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Gift Ideas for Young Children

Christmas is almost here, but choosing the best, safest gifts for little ones can be a year-round challenge. Grant Clinkingbeard, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health in Covington, shares his top picks for presents to give young children. Ages...

How to Set Yourself Up for New Year’s Resolution Success

Why wait until New Year’s Eve to make your New Year’s resolutions? Planning what you’d like to accomplish months before Jan. 1 allows you to be more thoughtful about your goals—and start laying the groundwork to achieve them. This fall, follow best practices for...

The Surprising Health Benefits of Gratitude

You know that warm fuzzy feeling when you are grateful to others? It turns out the health benefits of gratitude go beyond just a feel-good moment. Being grateful for others and their gratitude for you can improve your emotional and physical health. From more...

Do You Have Seasonal Depression?

Some people look forward to the change of seasons, when the weather becomes crisp and cool, making for shorter days and cozy nights. Others may notice a change in their mood when the weather turns and there’s less daylight. In fact, for some people, these changes can...