Dental health for older folks
Seniors often face challenges to maintaining healthy smiles
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
When people age it sometimes becomes very difficult to do the things we once could. While for some it may mean a struggle to put on shoes for others it may be challenges with memory or other physical limitations.
Dental care is often overlooked in our aging population. If you are caring...
On Your Table: Go bold for the big game!
Yes, you can enjoy big taste and keep it healthy for your game day eats
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
An easy to make and tasty nosh for Superbowl is a Jalapeno popper courtesy of my friend Susan Pridmore of the Wimpy Vegetarian.
It’s not a proper Super Bowl party without a smorgasbord of appetizers, snacks, dips, finger-foods, drinks and desserts to match the rest of the...
Setting financial goals with your partner
Finances are top reason for couples’ angst, tips on how to work through it
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
The New Year brings many new resolutions; financial goals perhaps being the most important. How best to bring your partner into the throws of budgeting, saving, and investing decisions that align with yours? Research has shown that the number one issue facing couples today is finances....
On Your Table: Not too late to start the year eating healthy
And remember, ‘healthy’ doesn’t have to mean boring or tasteless
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Swiss Chard is a winter green chock full of nutrients and when combined with beans or even pasta it makes for a healthful dinner meal.
Here I am still thinking about the New Year…. And since it’s January we can yet have a conversation about healthy eating resolutions....
A list to help have a healthier mouth in 2016
Instead of resolutions, a checklist for better dental health
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
I hate resolutions. Instead of a few well-intentioned destined to fail resolutions, I prefer to make a list. A simple list of some of the many things I would like to accomplish (or make progress toward) during the year.
By now, most resolutions have already become a memory of a good...
Relationship New Year’s resolutions
New year, get off on a better foot with friends, family and lovers
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year!
We’ve all been listening to our friends and family members boast about their New Year resolutions: getting to the gym three times a week, losing 10 pounds, or budgeting better this year. But what about New Year’s resolutions for your relationships? If holiday movies have taught...
A Top Ten list for holiday dental health
The holidays can be tough on your teeth, a few tips to keep on smiling
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
First, let me apologize for the long gap between my columns. Family always comes first and sitting down to write just wasn’t on the to-do list in November.
The holiday season is all about family and friends. Get-togethers, whether formal or spontaneous, almost always involve...
All About Connecting: Five rules for online dating
Be realistic, have a plan and know who you are and what you want
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Ladies, it’s that time of year again. It’s the season of cocktail parties, mistletoe, and Victoria Secret underwear hot enough to warm up anyone, even on the coldest of nights. It’s also that time of year when after a few drinks, friends and strangers begin begging me to divulge my best-kept...
On Your Table: Holiday food traditions
From cookies to meals, what we cook at the holidays helps define the time of year
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Recently, friends came to my house to share holiday treats and stories of their family food traditions. Their recipes hold long-treasured memories kept alive by us for the next generation.
While we come from different places — Hungary, Italy, the Ukraine, Poland,...
Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be stressful or even home cooked
Great local options and online resources can help make your feast easy and enjoyable for all
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Thanksgiving is at least a week away and there are many options so that the host or hostess can enjoy the day as much as the guests. Not everyone has the need to prepare an elaborate feast, serving a large turkey, tons of side dishes and...
