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• Give Yourself the Gift of No Holiday Stress

  We are in the thick of the holidays, which means we’re seeing a lot of tinsel, having plenty of family gatherings, marveling at multicolored lights … and dealing with stress. I recall watching movies like “A Christmas Carol,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Home Alone.” All have become Christmas classics and yet each portrays some of that stress of the holiday season.

• Gifts and Challenges of Bariatric Surgery

  Bariatric surgery is a major undertaking, but it can reap the benefits weight-challenged patients dream about: thinner bodies, fewer health problems and better mobility.

• Fun and (Secretly) Healthy Holiday Gifts for Kids

  When selecting a child’s gift for the holidays this year, think of educational toys that stimulate learning, inspire imagination or encourage the use of fine and gross motor skills. 

• The Best Mother’s Day Gift? Self-Care

  In today’s culture, new moms are under a lot of pressure. In the United States, new mothers often return to the workforce within six months of giving birth. One study showed that 25 percent of new moms returned to work within two weeks — even before their bodies have completely healed from pregnancy and childbirth. 

• Protect Yourself from COVID-19 When Grocery Shopping

  As our environment rapidly changes, even normally mundane tasks such as grocery shopping can be decidedly more difficult than they once were. We need to keep our refrigerators stocked and our families fed, but how do we remain safe and free from germs in the process of doing so?

• Does Shopping for Groceries Online Deliver More than Convenience?

  Grocery delivery is a game changer when it comes to food shopping -- order your groceries online or through an app on your smartphone, and your order is delivered right to your door. Beyond the convenience grocery delivery services can even help you eat (and live) better. Here’s how:

• 5 Strategies for Healthier Grocery Shopping

  Before heading to the supermarket, prepare to make healthy choices before you even get in the car. Planning your meals, making lists of weekly necessities and checking the stock of your refrigerator and pantry before buying will set you up for success and help you avoid making impulse purchases. 

• Don’t Skip Your Flu Shot This Year

  Why It's Important To Get Your Flu Shot  Between 2010 and 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that strains of

• Stop Throwing Away Leftovers -- Do This Instead

  What food did you throw away this week? Perhaps you tossed wilted spinach, a few apples sporting brown spots, and the stir-fry leftovers you never got around to eating. If you’re like most Americans, you probably didn’t think twice about it.

• Should Pregnant Women Get a Flu Shot?

  As flu season approaches, you’ve likely seen and heard a lot of encouragement to get your flu shot and for a very good reason. Getting vaccinated is one way you can help protect yourself, your family and those around you. Influenza vaccines are available at your doctor’s office, and some workplaces even provide them.