Family
Isaac Leader, MD, Marries
Janet and Andy Leader of North Middlesex are happy to announce the marriage on 11/9/18, of their son, Dr. Isaac Leader, to Ai Yamakawa, the daughter of Dr. Masaru Yamakawa and Eriko Yamakawa of Fukui, Japan. Dr. Yamakawa is a recent recipient of the Emperor’s Lifetime Medical Service Award for his continuing work as a surgeon and primary care physi...
4 laundry personalities: Where do you fit?
Chic, trendy, sporty, bohemian, sophisticated, fun, classic — you probably have a clear vision of your fashion and style personality. But do you know your laundry personality? How you wash the clothes you wear is every bit as personal and unique to you as the clothes themselves. Knowing your laundry personality could help ease the load and ma...
Want to lose weight? Research proves a big breakfast is the first step
If you want to lose weight, you’re not alone. More than half of Americans desire to shed pounds, according to Gallup. This goal inspires people to take action in many ways, from increasing exercise to modifying meals. One thing many people do is skip breakfast in order to lower calorie intake. While this may seem like a good idea to lose weig...
Tricks of the trade: How to maximize your kitchen renovation
Considering a kitchen renovation but not sure how to get the most out of your space and budget? Expert tips can help you focus your plans so you get the kitchen of your dreams for less money and less stress. “Redesigning your kitchen is a big investment,” says A-list designer Nate Berkus, Artistic Advisor of LG STUDIO line. “It...
How to use color psychology when painting your home
Do you ever wonder why you feel immediately relaxed when you enter a spa, yet when you enter a gym, you feel alert and energized? The answer can be found in the colors selected to decorate the space. “Interior designers use color psychology to evoke an emotional response,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing for Sherwin-William...
Medicine safety as important for teens as toddlers
Protecting children from harm is a priority for every parent. They are encouraged to child-proof the entire house to keep curious toddlers safe. Eventually, as kids mature, parents tend to give them new freedoms and responsibilities. New data shows that parents need to be particularly watchful about medicine safety, not just for toddlers, but for t...
Children’s health concern: Every minute poison control answers a call about young kids getting into medicine
Most parents and grandparents know that keeping medicine out of children’s hands is important. But every minute a poison control center answers a call about a young child getting into medicine, and every 8 minutes a child goes to the emergency room for medicine poisoning. What’s happening to drive these frequent and alarming situations?...
Seven tips for a greener back-to-school season
With back-to-school shopping, changing schedules and preparing kids for the upcoming school year, your family’s environmental impact may be the last thing on your mind It is possible to have a greener back-to-school season. Here are seven simple things parents and children can do to care for the environment – and themselves – as t...
Have a ‘PEP Talk’ to help prevent life-threatening pregnancy complications
Pregnancy and childbirth should be an exciting time for women and their loved ones. For nine months, families are busy preparing and looking forward to meeting their healthy, happy baby. But pregnancy complications – or the thought that something could happen to the pregnant mother – are often the furthest thing from their minds. Tragic...
What happens when camping and glamour collide?
You love the great outdoors, you really do but you were somehow gifted with that sweet blood mosquitoes crave. Not only that but your body simply doesn’t do well sleeping on the ground and, let’s be honest, it takes no small amount of lighter fluid and matches for you to warm your hands over an open fire. Travel inspiration website Drea...
