After the storm: Simple lessons for staying safe
A powerful nor’easter certainly made itself known this weekend. By the time it finally moved out, streets were underwater, yards were flooded, property was damaged, our beaches were wiped out, and a lot of us were left with quite a mess to clean up. If you spent...
Healthy aging: It is never too late to build a stronger, fuller life
Good news: the way we age is far more within our control than most of us think, and that is something to feel genuinely excited about. September is Healthy Aging Month. It is not about trying to be 35 again. It is about having the strength to carry your groceries,...
Childhood obesity: Focus on habits, not the scale
Ask any parent what they want for their kids and you tend to get the same answer. Healthy. Confident. Happy. September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, which makes it a good moment to talk about something that affects millions of American homes. Here is where we...
Eating with the seasons: Why fall produce deserves a spot on your plate
The first signs of fall often show up in the produce aisle before they appear anywhere else. Watermelons make way for pumpkins, apples fill the bins, and squash in every shape and size return to our dinner tables. As the kids head back to school and the pace of summer...
