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Barbara Berman

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May. 08, 2012

The Upside to Downsizing - Part 2

You or your parents have finally made the decision to downsize, but you’re looking around at your present surroundings wondering where to begin. These 4 steps will help you get started.

Alene Brennan

columnist

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Apr. 16, 2012

Topic: Fitness & Nutrition

Fooled by Food Labels

Pick up virtually any food package today and it’s tattooed with health claims – all natural, whole grain, or enriched. These claims can lead hurried shoppers to believe that they’re stocking their carts with the very best food for their health. But take a second look – these promises may be more of a joke than a fact.

June Kestenbaum

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Apr. 04, 2012

Topic: Anti-aging, Mental Health

Secrets to a Happy Marriage

After nearly 19 years of marriage to the same man, here’s what I have learned—and am willing to tell—about what it takes to share a life and a bathroom.

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Health features

Topic: Pregnancy and Parenting, Wellness

Synthetic Marijuana Has Very Real Effect on Teens

Synthetic Marijuana Use Has Very Real Effect on Teens

Spice (or K2) is a synthetic marijuana being used by nearly 1 in 9 high school seniors - second only to the number of teens using marijuana. Now banned in New Jersey, parents should learn more about the dangerous signs of synthetic marijuana use in teens and how they can help prevent it.

Topic: Fitness & Nutrition

5 Hot Fitness Trends to Try

The "no pain, no gain" approach to fitness is out the window. Being in touch with your body and focusing on what it can do is the new name of the game. Check out these 5 workouts to change up your exercise routine.

Topic: Pain

Texting Thumbs (and Other Tribulations of the Tech-Obsessed)

The proliferation of smartphones, tablets, laptops and handheld gaming systems in today’s high-tech world has brought with it an unfortunate consequence – a new host of repetitive strain injuries (also known as RSIs) that stem from our increased use of these devices.

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