Parents have an important job. Raising kids is both rewarding and chal- lenging. You’re likely to get a lot of advice along the way, from doctors, fam- ily, friends, and even strangers. But every parent and child are unique. Being sensitive and responsive to your kids can help you build positive, healthy re- lationships together. … Continued

All children require a certain amount of care and nurturing, but that amount can be double or even triple for a child with special needs. One of the biggest worries for many parents is how one child’s disability will affect other kids in the family. Siblings may feel deep love for their brother or sister … Continued

By, Lauren Kolacki Food has become one of the biggest social, comfort and celebratory goto’s in our country’s lifestyle. We host dinner parties to catch up with old friends, we binge sweets when we are feeling low and we go out to dinner for birthdays, graduations, promotions, etc. There is always an excuse to add … Continued

Did you know that the antioxidant components in this fruit help keep bad cholesterol from accumulating and thus, keep the arteries clear of any clots? These clots are clear because pomegranates have the ability to make blood thinner. INGREDIENTS 1 large bag of French Green beans, washed 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp garlic salt … Continued

Your family and friends with love this dinner of grilled pineapple rings, strip steak, and creamy avocado. INGREDIENTS 2 pounds New York strip steak (about 3 [1″-thick] steaks) 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more 1 pineapple, peeled, cut into 1/2″ rounds, center core removed, divided … Continued

By: Alexandra Tringali There’s nothing better in the summer than a fresh, juicy watermelon; it makes for a great picnic snack or post-barbeque dessert. In addition to being incredibly refreshing and delicious, the watermelon is full of nutrients that benefit your whole body, like your immune system, brain, and heart. Whether you prefer red or … Continued

Vidalia Onion and Tomato Salad with Grilled Tuna Gardens and grocers are brimming with ripe, delicious tomatoes. Eat them chopped, sliced, or skewered. Sweet Vidalia onions come into season in mid-April. Pair them with tomatoes for this light summer salad that’s topped with grilled ahi tuna. Perfect for a backyard luncheon. Ingredients : For the … Continued

Excerpts from our conversation with Dr. Cole, who heads the NIH-funded Social Genomics Core Laboratory at the University of California, Los Angeles NIHNiH: Why is feeling lonely so damaging to people? Cole: People haven’t evolved to live alone. We’re highly dependent on others from birth on. Humans aren’t like other animals. We’re not that big, … Continued

A range of personal, social, economic, and environmental fac- tors contribute to individual and population health. For example, people with a quality education, stable employment, safe homes and neighborhoods, and access to preventive services tend to be healthier throughout their lives. Conversely, poor health out- comes are often made worse by the interaction between individ- … Continued

Many people are unprepared to deal with the legal and financial consequences of a serious illness such as Alzheimer’s disease. Legal and medical experts encourage people recently diagnosed with a serious illness to examine and update their financial and healthcare arrangements as soon as possible. Basic legal and financial documents, such as a will, a … Continued