Keeping tabs on how much sugar you’re consuming each day is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes. The problem: Sugar has made its way into almost all of the processed foods... (Read More)

Is your child riding in the right car seat? It all depends on your child's age, weight and height. | For infants and toddlers under 2 years of age, a rear facing car seat is generally the safest option until they reach the maximum weight and... (Read More)

Have a little one in your house? You've likely did your fair share of child proofing in every room of your home. Unfortunately, there are a number of hazards in homes today that many parents do not realize pose a safety threat. What should you look... (Read More)

It's as ubiquitous this time of year as Christmas carols in the malls or those ringing donation bells outside storefronts: the urge to overeat during the holidays. All of the factors line up, well, imperfectly. Friends and family gather. Inclement... (Read More)

When you look at the calendar, it's a long, long way to summer. Sigh. Although we have spring to look forward to, we must weather the winter first. The days are shorter, the commutes to work are often more difficult and we spend much of our time... (Read More)

Feel like someone in your home is always sick during the winter months? These simple steps can help reduce the number of times your family is affected by illness in the coming months. Wash your hands. Many people don't wash their hands often... (Read More)

You want to lose weight, but you're not sure where to start. Great news! You can forget the crazy diets. Here are some easy ways to lose weight over time: Stick to a 75-25 ratio. There are versions of this suggestion everywhere, but the idea is... (Read More)

Be honest: how many hours of sleep do you get at night on average? Less than seven? A lot less than seven? If that's the case, then you are part of the one-third of American adults that don't get enough shut-eye. We all know that lack of sleep... (Read More)

Ouch! One minute, you're lifting a box, and the next minute, you're in a lot of pain. Even if you are picking up a fairly light object, lifting can still put great strain on your back — especially if you're lifting the wrong way. Lifting from... (Read More)