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The “sandwich generation” describes those of us who have the responsibility of caring for our kids and our parents at the same time. It’s a path filled with a curious combination of blessings and stress. It is a blessing as the family is able to spend more time together across generations making memories. But this can also be a huge source […]

The “sandwich generation” describes those of us who have the responsibility of caring for our kids and our parents at the same time. It’s a path filled with a curious combination of blessings and stress. It is a blessing as the family is able to spend more time together across generations making memories. But this can also be a huge source […]

It’s almost here again, the end of the summer and the start of the school year. Here are some tips for an easy transition for you and your kids: Get your school supplies in advance.   Plan to shop early for the things you know your kids will need: pencils, crayons, paper, notebooks. Chances are you can use the […]

It’s almost here again, the end of the summer and the start of the school year. Here are some tips for an easy transition for you and your kids: Get your school supplies in advance.   Plan to shop early for the things you know your kids will need: pencils, crayons, paper, notebooks. Chances are you can use the […]

If the heat is on outdoors, follow these cool walking tips to make the most of your climate and maintain your walking routine. 1. Choose a COOL time of day. Know your local climate. Dawn is best, although it comes early in June and July. In some areas, a sea breeze begins cooling things down […]

Most of us want to take good care of ourselves, and we know that good, preventive self-care routines are the best way to do that. But it can also be overwhelming, stressful, and time-consuming to try to remember all the things that we’re supposed to do. Have you had enough water? Did you take a […]

Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. Symptoms […]

Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself, determined by your feelings and an evaluation based on your perception of yourself. And a healthy sense of self-esteem, we’re told, is critical to success in any undertaking. If you’re lucky enough to have strong self-esteem, it may be hard to understand those who struggle with it. But […]

More than 54 million Americans who are labeled overweight or obese according to their body mass index (BMI), a weight-to-height ratio, are actually healthy, says a new study in the International Journal of Obesity. Wondering where you stand? Check into these digits instead. Waist circumference If your belly is home to excess fat, you may be […]

Losing a great employee is a terrible thing. There’s the expense of finding, onboarding, and training a replacement. There’s the uncertainty of how a new employee will work out. There’s the hardship on the rest of your staff until the position can be filled. Sometimes there’s a solid reason–the person was a bad fit for […]

Historically, women have had a complicated relationship with protein. That antiquated notion that men can order steak at a restaurant while the more “feminine” choice is a salad has stuck around way too long. And shakes anchored with whey, hemp, or pea protein? It used to be thought of as a gym bro thing. But lately—fortunately!—times have […]

Soon picnic baskets and coolers will be overflowing, colorful smoke bombs will be used as bug repellent and family gatherings will be color-coded with the red, white and blue. Fourth of July weekend is a time to celebrate the United States of America with family and friends through good food, fireworks and sunshine. While there […]