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By Jennifer LoConte We women eagerly spend countless hours at the hair salon having our hair straightened, permed, colored and styled. We go through the painful procedure of hair removal without even flinching. But how many women age 40 and over make time each year to get a mammo ... CONTINUE READING

By Maureen Sangiorgio This time of year, after spending all week dealing with crushing deadlines, I like to treat myself to a double scoop of pumpkin ice cream at Crystal Spring Farm in Schnecksville. I’ve tried them all, and theirs is my favorite. I just have to remember to ... CONTINUE READING

By Andy Cook Embarking on the road to wellness can be challenging, especially if the only road you’re on is the one to and from work, or to and from your children’s school! If you’re looking for new ways to enhance your exercise and wellness routine, perhaps these tips will ... CONTINUE READING

By Nancy Moffett With life expectancy in the United States rising, many of us will face the dilemma of how to care for aging parents. Oh course, the ideal is that they stay independent as long as possible; but what signs should you be looking for that mean your parent or parents ... CONTINUE READING

By Andy Cook Whether you’re a walker, jogger, runner, or cyclist, we all know it can be hard to sustain your motivation to keep on going, especially as we move into the time of year where daylight gets shorter and our schedules seem busier. Excuses practically come out of the w ... CONTINUE READING

By Sara Hodon For most of us, pain is something we only experience after the occasional muscle sprain or strain. But for roughly 76.6 million Americans, it is more than just a fleeting annoyance. According to the American Pain Foundation, more than 25% of Americans, age 20 and u ... CONTINUE READING

By Sara Vigneri I’ve seen it a dozen times: a bride and her new husband walk down the aisle to join their guests at the reception and are accosted by an elderly relative with the question: “So, when are you going to start having kids?” The question assumes that every coupl ... CONTINUE READING

By Mary Beth Schwartz With health concerns and obesity on the rise, increasing numbers of Americans are finding the importance of a healthy diet You start your morning with a greasy breakfast sandwich and a calorie-laden designer coffee drink. Your supersized lunch-on-the-go ... CONTINUE READING

By Jennifer LoConte It’s that  time of year once again: back to school. As a parent, you may be jumping into the air, smiling and shouting, “Thank you, God!” Or, you may be clutching a tissue, looking at old photo albums, sobbing and asking yourself, “How is it that my b ... CONTINUE READING

By Angelina Sanchez When applying to colleges, most students feel unprepared. Where do I want to go? How many schools are too many? What about interviews? The list of questions extends forever and college planning seems daunting. Students and parents have different expectations ... CONTINUE READING