Health

While some of us may not want to admit it, most of us have “toilet-texted”. In fact, a recent study shows that 69% of people admit to using their phones in the bathroom. While this doesn’t seem to be the most sanitary place to use your phone, did you know that the average cell phone [...]

  With over 350 thousand cardiac arrests occurring outside hospital and about 20% happening in public places like airports, the American Heart Association, with support from the Anthem Foundation, has launched an educational campaign that can train you to save lives. During cardiac arrest, time is of the essence. When a heart stops beating, it [...]

This post is brought to you by our generous sponsor, Anthem Foundation.   As a child, I thought my familia/family was invincible. We enjoyed the outdoors, had weekly family gatherings and I often fell asleep watching them dancing and playing the guitar, conga, and tambourines late into the night. It was a care-free life. Yet, [...]

Winter begins on December 21. We're already feeling the chill in the mornings and blustery winds throughout the day. According to weather forecasts,  soon we'll have snow and freezing temperatures in the central and eastern states.  If you're like me, staying indoors with a caramel latte and a good movie or book, seems much more appealing than braving [...]

I grew up in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood in the South Bronx, one of the poorest boroughs in New York City. Our family did not always have access to fresh, healthy foods or safe places to play outside. Thankfully, our local community center stepped in to fill those needs. It was a lifeline. They allowed [...]

A normal pregnancy typically last 40 weeks. For some, like me, a pregnancy can last longer. With my oldest, shown below, I was pregnant a little over 41 weeks. For other women, it can be shorter and here is where the danger lies. Babies born before 37 weeks face battles that full-term babies do not. [...]

This post is sponsored by Alcon. My padrasto/stepfather was a wonderful man. He was also a very independent and strong man. He took pride in the fact that he could provide for his family. As he got older, he started taking a back seat to others. It was subtle. If you didn’t know him, you [...]

I am participating in a FLUVIP program on behalf of Claritin®. This program is paid for by the Makers of Claritin® and I have received compensation for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own. My furbabies and I headed out this weekend. The weather was perfect. Blue skies with nary a cloud in sight. [...]

With Easter comes family gatherings and get-togethers. In my family, that includes food, lots and lots of food. Thankfully, everyone contributes. My contribution will be a simple and easy dessert, and this Easter Yogurt Pops Recipe is a healthy crowd pleaser! It's sure to be a hit with both adults and kids. Plus, it makes [...]