The tradition of making resolutions, starting on the first day of
the year, goes as far back as 153 B.C. The calendar at that time
displayed the face of Janus, a mythical king of early Rome. The
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I met Sonia through my husband, and I quickly discovered that she
was an extraordinary cook. (She was married to my husband's best
friend, and both men had worked for the United States Forest
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With the holiday season in full swing, the joy and sharing of the
season is what we all look forward to. Unfortunately, there are
things that can directly or indirectly impose on the festivities,
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The holidays are here and with that always a good time to remind
folks of some important safety tips. So with a big thanks to the
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and some input from me, here
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Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with diabetes or is
prediabetic? Maybe you are one of these people. Here are six tips
to keep your holiday fare diabetes friendly:
I have written many articles about Motherhood and parenting, from
the perspective of a female. There is so much in literature about
women and children to draw from and I happen to be a mom myself. So
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Will you be one of the lucky few who are able to maintain a high
level of fitness and avoid gaining weight during the holidays? How
are these individuals different from those of us who have ... Read More »
Most sleep-medicine doctors report that their practices are
overwhelmingly dominated by women. Reports have shown that almost 3
in 10 women are now using some type of sleep-aide, at least a few
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Whether a mother struggles with depression, a college student
suffers from anorexia, or an adolescent abuses alcohol, collateral
damage exists within nearly every family. Perhaps it’s a husband
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I’m sure many of you have heard my rants about the direction our
health care system is going. You’ve heard my concerns of the number
of children who are under-insured or who have no insurance ... Read More »