Do You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Here in the northeast, we are angry, we are bitter, we are tired and we are sick. And frankly, we are sick and tired of being bitter and angry. On Instagram, there is a hashtag #f%$@thiswinter and while I find that mildly disturbing, it actually made me feel good to see a picture of a bloody snowman […]

Does Tamiflu Work?

Read: Everything You Need to Know About the Flu Also read: Everything You Need to Know About the Flu You or someone in your family was just diagnosed with the flu. Now what? Just like the flu shot, there is a lot of controversy about Tamiflu, and with it, lots of misinformation. Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) is an anti-viral medication, which has its limitations. […]

Flu Season 2019 – 2020

What do you need to know to protect your family?

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Mediterranean Diet Wins

I saw a Good Morning America post that said the Mediterranean diet was named the best diet overall for 2020. What does that mean? Who decides? What is it based on? Why did it win? The results were reported by U.S. News which evaluated 35 diets with input from health experts. The basis for entry was that the diet […]

10 Resolutions for Getting Your Family Healthier

Also Read: 10 Tasty Avocado Recipes A mother is never truly alone. Even on the rare occasion I am by myself, my mind and heart are with my kids. I can look to the New Year as an opportunity for self-improvement, but the truth is, it all comes back to my family anyway. This year, […]

Try Turkish Get-Ups

The move of the week requires the whole body to work in unison – with a strong core component and many modifications to fit any fitness level. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended, one hand out to the side and the other extended straight above you (keep this arm position throughout the move). As […]

5 Tips to Make Yourself Drink More Water

You already know you should be drinking more water. It is good for your skin, your metabolism and your digestive system. It also helps satiate hunger, so it is great for weight loss. Even knowing the benefits, a diet coke or a glass of wine is just so much more appealing. I have to employ […]