Print this page FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2018 — A horrific 2011 Christmas Day fire killed five people, including three young sisters, in their Stamford, Conn., home. The tragedy — blamed on improper disposal of fireplace ashes — is a reminder that fire safety is one of the best Christmas gifts you can give your family.… Read More »
Avoid unnecessary weight gain with these healthy holiday foods! Tis the season for holiday parties and holiday foods. We all tend to indulge in the constant rotation of holiday goodies that get passed around the office, at parties, or perhaps at your own home during family gatherings. A little indulgence is fine, but if you… Read More »
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 How do you stay healthy during the holidays? You stay healthy by making sure you have plenty of healthy choices on the table and by continuing to move your body even when you can’t make it to the gym. Today we are going to discuss healthy choices. I have assembled 3… Read More »
Watch the caffeine and carbonation iStock/Eva Katalin Kondoros Perking up with lots of coffee or soda might seem like a good way to sail through the season in an alert mode, but both coffee and carbonated drinks can do a number on your gut, says Kitty Broihier, MS, RD, at Guiding Stars. “Caffeine can cause… Read More »
Family bonding is everything. Quality family time is more important than you might have thought. There are more ways than one to form and hold on to those close bonds. There is the inclusion of children in household chores, a ‘task’ that strengthens the family. The showing of affection is more than saying ‘I love… Read More »