The holidays are supposed to be a time of togetherness and gratitude, but they can be a double-edged sword for many of us. For what might be multiple reasons, an abnormally high number of people die from heart attacks during the holiday season nearly every year. We have a breakdown of the possible culprits so you can avoid them. We'd like to see you stick around for next year. Only Shovel Snow If You’re...
Holiday gift shopping should be personal and thoughtful. What better way to say you care than to pick out something that will encourage your loved ones to stay happy and healthy? Keep loved ones’ physical and mental wellbeing in mind when holiday shopping this year. Some healthy gift ideas include a fitness monitor, Edible Arrangements, bath bombs, a healthy cookbook, an adult coloring book, a fruit-infuser...
Here they come again — office parties, family dinners, gifts to buy and holiday crowds — it doesn’t take long before stress starts to take its toll. From traveling to entertaining or just trying to keep up with the holiday rush, we have some survival tips. Holiday stress doesn’t have to be a looming disaster waiting to happen. Conquer the beast by getting enough sunlight, planning ahead, pacing yourself...
It’s that time of year when "the stomach bug" runs rampant through families across the country. The dreaded stomach bug or what some call the flu is not technically the flu or even a bug at all. It’s most often a form of norovirus that targets the gastrointestinal tract. With diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes even severe versions of these, "the stomach bug" can quickly -ruin holiday plans. Here is how...
With a chill now in the evening air and fireplace hearths heating up, what better way to shift gears into the new season than to break out the hot chocolate and soak in some quality time with the people who mean the most? Oh, except there's a pandemic. F - or those of us who live far away from loved ones, the holidays are often a time to reconnect, catch up and strengthen family bonds. COVID-19 will...
Difficult relatives may make the holidays more complicated whether the gathering is of the traditional sort with people around a table, or even if it's a virtual affair—difficult people make everything more, well, difficult. But when you know you’re going to be interacting with people who may cause friction or discomfort, being prepared is the first and maybe the most important step. Fortunately, there...
Frosting-coated cookies, butter-drenched veggies, gravy on everything, and carb-filled casseroles derail the dietary habits of many healthy adults during the holiday season. Some people choose these foods because they like how they taste, while others eat them because they evoke memories of fun family festivities and the sense of tradition and good family times is comforting and defines the holidays....
Grandma and Grandpa just called to say they would like everyone to spend the holidays with them at their Florida condo. Just imagine: all the cousins going to the beach and playing in the pool together, all the adults sipping gin and tonics and having long overdue visits. It sounds like heaven, right? Um, well, maybe. For some, family holidays mean one thing: run the other way! - If you think parenting...
The hustle and bustle of the holidays is upon us and the parties, family gatherings and the like are keeping us pretty busy. We feel the coolness in the air, and the beauty of nature this time of year. It seems like a rebirth of sorts, as the earth prepares for the slumber of winter and the birth of spring. We even notice that people seem friendlier, and we somehow forget the frustration we have with...
Is it just me or does it get more and more difficult every year to find those special gifts that stand apart from the traditional mall fodder as unique or original? - A candle even for a candle lover seems predictable, overdone and just plain blah after so many seasons of giving. The same can be said for bath sets, food baskets, calendars, etc. For many of us the decision to "keep it modest this year"...