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(Family Features) For many people who wish to work toward a healthier weight, one of the greatest obstacles is figuring out where to begin. Read more5 Ways to Manage Your Weight
(Family Features) Another cough and cold season calls for healthy preparation, and while there may not be a foolproof plan for escaping pesky germs, taking preventive steps and practicing self-care can help protect your health. Read moreHealthy Winter Habits to Maintain Health
(Family Features) Effectively managing your blood pressure can help reduce your chances of life-threatening medical events, even death. Read moreTake Control of Blood Pressure
(Family Features) Winter occasions and celebrations equate to increased travel opportunities for many families to see destinations around the globe. Whether you’re planning a trip far from home or taking advantage of nearby attractions during a staycation, you can get more out of your advent… Read moreTips for Planning Winter Getaways
(Family Features) More than 23 million American households added a four-legged family member over the last three years, according to data from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Through these trying times, pets have been a key source of comfort and joy – even impr… Read more4 Reasons to Consider Adopting a Pet
(Family Features) Caring for a family member or loved one with a serious health condition like Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be a big undertaking and often takes a concerted effort from many family members and friends to provide the best care possible. Even if you’re not available to provide … Read more7 Tips for Caring for a Loved One from Afar
(Family Features) The internet brings vacations and getaways to travelers’ fingertips, but instant access also means vulnerability to fraudsters looking to steal data. Scams such as fake phone numbers on popular search engine results can lead to stolen money or sensitive personal information… Read more3 Tips to Avoid Travel Scams
(Family Features) For some people, job dissatisfaction is the result of a crummy boss or stifling work environment. For others, the problem lies much deeper; it’s a need to reevaluate your career path and find a more suitable fit. Read moreMake Your Job Work for You
(Family Features) For years, terms like “clean,” “sanitized” and “disinfected” have been used almost interchangeably. However, if people have learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s just because something looks clean doesn’t mean it actually is. Read more8 Tips to Rethink Clean at Home and On the Go
(NewsUSA) - See the Great Cities of Europe on a Mediterranean Cruise Read moreSee the Great Cities of Europe on a Mediterranean Cruise
(BPT) - As a mom of three, Carter’s Chief Mom Officer Hilary Duff knows a thing or two about how to navigate shopping for your baby and how to style them for every season and every occasion. Read moreHilary Duff Gives the Inside Scoop on How to Build a New Baby’s Wardrobe
(by Shelby Doyle) - Parents across the country are seriously rethinking what they and their children need when it comes to K-12 education. From considering switching to new schools to using tutoring, or out-of-school co-ops and learning pods, parents are getting creative. While some might ha… Read moreSchool Choice is Opening Doors for Students
(Family Features) The centerpiece of your respiratory system, your lungs have the important job of moving oxygen to your blood when you breathe in and removing carbon dioxide, a waste gas, when you breathe out. Millions of Americans are living with lung diseases such as chronic obstructive p… Read moreHow to Keep Your Lungs Healthy
(Family Features) Following the COVID-19 lockdown, outdoor and drivable destinations were in high demand for domestic travelers. As the country has reopened, Americans embraced the idea of getting back to normal and began traveling much as they did prior to the pandemic. Read moreUnexpected Hotel Travel Trends for 2023
(Family Features) As the proportion of older adults in the U.S. continues to increase, appropriate care for older people becomes increasingly important. In fact, caregivers and loved ones should be aware of age-appropriate care for heart attack or chest pain. Read moreCaring for Older Adults: Managing heart attack treatment and follow-up care
(Family Features) A new year is a perfect time to consider the habits you want to keep and the ones you’d like to develop. One resolution to consider is helping your children develop a growth mindset this year. Read moreHow to Help Children Build a Growth Mindset
(Family Features) Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow may be essential to keep from being shut in, however, it’s important to use caution when picking up a shovel or starting the snowblower. Research shows many people face an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest aft… Read moreHow Cold Weather Activities Can Impact Heart Health
(Family Features) Caregivers who follow a vegetarian, vegan or other plant-based diet may wonder whether it’s wise for their children to follow the same eating plan. Read morePlanning a Balanced, Plant-Based Diet for Kids
(Family Features) For many families, cars are huge, long-term investments second only to homes. Many are looking for ways to keep their cars on the road longer and make them safer to continue to serve their needs for years to come. Read moreKeep Your Car Safer and On the Road Longer
(Family Features) An estimated 1 in 33 babies is born with a birth defect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While some require minimal intervention after birth, many birth defects affect the individual, parents and families across a lifetime. Read moreHow to Manage Birth Defects for a Lifetime
(Family Features) Committing to getting fit and actually doing it aren’t always one and the same but relying on tech devices can be an effective way to tackle your fitness goals. Read moreGet Fit: Tackle goals with fitness-friendly tech gadgets
(Family Features) Travel in 2023 will be about saying “no” to normal, breaking routines and searching for experiences without compromises. Whether it’s flying to those once-in-a-lifetime events or hosting group celebrations at a vacation rental home, travelers are no longer adapting to the n… Read moreTravel Trends Break from Routine in 2023
(Family Features) Living in the present means celebrating each moment as it happens without worries about the past or anxiety for what the future holds and enjoying life to the fullest. Many people find themselves thinking about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow, making l… Read more4 Steps to Live in the Present Every Day
