This is the time of year that most Americans start decorating for the holiday season.   Although we all love the decorations associated with the holidays, they do not come without some risks, especially for children. Here are some things to keep in mind to keep the holiday season safe. If you have a real tree,…...

This time of year, there are many temptations that might strain your usual good judgement when it comes to healthy eating. It is certainly easy to get carried away by all of the holiday merry making. Unfortunately, it is also easy to put on an extra 3-5 pounds over the holiday season, by just adding…...

We think of the holiday season as a happy and joyous time of year.  Unfortunately, for many people, this is a time filled with sadness, loneliness, or anxiety.  There are many reasons why this may happen.   I thought that I would take some time today to talk about the causes or triggers for the "holiday…...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is related to the decreased light exposure in the winter months.  I mentioned it last week as one of the possible causes of the "holiday blues", but it is an important topic that really deserves a full discussion of its own. What are the symptoms…...

About 45% of Americans make some form of a resolution for the New Year; with many of those including health conscious goals. Some goals are set too high and may not be realistic. Some resolutions are better for your health than others. For instance, going on a crash diet to lose a lot of weight…...

Many people prefer to hibernate in the winter months.  I know that it is harder for me to get up to exercise this time of year.  The days are shorter, and boy is it cold here in the Northeast!  Who wants to get out and exercise?  Let's talk about the reasons why you should exercise…...

I have recently answered a few questions about pinworm infections, so I thought this would make a good topic for our Health Tip this week. What is a pinworm infection? The pinworm is a parasitic worm which is in the class of worms called roundworms.  It is a tiny white worm, which is thin and…...

We all think of vitamin D to build strong bones, but it has many other functions in the body as well.  Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is naturally present in only a few foods.  The good news is that your body can make it.  All you need is sunlight.  That is why vitamin…...