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Helping Kids Cope with the Tragedy in Connecticut

Dr. Oz and I met privately with some families of Newtown, Connecticut after his show taped today. I shared tips with them about how to help kids in uncertain times. While they are dealing with intense grief, the country is also in deep loss. All our kids are hearing about it, now from friends and in school. I hope these tips will help. View Full Post

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Holiday Eating: The Secret Things Slim People Do

If your waistband gets tighter with every holiday party, give yourself a traffic ticket -- for speed eating. It's tempting to blame your aunt's famous triple-chocolate rum balls and that box of sugar cookies in the office coffee room for seasonal waist gain, but a compelling Greek study suggests that how fast you eat may be as important as what you put on your plate (or eat right out of the bag, carton or box). View Full Post

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Know the Chicken Move

If you’re like me, shopping is like a second job during the holiday shopping season. I’m not particularly paranoid, but I do want to be prepared in case someone decides they’d like to mug a tired shopping-bag-laden woman heading to her car outside the mall. View Full Post

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This Year, Give the Gift of Doing

My favorite gifts to give on the holidays are presents that you can “do” rather than "have" (these are my favorite to receive as well!). This year, consider putting aside wrapping paper and boxes. Think about presenting at least one person you love or a friend the gift of “doing” and movement this holiday. View Full Post

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Holiday Stress Busters

The shopping, the cooking, the crowds—oh my! Holidays are often a joyful, yet stressful, time of the year. If you’re like me, and would rather look forward to the holiday season than stress out, check out these healthy holiday tips from the experts at Sharecare. View Full Post