Kristina Mastrocola

2 days ago | womansworld.com | Kristina Mastrocola

We all want our kids to grow up happy, healthy and independent. Yet that last wish for our not-so-little-ones is more than bittersweet, and it still hurts when they fly the coop. Here, experts share how to cope with empty nest syndrome by accepting ambivalent feelings, rediscovering your passions and writing this next chapter on your terms. After all, this new phase of life is not only about celebrating the people your kids have become, but also about acknowledging how much you continue to grow.

1 week ago | womansworld.com | Kristina Mastrocola

If we haven’t been touched by Alzheimer’s directly, we know someone who has. In fact, more than 7 million Americans aged 65 and older have developed the disease. Compounding this already sobering stat is the fact that average wait times for diagnosis and treatment of dementia range from 12 months to almost four years, according to the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia. That’s nothing less than tragic when you consider the importance of early interventions.

2 weeks ago | firstforwomen.com | Liz Vaccariello |Kristina Mastrocola

Celebrities A rare tumor changed the money maven's life-and gave her a new definition of success and strength For legendary money maven Suze Orman, true wealth encompasses everything from financial independence to a secure retirement to the most precious resource of all: good health.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kristina Mastrocola

It’s the leading cause of disability in the United States. And if that weren’t daunting enough, women have a higher risk of stroke than men, owing to everything from longer life expectancy to hormonal changes, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But now that we have the bad news out of the way, let’s concentrate on what we can control to slash our stroke risk, from tweaking our diet to taking a walk.

2 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Kristina Mastrocola |Abbey Bender

We all want to be there for a friend or loved one who is reeling from a loss. But what can we say to help them feel better? Should we say anything at all? It’s a familiar debate we’ve all had, and one that can easily get in the way of simply showing up for the people we care about most. Here, experts share compassionate, practical ways to support someone who’s grieving or going through a rough patch. Hint: it all starts with being yourself and opening your big heart.