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Understand Each Age and Stage

Be prepared for the tumultuous stages children go through as they grow from kindergartners to teens with these tips.

How Much Alcohol Is Too Much

More moms than ever are binge drinking. How much alcohol is too much? Plus, where to seek help in the Delaware Valley.

Beyond Mammography

The pros & cons of tomosynthesis, breast MRI, computer aided detection and automated breast ultrasound to diagnose breast cancer in women who have dense breasts or a family history of the disease.

Calcium Sources for Kids

How to incorporate calcium and vitamin D into kids' diets to build healthy bones and stave off osteoporosis and broken bones.

Lose Weight in Your 20s, 30s, 40s

How to lose weight and stay fit in your 20s, 30s and 30s

How to Boost Your Immune System

10 ways to keep your immune system strong during winter

Baby food for thought

Pediatricians and safety experts answer FAQs about baby food. Did you know store-brand formulas like Parent's Choice or up & up can save $600 per year?

Back Off from Bad Back Habits

Regular exercise, the right bra, a good computer setup, spine support and a healthy life style can all help your back.

Cesarean Section Q & A

Whether you have a scheduled C-section or want to know what an emergency one involves, knowing key facts will make the experience easier.

BIRTHMARK BASICS

One in 10 babies is born with or develops birthmarks. Here are the six most common kinds.

ALLERGIC to CHRISTMAS?

Seasonal allergies can turn this into the sneezin' season.

Keep Your Diet on Track at Work

Watching your weight at work? Here are ways to stick to your diet.

Anti-Aging Skin Care Secrets

What works — and what makes your money, not your wrinkles, disappear

Decode Your Child's Cold

Here’s what you need to know to decipher your child’s cold symptoms and the best ways to handle them.

Holiday Parties without the Pounds

The indulgent delights of stuffing, pumpkin pie and eggnog can become the harsh reality of extra weight.

$ave Money at the $upermarket

It takes time, discipline and awareness to save at the supermarket. Here are tips, some of them surprising, that will save you money.

6 Ways to Trim Your Baby Budget

A typical middle-income U.S. family will spend an average of $13,590 on baby’s first year alone. Here are ways you can spend less, get better value and still buy high quality, safe products.

How To Toddler-Proof Your Home

As natural explorers, toddlers are injury magnets. A recent study found that childhood injuries peak at 15 to 17 months of age. To keep your fearless adventurer safe and sound, use these toddler-proofing tactics.