Health & Safety

Long cold winters can really dry out your hands & skin. If you are at your wits end and looking for a new remedy, this is a great list of recommendations & tips. We took a poll asking what people's favorite

Are you noticing an upswing in fires in your community this winter?  I sure am, as well as our fire department.  According to the State of Massachusetts Fire Marshal Stephen Coan, "The winter months will

Winter is here and our driving habits make a shift from pretty easy, to unpredictable, sometimes dangerous conditions. Often this time of year yields slippery, icy, and snow-covered roads. We want you to stay

Cold weather is here and the heat is on.  Our wood stove is cranking and they notoriously dry out your home and it wreaks havoc on everyone's sinuses and tender noses. Last winter, I discovered Ayr Saline

Children need guidance and support when teaching them good fitness and nutrition habits. There are many resources out there, but we picked our favorite 5 organizations that do it really well. 1. Let's

It's inevitable that your child will get sick during flu season.  We have a few ideas for your youngsters in daycare to try and put their best foot forward to prevent the guaranteed

“Help, I’m hurt!” Have you ever heard those dreaded words in your home?  And if so, do you have a first aid kit ready for an emergency at home?  If not, it’s never

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, choking is the leading cause of death among children under 3 years of age. The statistics are alarming.  Food, coins and toys top the list of culprits. 

My son had contracted a horrid diaper rash that left him with abrasions on his bottom that were so bad they bled. After three trips to the doctor's office and about 6 diaper creams later it was discovered that

There's been a lot of discussion lately about the possible link between vaccinations and rising autism diagnoses. If you're like me, you've probably been thinking more about this issue than you ever would have

Although Ponce de Leon will forever be known as the explorer looking for the fountain of youth, History.com tells us there’s no historical evidence to show this was the reasons for his voyage to Florida back

Living in New England, we are dealing with another round of the flu, colds and sickness galore.  I hate using the over the counter medicine and with 2 kids in school, I can't keep my girls in a bubble but

I love the Lysol no touch handsoap system for the kitchen since I cook a lot of chicken and meat and I like the convenience of not touching the soap dispenser. However, at $3.99 a pop to buy the 8 oz soap refills

Sometimes you can not do a full workout and are stuck at your job all day long but you want to get moving   Here are some  quick exercises that you can do at your job and even some at your desk

I always have a few pounds to lose and on the eternal quest to lose them from 17 Day Diet to   Working out on the Wii.  What if I told you that there was something out there now that you sprinkled

With the New Years just here I am taking a look at my diet and seeing what foods I   need to cut down up and increase. There is a the obvious eliminate the sugar and the white flour but there are

  Is one of your New Years resolutions to quit smoking?  Last year my husband made the decision to do so and he hasn’t looked back.   He feels so much better and healthier these days-less

There aren't a whole lot of people who didn't wish that they had better abs. If you ask 100 people what they'd like to change about their bodies, I bet at least 90 of them would say they'd like

  If you have been watching daytime tv this week, you have caught the 17 day diet on both The Doctors and Dr Phil's day television show. The 17 Day Diet is a weight loss plan that was initially created

With holiday travel time just around the corner, you may be worried about figuring out how to get your regular workouts in while you're on the road, especially since most people eat more during the holiday

Working out during your period probably doesn't sound like the best idea in the world. You are probably dealing with cramps, bloating, and fatigue. But working during your period may actually be one of the

The holidays are a fascinating time for your baby with all of the new decorations set-up in the house and people coming and going.  Busy babies and toddlers love to explore — especially around the holidays. 

When a baby keeps tugging at his ears, there are a few things to check for that may be bothering her.  Here are a few of the reasons and how you may be able to help: An Ear Infection When the tube connecting

It's been said that the two things that will most influence where you are in five years are the people you spend time with and the books you read. Here's a workout tip for you - get connected to people

I am the most uncoordinated girl in the whole world, really I am. I've spent my whole life, until recently, shying away from working out because I didn't think I was coordinated enough or had enough endurance

I don't know about you, but I need all the motivation I can get to start and stick to a home workout program. As soon as I get started I'm ready to quit again. I've started and quit more fitness programs

If you're the kind of person that enjoys following along on other's weight loss or fitness journeys, this is for you. Chances are that you've heard of P90X before, it's on the television all the

If you are trying to lose weight or are starting a home workout program, one of the most important things you can do is take your body measurements before you start and then frequently throughout your journey so

Do you need a little motivation today to stick to your workout program or your diet plan? I know there are some days that I just do not feel like doing the things that I should do, especially when they have to

If you've ever been on a diet, and chances are if you are a woman and a mom, at some point in your life you have been - you've probably also dealt with the extreme frustration of a weight loss plateau

Do you find yourself struggling to stick to a diet and exercise program? Do you wish that you could find the right home workout program for you? Do you just need a little motivation from someone else who has been

Teeth Clenching (Bruxism) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth.  If you are like me, you may unconsciously clench your teeth together during the day or grind them at night, which can

Some people get a feeling in their gut and they sit still and listen. Some people get a feeling in their gut and they think it's time to get a slice of pizza. The latter is not what you call going with your

Over the years my cholesterol level has been slowly creeping up, regardless of the fact that I do consume a fairly healthy diet. Rather than going on medication I decided to see if I could lower the level naturally

Over the past six months it seemed as if everyday I would encounter or endure something that caused me to stress out, be it crazy drivers, various technical problems, or things breaking down, it seemed

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A short article on the website Healthy Child Healthy World discusses BPA and its potential effects on our bodies... BPA is found in more than 90% of Americans.  A new study hasn't proved, but has made

With many of us making New Year's Resolutions to lose a bit of "junk in the trunk" - this iphone app makes it even easier.  This article is a review of the free iphone app "Lost It". 

Now that the holidays are over I need to lose the weight that I managed to pick up over the last month and a half. It wasn't a lot, but it just seems to be more difficult to shed now that I'm older. I came

This article was written by my friend, Lyn Sedwick, M.D., Neuro-opthamologist, who gave me permission to print it here, since this is the time when we often get together with our family, especially our aging

While many children suck their thumbs and while many remedies exist to prevent children from continuing their habit, some children prefer to stop on their own. They want to quit. They are embarrassed by their habit

During the month of October, when you go to www.thebreastcancersite.com and click on "Click to Give," you are helping display adds from the site's sponsors and the money from the advertisers go to

Recently, I've been cooking a few different recipes that call for cilantro.  I love the taste of it anyway, but after reading about its health benefits, I love it even more!  If you google "the

The flu season is officially here. Are you ready? Many of us prepare by getting a flu shot, stocking up on hand sanitizer and touching surfaces, especially in public places, as little as possible

I have headaches often and don't always want to or am not always able to take medicine for them.  Here are a couple natural remedies that work for me and my family: -peppermint oil or cream under the

The makers of Tylenol are voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Children's and Infants' Tylenol liquid products. McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, is recalling specifically

This may seem like a strange topic, but it is close to home for us. It was really hard to find info on the web about this, so I wanted to post what I found here.  I was relieved to find out that my husband's

If you like Stephen Covey's 7 Habits for Effective Families, you will love Claudia Luiz's message because she tells it like it is. No more striving for perfection and trying to be Mr. and Mrs. Cleaver

Enlyten is a new product that delivers nutrients to the system two to three times more effectively than traditional methods (pills or drinks).  They look similar to listerine breath strips but are packed with

I decided to replace my desk chair with a fitness ball, so I could get a little extra exercise in while doing work at my desk. I've linked an article, but my purpose wasn't to have better access to equipment