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Gardening Asanas: Yoga Poses to Stay Pain-Free

Mar 30, 2018 09:58AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Overdoing garden work can produce aches and pains, but by integrating yoga positions while planting and weeding, we can emerge pain-free after hours of being on our knees and bending.

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Self-Love

Jan 31, 2018 10:03AM ● By Charlie Chaplin

Silent film star Charlie Chaplin shares wisdom gained through a long, well-lived life.

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Foods Our Heart Will Love: Top 10 Heart Healthy Choices

Jan 31, 2018 09:39AM ● By Judith Fertig

Yum! The perfect Valentine Day’s meal can easily include the healthiest foods for our hearts—starting with dark chocolate!

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Mark Rosenfeld’s Secrets for Successful Love Matches

Jan 31, 2018 09:39AM ● By Alison James

If we want a real relationship, this experienced dating coach counsels, go slow, self-nurture and use matchmaking websites only as online introductions before going live.

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The Gifts of Citrus: Colorful Good Health in Holiday Dishes

Nov 30, 2017 01:20PM ● By Judith Fertig

Oranges, limes, lemons and grapefruit boost our immune system, improve our cholesterol, and guard against cancer—and that’s just for starters.

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12 Happy Holiday Tips: How to Really Enjoy the Season

Nov 30, 2017 01:20PM ● By Dianne Bischoff James

Shuck seasonal overwhelm with these simple strategies, from eschewing perfection to designating a binge day to building a snow fort.

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Not Your Grandma’s Stuffing: Healthy Twists on Old Favorites

Nov 01, 2017 01:57PM ● By Judith Fertig

The time-honored Thanksgiving dish is evolving to include healthy ingredients such as black rice, cauliflower, chestnuts and pecans, sometimes stuffed in an apple or squash.

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Books that Kids Will Love: Advice for Parents from Award-Winners

Oct 31, 2017 09:55AM ● By Randy Kambic

Books with strong stories and inspiring characters can entice children away from e-devices, broaden their horizons and encourage their dreams.

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Sharable Thanksgiving: Ways to Focus on What Really Matters

Oct 31, 2017 09:55AM ● By Marlaina Donato

In this special holiday, we can find fresh ways to celebrate our interconnectedness with one another.

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Fabulous Fan Fare: Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For

Aug 31, 2017 09:14AM ● By Judith Fertig

Tailgating, fangating, homegating—whatever you call it, getting together with friends and family to chow down before the big game doesn’t mean you can’t eat well.

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Fun Ways to Get Outside This Summer: Be a Kid Again With Your Own Family

Jun 30, 2017 08:23AM ● By Sandra Murphy

From hiking to zip lines to camping, there are many enjoyable ways to explore nature all around our country, making the most of activities that appeal to all ages.

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Backyard Pizza Party: Grill Scrumptious Pizzas and Flatbreads

May 31, 2017 09:24AM ● By Claire O’Neil

With these tips and recipes, it’s easy to use your backyard grill to make fantastic healthy summer meals.

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On Fatherhood: The Lifelong Lessons of Being a Dad

May 31, 2017 09:03AM ● By Ben Greenman

Guiding a child into adulthood involves unending learning, a deep faith in trial and error, and the willingness to be changed in unexpected ways.

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Herbs that Beat the Heat: Favorite Varieties that Flourish in Summer

Apr 28, 2017 08:47AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

Some of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. Whether potted or in the garden, these herbs thrive in hot weather.

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A Gorgeously Greener Holiday: Fresh Thinking About Décor

Nov 30, 2016 09:33AM ● By Avery Mack

With a little creativity, we can decorate with eco-friendly holiday trees, wreaths and table settings that festively marry cherished traditions with contemporary delights.

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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