The holidays are about good times with friends and family, but those good times often can lead to overindulgence — and a condition called holiday heart syndrome.
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Why It’s Easier to Get Sick During the Holidays
With holiday parties, shopping and family get-togethers, the last thing we want is to get sick. Unfortunately, the holidays are a prime time to fall ill.
5 Tips to Help Children With Autism Visit Santa
With some planning, parents can offer their children with autism a satisfying experience with Santa. Here are five tips for making the trek to see Santa a merry one.
Why Finding a Bargain Makes Your Brain Feel Good
A phenomenon called Intermittent reinforcement encourages you to keep trying until you get what you want – like a designer purse at a great price.
Holidays Best Time to Chart Your Family Health History
For many families, Thanksgiving Day is one of those rare occasions when multiple generations gather together in one place. That’s why this day of feasting, football and family has also been deemed National Family Health History Day by the U.S. Surgeon General.
9 Reasons for Holiday Emergencies — and How You Can Avoid Them
An emergency department expert describes nine reasons people end up at the “Emergency Department” during the holidays, with tips to avoid it.
Is It Retail Therapy? Or Do You Have a Shopping Compulsion?
When we say we’re going to the mall for a little retail therapy, most of us are being humorous. But does shopping really help us to feel better?
How to Enjoy A Lighter, Brighter Hanukkah Feast (Infographic)
Hanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, features fried foods that recall the oil that miraculously burned in a temple for eight days. Discover how to lighten your menu while still keeping tradition alive.
Best Travel Tips When You Have Diabetes
Check out these tips that will allow you to travel with peace of mind.
How You Can Roast Chestnuts in the Oven: 4 Easy Steps
Contributor: Cleveland Clinic Preventive Cardiology dietitian Kate Patton, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD This year, if you are looking to put a twist on your holiday dinner, chestnuts might be just the thing. Fresh chestnuts are available from fall through December, which makes them a perfect holiday treat. You can buy them fresh, ground, dried, puréed or vacuum-packed. Roasting … Read More