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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Great family vacations during the fall: 1 of 10

It's no mystery why Hawaii and the Caribbean are popular family destinations, regardless of varying vacation budgets. Miles of sandy beaches, a plethora of outdoor and aquatic sports, stunning natural beauty and luaus: A tropical retreat to Hawaii or the Caribbean offers an unforgettable vacation for every family. Located al...
Local Guides > San Francisco The top day hikes in the San Francisco Bay area: 1 of 8

San Francisco is an overwhelming city, with so many sights to offer and experiences to enjoy: a steaming bowl of clam chowder at Fisherman's Wharf, the hustle and bustle of Chinatown- why leave, right? Wrong. Venture outside of the hustle and bustle of the man-made city and step into the nature-made beauty of these surroundi...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Give yourself the gift of sleep: 3 of 16

Are visions of sugarplums dancing in your head, or are your worries and to-do lists for the holiday season affecting your sleep? During the holidays, a seemingly manageable to-do list can turn into a real nightmare- for your nerves and your sleep patterns. A trip to the grocery store that would normally take fifteen minutes ...
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How to make healthy foods more palatable: 7 of 30

The emerging cultural emphasis of super foods and a healthier diet has led many parents to change not only their own lifestyles for the better, but those of their spouses and children as well. Unfortunately, picky children may have other ideas about menu changes. A recent trend of hiding healthy but "yucky" ingredients into ...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Product reviews: Nutrition bars: 2 of 6

Americans have begun to make the swing to the health-conscious side of the pendulum, and as many hit the gym, they consider energy bars as easy snacks pre and post workout. Although the bars are convenient for portability, many people choose the wrong types of bars for their specific needs, or choose bars with as much sugar ...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Exercise outdoors, even in winter: 12 of 27

Exercising outdoors can be a refreshing change of pace to stuffy, overcrowded gyms. This can be especially beneficial in the winter, when many encounter the "winter blues." Exercise releases endorphins in the brain, improving your overall mood. The vitamin D acquired from exposure to the sun also helps ward against a Vitamin...
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative "green" gift wrapping: 35 of 56

You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry, you'd better not pollute the environment this Christmas with the glittery paper of years past! Not only does wrapping gifts in paper from large rolls at the store get costly for your wallet, it's costly to the environment, too. These green alternatives to the traditional Christma...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Heartworm: Risks and prevention of heartworm disease: 5 of 8

Although canine heartworm is common in dogs throughout the United States, it often goes untreated because of its vague symptoms, with newly infected animals showing no signs of the disease. Heartworms are parasitic worms that live inside the heart and the arteries of the lungs. The worms prevent valves from closing as blood ...
Local Guides > Boston The best kid-friendly attractions in the city of Boston: 25 of 30

There's more to Boston than baked beans. The diversity of historical and recreational sites around the Bay Colony makes Boston a memorable city, even for younger set. Boston is located on the Shawmut Peninsula, jutting into Boston Harbor, the site of the historic Boston Tea Party. There is no better way to experience this ci...
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Virtual colonoscopies vs. colorectal exams: What are options in Connecticut?: 5 of 6

Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States. The high incidence of colorectal cancer is largely due to the low number of patients that proactively undergo routine screenings for the disease. However, cancer screenings are the most effective form of cancer prevention. Because the cancer is p...