Health and Wellness

Free innovative infertility prevention program comes to Los Angeles
Octomom ... Kate Gosselin ... the recent embryo mix-up case in Ohio ... all stories stemming from infertility treatments and making national headlines. But, much to the surprise of many, there are several types of infertility that are actually preventable - something starting to make headlines. That's why The American Fertility Association's infertility prevention education outreach program, Manicures & Martinis, continues to sweep the nation with its next stop in Beverly Hills....Read More »

Delayed First Visit to Dentist Can Affect Children's Lifelong Oral Health
Most American children don't see their family dentist until they are well over 2 years old, far later than is recommended by both dental and medical professionals. That's one of the key findings f... Read More »

The Facts: Pediatric Experts on How Parents Can Protect Their Families from the Flu This Season. With the early onset of flu season coinciding with the start of school this year, parents are concerned about the flu. Experts from The Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colo., offer a pediatric perspective on all types of flu, including H1N1, also known as swine flu. They offer practical advice on how parents can help protect their families from the flu, as well as what to do should their children catch the virus.... Read More >>

How to Deal with Food Cravings
Whether you crave chocolate, peanut butter cookies, or a big dish of butter toffee ice cream, food cravings can spell disaster for a person trying to lose weight. Food cravings are often a sign of... Read More »

Sweet News for Chocolate Lovers
Sweet News for Chocolate Lovers By J. A. Young It may seem too good to be true, but chocolate contains health benefits that taste as sweetly as they sound. The catch is that the chocolate must be ... Read More »

7 Ways to Be More Sensual
Being sensual—in touch with your body and the way the textures, colors and scents around it make you feel—is something that often gets lost in the hectic pace of today’s world. But sensuality is something we cannot afford to lose. Read More »

The Facts: Pediatric Experts on How Parents Can Protect Their Families from the Flu This Season
With the early onset of flu season coinciding with the start of school this year, parents are concerned about the flu. Experts from The Children’s Hospital in Denver, Colo., offer a pediatric persp... Read More »

Is the Warrior Gene Responsible For Youth Violence?
Youth violence is a growing concern of our society. The question that has most often been asked is whether it is caused by nature (genes) or nurture (environment). While many studies point to yout... Read More »

Train Your Brain to Be Positive
We are so surrounded by negativity and bad news these days that it seems to be increasingly difficult to remain positive. And yet negativity gets us nowhere. When we focus on what's gone wrong, jud... Read More »

3 things my Children taught me...
As the mother of six, the oldest four of whom are now adults, I have learned many lessons over the past almost quarter of a century about parenting. As I watch my youngest daughter sleep, I am ama... Read More »

7 Easy Relaxation Tips For Helping Busy Moms Reduce Stress
Doesn't it seem as though there's no rest for the weary? And, doesn't it also seem as though the weary person is usually mom? That's probably because moms take care of home and household as well a... Read More »

"Play experts" urge parents to recognize the importance of healthy play
What was once considered child's play is now a key factor in healthy child development. Board games and interactive play are considered essential in leading a balanced life, according to a clinica... Read More »

Tips For Being the Best Grandparent You Can Be
Parents are not issued an instruction manual to guide them on their journey. They must fumble through each and every day and do the best they can to care for, love and guide the little lives they'v... Read More »

Dr. Jerry Weichman, Orange County Teen Psychologist and Parenting Expert, Publishes Book to Teach Teens 'How to Deal'
For all the Mom's in Orange County who have a middle school - high school age student this book is for you. I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Weichman and I'm so glad I did, he is very passion... Read More »