National Heart Health Month is an initiate to motivate people of all ages to take care of their health to prevent cardiovascular disease. Although some children are born with heart problems, many others who are born healthy can develop cardiovascular...
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Shifting Focus

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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...
People often follow vegetarian diets for religious or personal reasons, as well as ethical issues such as animal rights or concern for the environment. Many people believe that vegetarian diets are healthier. However, whether you consume animal products or...
I’ve written about food allergies for Westchester County Mom (here and here), as well as a food allergy-related nonprofit and posting a lot about them on my personal blog. Needless to say, food allergy advocacy is an issue I’m...
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Demystifying Pelvic Floor 

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The pelvic floor is “hot” these days. It’s trendy! You’ve likely heard someone talking about it and how it’s going to change your life! You’ve heard your doctor tell you that you need to “do your Kegels.” You’ve heard your yoga...
Over the past year or so, I've grappled with anxiety, especially social anxiety. It started when I was teaching my older daughter to drive. At first, it was the anxiety of her beginning to operate a car independently. Then, it...
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For the Love of Chocolate

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There’s nothing quite like the high of love. Blissful, comforting, and satisfying. Love makes us feel good. But did you know that chocolate can yield us some of the same effects? I’m sure this comes as no surprise for all...
May is National Water Safety Awareness Month. Water safety is a topic that impacts all families. Every adult who supervises children needs to know basic information on how to keep kids safer in and around water. When it comes...
Certain things we tend to take for granted. Running water, your 6-year-old teasing her toddler brother, and making—and then breaking—New Year's resolutions. Somewhere lower on the list is scheduling regular eye exams even if we're not concerned about our...
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Intermittent Fasting

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Intermittent fasting is a hot topic these days, and many people are giving it a try. Some recent research suggests that benefits might include management of weight, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, sleeping problems, as well as slowing down...

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There’s No Place Like Home: Why I Love Westchester County

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