I’m a full-time freelance writer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I specialize in women’s issues such as baby boomer women, health, aging/anti-aging, sexual issues, beauty, relationships, Nutrition, and career
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Visit my website and 'boomer notes blog at www.vonniekennedy.com.
What do you say when you look in the mirror? I look fat. I look old. I look frumpy. Are you constantly bugging your friends about how you look? (i.e., does my butt look big in this?)
Maybe it’s ...
March 30, 2012 - 11:39am
Scientists are tirelessly working to find answers to decrease memory loss and wipe out Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illness. And they are now discovering that certain nutrients can help combat ...
March 29, 2012 - 1:31pm
Nobody likes belly fat, that’s for sure. And certain exercises can help whittle that problem area down to size. But, it’s also important to eat the right foods to help flatten your tummy as ...
March 28, 2012 - 9:56am
How long have you been carrying around that muffin top, spare tire, or whatever the latest term is these days for belly fat? That long, eh?
It can be very discouraging when you try on those ...
March 26, 2012 - 7:46pm
Unless you live under a rock, you are reminded daily that exercise is important for your mind and body. But, you don’t have to join a gym to get physical activity. Just clean your house!
The ...
March 26, 2012 - 9:39am
Need a job and feeling a bit apprehensive about going on an interview? You’re not alone. According to the Bureau of labor statistics, unemployment for adult women was at 7.7 percent in February. ...
March 14, 2012 - 11:02am
If you live in the United States (except for Arizona, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), the creepy sleep robbers stole an hour from you on Sunday. And like most of your friends and coworkers, ...
March 11, 2012 - 3:05pm
It’s the middle of the night. You’re tossing and turning, worrying about how you’re going to come up with this month’s rent now that they’ve cut your hours at work.
You reach for the sleeping ...
March 5, 2012 - 11:09am
It’s mid-winter and you’re clawing at the walls. You need to get out and feel the sun on your face, the warmth on your skin. You have a full-blown case of Cabin Fever.
Maybe you should book a ...
February 29, 2012 - 9:02am
Here’s the scenario: you wake up in the morning with a headache. It’s the same throbbing pain you awakened with yesterday morning, and the morning before that.
It’s no better, no worse, just ...
February 27, 2012 - 10:58am
No, this is not a story about ways to have sex at your local grocery store. But, if you are looking for ways to boost your sex drive, add the following foods to your grocery list, today.
1. ...
February 22, 2012 - 10:35am
Are you a pet owner or thinking of becoming one? Current researchers have determined that owning a pet can be good for your health.
Studies have shown how owning a pet can help certain health ...
February 20, 2012 - 3:16pm
Women can be high maintenance. We know it’s true. But, men can be complicated. That we know as well.
Most of the time, we know our guy loves us, but sometimes we just need to hear him say ...
February 19, 2012 - 11:22am
Please read Massage Therapy: The Good, The Bad, and The Really Good first. This section is a continuation and the “rest of the story”. Enjoy.
A few minutes later, James knocked on the door and ...
February 15, 2012 - 5:59am
Years ago, my sweetheart gave me a gift card for three complimentary massages. This would be a first for me and I wasn't sure what to expect.
What I didn't expect was, well ... read on.
My ...
February 14, 2012 - 7:43pm
Have you ever eaten an entire bag of chips while working on a high-priority project at work and not even realized it? Or devoured a piece of cake at an office birthday party without even tasting ...
January 19, 2012 - 10:23am
Enjoying a good night’s sleep only to be awakened by a painful cramp or spasm in your calf, thigh, or toe? It's the kind of pain that will raise you out of bed in search of some type of relief. ...
January 16, 2012 - 10:15am
It’s January. The holidays are over and if you’re living in the northern section of the world it’s cold, gray, and pretty darn gloomy. Can this make you sad? You bet it can. Literally, ...
January 11, 2012 - 12:17pm
As the new year begins, sugar intake, and natural versus sugar substitutes seem to be hot topics. If you’re trying to lose weight or to just eat healthier, you naturally think of using artificial ...
January 6, 2012 - 11:00am
As I sat at my computer this morning, grumbling about the work I needed to finish today, a sanitation truck drove by my window and the driver was laughing his head off about who knows what.
I ...
January 4, 2012 - 8:31am
Do you think snacking isn’t good for you? Think again and check out five ways to snack and slim down at the same time. Impossible? Read on:
1. Spread out your calories. Snacking throughout the ...
December 30, 2011 - 12:57pm
Once the holidays are over and you’re back at work, you and everybody else will be ready to fulfill the most common New Year’s resolution of all time -- Exercise and Lose Weight!
This year, ...
December 30, 2011 - 10:07am
Whether your adult children live in another state or in your upstairs bedroom, sometimes it’s difficult to see them as grown-ups making their own decisions. It’s also tough to let go when you feel ...
December 29, 2011 - 10:32am
Whether you have a New Year’s Eve bash coming up or just your weekly “Ladies’ Night” gathering, it’s important to be smart about your alcohol consumption not only for safety reasons, but let’s ...
December 23, 2011 - 12:40pm
If your feet hurt when you first step out of bed in the morning, you may have Plantar Fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis), a condition that causes pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue, ...
December 19, 2011 - 9:39am
During the holiday season, everything from buying the perfect gift, to overspending, to way too much partying can give you a headache that will put you right out of the holiday mood. Why not try ...
December 16, 2011 - 11:44am
“You only have one pair of eyes.” Those were my mother’s words every time I did something that could hurt my eyes such as running with a stick when I was a kid or opting for contact lenses instead ...
December 14, 2011 - 1:13pm
Holiday shopping is stressful enough without having to worry about getting sick. So many people. So many germs. The safest way to avoid germs is to shop online, but if you have to go to the ...
December 5, 2011 - 4:02pm
Winter is on the way and depending on where you live, you will most likely take routine steps for weatherizing your home and winterizing your car. So why wouldn’t you do the same for your skin? ...
November 30, 2011 - 11:26am
Just when you thought you were protecting yourself from heart disease with an aspirin a day, a new Dutch study has shown that if you’re a healthy woman, don’t bother.
According to Reuter’s ...
November 28, 2011 - 10:48am
A few months ago, I wrote an editorial for EmpowHER called Fish Oil vs. Statins: You be the Judge. I had just received results that my cholesterol and triglyceride levels had gone through the ...
November 26, 2011 - 10:27am
The holiday season can be traumatic when you’re trying to keep weight off. With so many good things to eat, your will power can disappear faster than a pumpkin pie. But, before you lock yourself ...
November 23, 2011 - 12:07pm
In another article called "What’s Got Your Libido Down? Is it Psychological?" I described psychological factors that may cause a lack of sex drive in a long-term relationship.
This time, let’s ...
November 11, 2011 - 2:43pm
Most married couples have sexual problems at one time or another during their relationship. And even though you can talk about almost everything else, sex (or lack of it) can be a tough issue to ...
November 11, 2011 - 2:39pm
As I mentioned in my article: 5 Ways to Eat Your Way to the Fountain of Youth, we're all looking for ways to stay healthy and young.
Here we have six more foods that combat against ...
November 1, 2011 - 10:28am
Who doesn’t want to find the foundation of youth? Keeping your youthful appearance and staying healthy is an age-old desire for most people over the age of 21.
Unfortunately, nobody has found ...
November 1, 2011 - 10:18am
Tired? Can't lose unwanted weight? Unhappy digestion? Maybe you're not just middle-aged and worn out. Maybe you have metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome, as its name suggests, affects your ...
Vonnie Kennedy commented on Jody Smith's post Metabolic Syndrome: Recognize And Overcome It