Health & Fitness

Motherhood can take its toll on your skin, am I right? I have definitely developed lines and wrinkles since having my kids. Let me be clear - I am not ashamed of my smile lines. I have earned them...

In the nutrition world much information is thrown around. One thing that remains certain is that fruits, vegetables, whole grains and minimally processed foods are the best nourishment for our bodies. Fruits and vegetables are amazing foods that contribute beneficial...

Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. – John F. Kennedy Each January, millions of Americans make the resolution to get fit, strong,...

Typically, when people think of the best hospital care they think of New York City. But right in the heart of Westchester lies Phelps Hospital, a beautiful, not for profit, cutting edge healthcare center overlooking the Hudson River where...

My littlest baby, Nolan, turned 1 on November 13, coincidentally during Prematurity Awareness Month. He was born four weeks early and spent one week in the NICU. This was one of the hardest weeks of my life. After suffering the...

I am always surprised (and very pleased) when complimented for my decorative holiday sugar cookies. I always tell people that they could probably do it too, because it really isn't as hard as it looks. In this post, I...

I started running way back before I had children—before I was even married. When I was young and single, I lived in this attic apartment in Weehawken that I liked to imagine was very La Boheme, and I used...

As the holidays are approaching, most of us are fretting over what to bring to your celebrations with family and friends. Let me take one thing off your plate; bring a homemade dessert! Try my recipe for an easy...

Every year, throughout the world, people are affected by the phenomenon of holiday weight gain. In the United States, research has found that people start to gain weight in October (think Halloween candy) and peak about 10 days after Christmas....

Having a home and enough food is something to be very grateful for. Many people have to worry about access to food and even having a home to live in. The reality is that hunger and homelessness are widespread...