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Hosting the Holidays? Don’t Drive Yourself Crazy
If you decide to host a big family gathering during the holidays, you can make it into fun activity, and even get your kids involved in the process. Older children can help in the kitchen, while younger kids can be occupied with other activities. You can have a great Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hanukah and an overall memorable holiday season you, your children and your family will remember forever. (read the story...)

When a Winter Wonderland Becomes a Nightmare: Best Ways Seniors Can Avoid the Hazards of Winter
Winter is a special time for celebration. It should also be a time for added caution if you or someone in your family is an older adult. It is the season for falls, slips on icy streets, and other dangers that can be especially harmful for older adults. (read the story...)

Parents: Be Thankful for Small Things this Holiday Season
Take a step back from the season's commercialism to give thanks for the small things in your life, and in turn teach your children to be more thankful and optimistic. (read the story...)

Merry Stressmas: 'Tis The Overwhelming Season
Crowded, bustling malls, repeated trips to the airport to fetch long-lost relatives, and the constant shuffling of cookies and turkey out of your oven can translate into one reaction: stress. Christmas may be the season of love and celebration, but sometimes holiday festivities can become overwhelming. (read the story...)

Maximize Your Meals and Not Your Waistline: A Guide to Keeping the Holidays Lite and Festive
Now the meal is over and you are going through that terrible cycle of holiday remorse. Sure, it's great to be able to indulge in some festive food favorites, but there is always that guilt afterward. (read the story...)

How to Stop Winter From Weathering Your Skin
Skin dries out if it's deprived of moisture and this dryness often aggravates itchiness, resulting in a condition commonly referred to as "winter itch." (read the story...)

Surviving Heart Attack Season: Learn How to Keep Your Heart Healthy During the Winter Months
While we may be accustomed to battling frigid temperatures and the inevitable snow storms that arrive every winter, many of us are unaware of the dangers these pose to our hearts. (read the story...)

Breathe Easier! Preparing Your Family for Winter Allergies
Spring and summer are not the only seasons that bring misery to those with allergies. (read the story...)

The Swine Flu and You: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know
Over 90% of flu cases this year will be caused by the H1N1 strain of virus. (read the story...)

What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick
Arm yourself with knowledge this cold and flu season. Read on for symptoms of the most common illnesses you and your little ones may be faced with and for tips on how to make it all better. (read the story...)

Tips from SuperNanny Jo Frost on Battling Childhood Asthma
Parenting expert Jo Frost, host of "SuperNanny," weighs in on childhood asthma and offers tips on how parents can help. (read the story...)

Meet the Doctors in Suffolk County, Long Island - October 2009
Meet some of the health care professionals in Suffolk County, Long Island. (read the story...)

Meet the Doctors in Nassau County, Long Island - October 2009
Meet some of the health care professionals in Nassau County, Long Island. (read the story...)

Meet the Doctors in Fairfield County, CT - October 2009
Meet some of the health care professionals in Fairfield County, Connecticut. (read the story...)

Meet the Doctors in Queens - October 2009
Meet some of the health care professionals in Queens. (read the story...)

Meet the Doctors in Brooklyn - October 2009
Meet some of the health care professionals in Brooklyn, New York. (read the story...)

Meet the Doctors in Westchester County - October 2009
Meet some of the health care professionals in Westchester County, New York. (read the story...)

Meet the Doctors in Manhattan - October 2009
Meet some of the health care professionals in Manhattan. (read the story...)

Fresh Direct Partners With Robin Hood Foundation To Help Fight Poverty
For the 2009 holiday season, Robin Hood, the non-profit organization committed to fighting poverty in New York City and FreshDirect, one of the nation’s leading online gourmet food providers and grocery delivery services, are coming together to help feed 120,000 New Yorkers in need. (read the story...)

Delish Snacks at Duane Reade
Duane Reade's new line of Delish snacks have hit the shelves. (read the story...)

A Safety Slip: Don’t Hold a Child in Your Lap on Playground Slides
Parents are unknowingly putting their young children at risk for leg fractures, says new study. (read the story...)

Halloween Safety Tips for Children from The Red Cross NY
The American Red Cross in Greater New York urges families to follow simple safety tips to keep their homes, kids, and neighborhoods protected while having fun this Halloween. (read the story...)

Meet the Doctors in Rockland County - October 2009
Meet some of the health care professionals in the Rockland County area. (read the story...)

Vegan Lunch Box Treats
Who says a vegan diet can’t be delicious and fun? Try these suggestions for your child’s lunch box — and be sure to make enough for the whole family. (read the story...)

How to Spot an Overuse Injury
We’ve all heard the old “no pain, no gain” mantra about sports and exercise. But what about when it comes to your kids? (read the story...)

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