had a meal.” He didn’t look at her; he was speaking to the window.

“I know,” she said, compassion in her voice. “Please…”

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Filed Under: Baby Boomers, Newspaper Column, Relationships Tagged With: bad habits, change, compassion, couples, heart attack, relationships

Recognize Stress Before it Kills You!

February 23, 2012 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

stress attitudeby Elaine Dumler

Part 1 of 3. (Part 2 can be found here.)

Everyone suffers from stress at different times throughout their day.

We all know that “good” stress can peak your adrenaline and actually help increase your performance and abilities in getting a job done. This kind of stress is critical on the battlefield. It’s when stress begins to control us, instead of us being in control of it, that it turns into “bad” stress. This decreases our ability to react and respond properly in situations and can be damaging to ourselves and others. Stress, much like high blood pressure, can be a “silent killer.” In a three-part series on Stress, we’ll look at how to recognize stress, what you can do to reduce stress, and how to create a stress management plan.

What is stress?

Stress is the response your body makes to outside anxieties and stimuli that may seem out of your control. Most stress is normal and necessary to our overall physical and mental health. “Good” stress allows us to become protectors of those around us in dangerous situations and triggers a lifesaving “flight or fight” response. Stress levels depend on the degree, intensity and frequency of demands put on us. When does stress cross the line and become harmful? When it has a negative and prolonged affect on your moods, physical health, aggression and the people around you.

Become aware of stress symptoms.

Always be aware of your own body and when it’s acting in a way that’s not normal. Stress shows up in many different ways and can often be overlooked or interpreted as something different. ALL of these symptoms don’t have to be present, just a few at a time.

Look for:

  • Symptoms that resemble a heart attack – chest pain and shortness of breath
  • Prolonged increased blood pressure
  • Outbursts of anger
  • Feelings of “helplessness” and depression
  • Withdrawing from normal activities and people
  • Not responding to true danger around you – misinterpreting the situation along with confusion
  • Dizzy spells, weak muscles and trembling, disorientation
  • “Butterflies” in your stomach
  • Frustrated thinking in problem solving and decision making
  • Headache, sweating and “clamminess.”

Are you more susceptible to stress?

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Filed Under: Asking for help, Conflict Management, Guest Author, Happiness, Health, mental health Tagged With: anxieties, attitude, chest pain and shortness of breath, dangerous situations, dumler, getting a job, guest author, heart attack, helplessness, high blood pressure, moods, physical health, shortness of breath, silent killer, stress, stress levels, stress management plan, stress symptoms

Happy Heart Month! Take Care of Your Heart

February 21, 2012 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

by special guest author Eliz Greene. (Note: Join Eliz as our special guest on Feb 22, 2012 at 10AM in a live interview. There is no charge and you can find out more here.)

Each February EmbraceYourHeart.com focuses on Women’s Heart Health – to build awareness, improve treatment, and end research disparities.

Over the past ten years, we’ve done a pretty good job!  Most women recognize heart disease as the number one killer of women of all ages.

Are you putting your heart as your #1 priority?

To celebrate Heart Month 2012 – here are 12 ways you can Embrace Your Heart. Share them with a woman you love and ask her to take care of #1 (her heart)!

  • Wake Up! The majority of women don’t know their own personal risk of heart disease. Take the time of get your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar checked and have a conversation about your family history, weight, and lifestyle with a medical professional.
  • Know The Signs: Women’s symptoms of heart attack can be very subtle. Any unusual pain in your jaw, neck, shoulder, torso – really anywhere from the top of your head to your hips – can be a symptom of heart attack.  Uncomfortable pressure, burning or squeezing in your chest, shortness of breath, dizziness, cold sweat, and nausea can all be symptoms as well.  Play it safe – call 911 and get help right away.
  • Call A Friend: Stress increases your risk of heart disease – one easy way to reduce stress is to talk to a friend.  Women who maintain positive relationships with other women reduce their risk by 30%! Girl talk is good for your heart! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Guest Author, Health Tagged With: eliz greene, good health, guest author, health, heart attack, heart disease, heart health, lifestyle change, personal risk, power nap, quality of life, risk of heart disease, shortness of breath, stress, stress reducer, symptom of heart attack, symptoms of heart attack, women's health

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