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Is There Hope for Our World?
Climate Reality October 17, 2022Not unlike Dr. Jane Goodall, probably the question I am asked more often than any other in my role as Mrs. Green, is: Do you honestly believe there is hope for our world? For the future of our children and grandchildren? After reading Jane’s book The Book of Hope - A Survival Guide for Trying Times, I now answer "yes" more than I used to. This book is, indeed, a survival guide for these trying times. As for me, I have never needed it more. The headlines we read and hear every day relative to the devastating and relentless impact…
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Heat, Exercise and Your Heart
June 16, 2022Summers here in Tucson can be brutal. And while you might want to escape to air conditioning all the time, being inside 24/7 isn’t…
Learn MoreGetting Good Sleep
May 19, 2022Millions of Americans of both genders aren’t getting the rest they need for physical and mental wellness. For a long time, the typical patient…
Learn MoreHeads Up! Outdoor Electrical Safety with Mrs. Green
April 20, 2022For at least the last 15 years, I have paid my bills online. And I can say, pretty much without exception, I have never…
Learn MoreBuffelgrass: The Battle to Beat It!
April 15, 2022In my years fulfilling the role of Mrs. Green, somewhere along the way, the battle of buffelgrass in the southwest was brought to my…
Learn More6 Things to Know about Valley Fever
April 11, 2022If you live in Arizona, you’ve probably heard of Valley fever. It is caused by a fungus – coccidioides - that grows in the…
Learn MoreSpring Cleaning with a Purpose: Planet Earth
March 22, 2022The days are getting longer, flowers are starting to bloom, and the sun is beginning to shine again. The spring season has officially begun,…
Learn MoreHow to Safely Exercise at the Gym
March 14, 2022They say sharing is caring. However, that’s not the case when it comes to germs. Being conscientious about not spreading germs goes beyond the…
Learn MoreMrs. Green and Sparky - Meet the Super Heroes
March 1, 2022There are times when I love doing the deep dive into long, content rich blogs. And there are times when less is more.…
Learn MoreFood for Thought
February 22, 2022I do have a firm grasp on the obvious - we all eat. Many of our celebrations and special occasions are centered around…
Learn More5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Having Heart Problems
February 17, 2022As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. While not all heart conditions can be prevented, controlling risk…
Learn MoreInspiring a New Love this Valentine's Day
January 18, 2022Dim the lights and open a box of fair trade chocolate, Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Valentine's Day is typically filled with love…
Learn More5 Ways to Prevent Kidney Stones
January 10, 2022Passing a kidney stone is believed to be one of the most painful experiences a person can have. It’s also pretty common, particularly in…
Learn MoreWhat Time Is It Anyway?
December 20, 2021I’m not quite sure how many years I have been doing laundry but let it suffice to say - many! I have to admit…
Learn MoreNewsletter #328: The Closing of a Chapter
December 14, 2021About 14 years ago, right after the launch of the Mrs. Green Goes Mainstream show on News Talk 790 KNST, my dear friend Cindy…
Learn More10 Tips on Traveling with Diabetes
December 13, 2021Things that come with a holiday trip – trying new foods, eating at different times and being more active (or less) than normal –…
Learn MoreGratitude for Hope and Progress: Being Thankful from Mrs. Green and Our Community
November 16, 2021I’m fairly certain that people who take the time during this season of giving thanks will have quite a bit to say about their…
Learn MoreWhat is Sepsis?
November 9, 2021Sepsis is the body's overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection. It can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. The source of infection…
Learn MoreThe Ultimate Recycling: The Pebble in the Pond
October 19, 2021When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and hit hard, there were challenges in my life and in the lives of millions of others in our…
Learn MoreRethinking the 3 "Rs"
October 19, 2021For decades, we have been taught about the 3 Rs, Reduce, Reuse Recycle, but as we embrace the idea of Zero Waste, there are…
Learn MoreTackle the Holiday Season: How to Shop, Spend and Gift with Intention
October 19, 2021Holidays can get stressful but with a little imagination you can create thoughtful, inexpensive gifts all while being environmentally friendly. Utilizing upcycling and shopping…
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