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Thanksgiving is a wrap, Christmas is right around the corner and the New Year is stealing third. It’s no wonder that stress has become an accepted part of the holiday season. But stress can have serious health consequences, so here are some things to keep in mind this holiday season. While you’re trying to pick…

Adolescents are “hard wired” to seek independence and take risks. And for most parents, this is never more apparent than when everyone is home for the holidays. However, this period of “downtime” is a great opportunity to reconnect with your son or daughter. To help develop a healthy adolescent who will turn into a physically…

How long has it been since you tested your fire alarm? If you can’t remember, it’s time. Many people install these devices in their homes and forget about them. However, according to the National Fire Protection Association, almost two-thirds of fire-related deaths occur in properties without working smoke alarms. And since millions of households across…

Staying physically active during the cooler months comes a bit easier for most people. And why shouldn’t it? Lower temperatures and humidity levels generally make us feel more comfortable, and as a result, we often exercise longer and more often. However, the lack of heat and perspiration can make us simply forget how hot, tired…

How many times have you wondered whether to use heat or cold to relieve pain or swelling? And why don’t we ever remember the answer from injury to injury? In a nutshell, heat helps soothe stiff joints and relax muscles, and cold helps numb sharp pain and reduce inflammation. But there’s a little more to…

If orange is the new black, then Halloween is certainly the rising star of the holiday season…at least when it comes to retail sales. So while you’re stringing spider webs, digging a graveyard in the front lawn, and stocking up on sugar shockers for the goblins and ghouls, consider that Halloween is just the beginning…