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Health Gadget Geek

Technology has taken our obsession with tracking calories one step further will the birth of new gadgets that cover a wide array of health and wellness. Fitness gadgets can track the number of stairs you climb, calories you burn, distance you walk, active minutes, quality of sleep, heart rate and more… but there is more to health and wellness than just tracking numbers. Here are five innovative health gadgets that are more than trackers and are worth reading about.

AKA Mom’s Office Fashion Guide to St. Patrick’s Day

Tradition holds that if you are caught not wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, you’ll get an obligatory pinch. And lucky for us all (eye roll), it just so happens that this glorious day of shenanigans and spirits (of the adult beverage kind) falls on a Tuesday this year – meaning wearing green to the office is most likely going to happen (double eye roll).

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Relax with Travel and Treats

Omni Hotels & Resorts revive one of America’s Favorite Libations By Lincoln McElwee Even if…

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The Link between Hand Dishwashing and Fewer Allergies for Kids

The exponential rise in chronic allergy conditions in children around the globe has sparked an abundance of research in recent decades as doctors and scientists alike are dedicated to finding possible causes – and even cures.

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7 DIY-If-You-Dare Facial Treatments

Women will do just about anything in the name of beauty. But what about these DIY facials? Here’s a list of funky facial treatments that just might save you from an expensive trip to the plastic surgeon.

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Tips for Healthy Eating While Pregnant and Nursing

You’ve heard it all before, “you’re eating for two,” “baby wants this ice cream,” “I’m nursing; I HAVE to eat these cookies!” How are you supposed to eat healthy in a world of morning sickness, cravings and midnight feeding sessions? Just remember, to properly take care of your brand new baby, you have to properly take care of yourself. At least for the foreseeable future, you alone will be your child’s sole source of nutrition. You want to give them the best possible start!

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Skin Cancer SOS

Each year, countless Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer – in fact one in five of us will develop the disease in our lifetime. However, the survival rate for patients whose melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is detected early, before the tumor has penetrated the skin, is about 99 percent. Sharing her top tips on protection and what to watch for is renowned NYC dermatologist, Dr. Amy Wechsler.

How To Help Kids Cope With The Loss Of A Pet

One of the most difficult parts of losing a family pet is breaking the news to the kids. Choose a private place to tell the kids about the loss where they feel safe to express emotions. Base the amount of details you share about the situation on their age and let their questions be your guide. Check out these tips for helping kids understand and cope with the loss of a furry family member.

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