(BPT) - Whether you're a college grad, young professional or in mid-career, chances are you've already faced challenges that seemed overwhelming. Throughout your career, you'll continue to face opportunities to choose one path or another, but without clear, meaningful goals — and the gumptio… Read moreLearn how to set meaningful goals, with the gumption to go after them
(Family Features) Starting on a path toward healthy habits is often easier than maintaining them long term. This year, you can avoid a major pitfall of healthy resolutions and build healthy habits that stick by working small, positive steps into your daily life. Read more6 Ways to Build Lasting Healthy Habits
(Family Features) At the start of a new year, many people choose to embark on a journey to improve their health; this can take the form of losing weight, jumpstarting a fitness routine or mitigating a health issue. What many people don’t realize is having the right mindset is key to any succ… Read moreCreate Healthy Habits for a New Year
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(Family Features) An estimated 1 in 33 babies is born with a birth defect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While some require minimal intervention after birth, many birth defects affect the individual, parents and families across a lifetime. Read moreManaging Birth Defects for a Lifetime
(Family Features) When most people think of wellness, diet and exercise are the first things that come to mind. Brain health is another essential element of your overall wellness because it affects your quality of life in many ways. Read moreSupport Brain Health: Simple ways to add to your wellness routine
(Andrew R. Campanella) - For parents across the country who have been enlightened or frustrated by education during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new and exciting innovation is emerging, creating new opportunities for families. It's a 21st century way of approaching learning, with flexible option… Read moreSchool Choice Is More Than You Might Think
(Family Features) In every room of your home, you’ll likely find numerous devices, appliances and fixtures that rely on the electric grid for power. Collectively, they affect your carbon footprint more than you may realize. Converting to lower carbon alternatives can help you be a better ste… Read moreActionable Environmental Impacts at Home: Swap common household devices to curb your carbon footprint
(Family Features) Millions of people in the United States use sharps to manage short-term or chronic conditions. Sharps are needles or devices that puncture the skin to dispense medication. For many existing sharps users and people using sharps for the first time, disposal can be confusing, … Read moreHow to Safely Dispose of Used Medical Sharps During Holiday Travel
(Family Features) Tech gifts are almost always on trend but keeping up with the latest gaming and entertainment products isn’t easy. From palm-sized entertainment enabled by powerful smartphones to an ultra-flexible laptop-meets-tablet device ideal for unleashing creativity, you’re likely to… Read moreGizmos and Gadgets: Gift ideas to delight tech lovers
(Family Features) Creating trendy ensembles when you just want to stay warm can be a challenge, but this season’s hottest looks make it easy to keep cozy while dressing up or down. Whether you’re aiming for style for a holiday celebration or planning an evening out to shop and take in the ho… Read more5 Trending Holiday Looks for the Whole Family
(Family Features) There’s nothing quite like the joy of watching a loved one’s face light up when opening a gift you selected with care, but holiday shopping can be a chore. Read moreHoliday Must-Haves: Make holiday shopping a cinch
(Family Features) The holiday season presents opportunities for celebrating with loved ones, and for many families, that includes their dogs and cats. However, holiday foods and decorations can pose health risks for pets and the hustle and bustle may be overwhelming. Read moreRecognizing Holiday Hazards: 5 seasonal safety tips for pet owners
(Family Features) The holiday season means fun and festivities for all, but getting wrapped up in all the excitement and celebrations can lead to forgetting about safety and precautions, especially for pets. Read moreHow to Keep Pets Happy and Healthy this Holiday Season
(Family Features) Through trying times, pets continue to play a critical role in people’s everyday lives, easing minds and filling hearts. Ninety-two percent of pet owners feel their relationship with their pets helped improve their mental and physical wellbeing over the last three years, ac… Read morePets for Better Wellbeing
(Family Features) Immediately following the COVID-19 lockdown in the United States, outdoor and drivable destinations were in big demand for domestic travelers. As the country has reopened, Americans embraced the idea of getting back to normal and began traveling much as they did prior to th… Read moreExplore What's Influencing Travel Trends in 2023
(Family Features) For many people who wish to work toward a healthier weight, one of the greatest obstacles is figuring out where to begin. Read moreScaling Back: 5 ways to manage your weight
(Family Features) The holiday season is a time for joy and togetherness, but it can often bring stress for parents of young children with the amount of “newness” in each experience, particularly when it comes to seasonal travel. Read morePediatrician-Approved Tips to Conquer Holiday Travel with Little Ones
(StatePoint) There’s no better time than playtime to encourage an active imagination. Here are a few ways to bring more inventiveness into the fun. Read moreGreat Ways to Encourage Imagination During Playtime
(Family Features) ’Tis the season for holiday parties, travel, hosting and more. While it is a joyous time of year, the never-ending to-do lists and school being out of session can make everyone feel a little overwhelmed, children included. Read more5 Tips to Help Families Manage Holiday Stress
(Family Features) Effectively managing your blood pressure can help reduce your chances of life-threatening medical events, even death. Read moreTake Control: How managing blood pressure can help save lives
(Family Features) With stay-at-home holidays a thing of the past for many families, they’re now busy preparing for full-blown celebrations. The return of traditional festivities brings seemingly never-ending to-do lists and pressure to be the perfect host. Read more5 Tips to Pull Off Holiday Hosting