As any self-respecting chocoholic will know, chocolate contains the same chemical which is released in the brain when we fall in love, which almost certainly explains why some people just can’t seem to get enough of the stuff.  Did you know though, that hot, spicy...

Reading to your children should start early. Really early. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting as soon as your children are born. Reading stimulates brain development and language skills, as well as fostering a closer emotional bond between parents...

Lightning kills an average of 62 people per year, according to the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms can strike year round, so it pays to know how to protect yourself and your family from injury and death from lightning. Here’s what to keep in mind: • Proximity....

Be determined to get moving and stay active. Everyone knows that exercise can benefit the heart, waistline and even the mind. But there's a real problem between what we know and what we do. More than 60 percent of American adults don't exercise regularly, and many...

Children are active. Many children participate in a number of different after school activities, including sports. Unfortunately, when school ends, there are many children that do not know what to do. If you are the parent of a school aged child, who is currently on...

Parents worry about their children; it’s a fact of life. Teaching them to be safe as they grow and explore is one of your most important jobs. But with so many potential threats to worry about, the task can seem overwhelming. Here are a few basics to concentrate on:...

Getting the balance right in terms of helping children with homework can be a challenge.  In some cases parents take too much of a leading role and literally end up doing the homework themselves, while in others they leave their children to get on with it entirely...

Nothing affects the value of your vacation as much as WHEN you choose to go!  This is the most important decision you’ll make in planning your vacation. During certain peak times, the parks will be terribly crowded and the hotel rates will be sky-high. Restaurants...

People can suffer from many degrees of lower back pain. It can be a temporary problem that can disappear after days or weeks—or it can be a chronic condition lasting for months or even years. Venues of Treatment  According to the Annals of Internal Medicine, there are...