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Working in the Workouts: Stuck with six pounds?

Moderation is my motto. And most of the time it works for me when it comes to food, exercise and maintaining weight. But since I stopped nursing my ... Read More »

FDA warns nursing moms about nipple cream

Breastfeeding isn't always easy in the beginning. Poor latch can lead to sore and cracked nipples, which -- until they heal -- can make nursing even ... Read More »

Baby sucked weight right off Jill Hennessy

Former Crossing Jordan and Law & Order actress Jill Hennessy just debuted her body after giving birth to her second child in November. And well, ... Read More »

Robotic dogs cheer up the elderly too!

Even though not everyone likes canine companionship, studies have shown that dogs and elderly do very well together. In the past when dogs have ... Read More »

The worst nursing homes in America

Health care for the elderly takes a huge amount of money. In fact, taxpayers subsidize over $70 billion a year on nursing homes alone. That's the ... Read More »

Expectant and new parents get updated allergy advice

When I became a mom for the first time, my own mother remarked on how much parenting techniques had changed since she was a young mother. I told her ... Read More »

Moms: You can't blame the droop on breastfeeding

Even as you, a new mother, revel in the joy of your newborn, you might be watching with the despair the southern migration of your breasts. It's no ... Read More »

Nursing home care declines after large buyouts, according to study

When that neighborhood nursing home or assisted living center is bought out by a private company (usually as an investment) a survey shows that the ... Read More »

Breast-feeding mom wants study breaks to nurse her daughter

As Bethany reported yesterday, a Harvard law student has found it hard to try and breast feed her four month-old due to not being allowed extra breaks ... Read More »

Common breastfeeding mistakes and how to fix them

You've probably seen mothers who make breastfeeding look easy. They do it in line at the grocery store, baby tucked into their elbow, and deftly ... Read More »