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As many of us have aging parents, we don’t want to think about having our loves affected by dementia, but sadly brain impairment affects 5.2 million adults. Here’s a helpful infographic that describes the stages of dementia and when it’s time to get helpful home…
Added sugar is in many types of food such as energy drinks, candy, processed foods to energy bars! Sadly sugar can have a negative effect on the body. Check out the infographic below to see how sugar is wreaking havoc on your you body and…
Every year, thousands of children have problems with their eyes, whether it be issues with their sight, or infections within the eye. Along with discomfort and distress, this can also cause them to fall behind in their studies, as well as to not be able to enjoy events through poor vision and irritation. By considering the common types of eye problems that a child may be susceptible to, you can do all that is in your power to either reduce the likelihood of them occurring, or to rectify any issues that arise. On top of this, keeping yourself informed about common eye problems can also help you to empathize with your child’s needs. (more…)
Just yesterday I was ushering my shy little girl into preschool and now my baby is graduating high school and will be moving across the country! How the heck did that happen? Although the light at the end of the Covid tunnel is in sight,…
Although you might eat all types of food, as might the rest of your family, it can become quite problematic if one of your children is fairly fussy when it comes to mealtimes. Many parents find it incredibly frustrating to try and find a combination…
If you’re having an outdoor kid party get together this summer, here are some easy, healthy and inexpensive food ideas that are also safer choices in the Covid era. Although the country is vaccinating quickly, many parents are still concerned about Covid transmission & little germy hands mixing in a chip bowl, so these individual serving options will minimize cross-contamination. Single use plastic use is through the roof right now, so please use paper and biodegradable products when possible to reduce trash use. (more…)
I’ll be honest. I’m in full battle mode against skin aging. As a teen, I sunbathed for hours in baby oil and I think SPF 5 was about as much sun protection as I would use. Now, I’m much older, wiser, and so annoyed with…
You may not be familiar with lycopene, but she’s one antioxidant that deserves some stage time. Let’s start with Act One and familiarize ourselves with this leading lady of the carotenoid clan. She’s feisty, she’s fierce, and she will paint this town red. At the surface,…
Did you know that anxiety is the number one mental disorder in the United States affecting over 80 million people 16 years and older? Find out how getting good sleep is integral for good mental health. (more…)
A lot of kids can be really fussy with what they eat, leaving parents despairing at another night of pizza and fries. Here are some handy tips on how to get your kids to be a little bit more adventurous in their meal choices.
Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern and North African dish that may date back all the way to the Ottoman Empire. It’s an easy delicious egg recipe that is also a staple dish in Israel. Need to impress some breakfast guests? This tasty shaksuka recipe is a sure…
Did you know that last year in the United States almost one billion startups were logged by the Department of Technology’s Business Institutions by Zip Code (DOT BIZ)? (more…)
