The holidays are full of delicious beverages even if you are celebrating via Zoom, but drinks can come with extra calories. These 16 tips will help you enjoy your favorite holiday beverages. 

Eggnog

Maple syrup adds a little extra flavor to this Pumpkin Maple Pie, a traditional Thanksgiving dessert.

They are the scenarios all parents dread. 

Your toddler wakes up a 2 am wailing and pulling on her ear. 

Your 10-year-old tries to do "wheelies" on his bike. 

You find him sitting in the driveway clutching his arm, and it's swelling before your eyes. 

When it comes to improving your health, you probably know the basics by now: eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, manage stress. But here's one more tip that might surprise you: own a pet. 

Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health. In fact, how you feel when you're awake depends a great deal on what happens while you're sleeping. 

During sleep, your body is still doing vital work. 

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Feel free to add less pasta and more kale to make this more carb friendly. 

(Serves 4)

Let's face it, sometimes you can get preoccupied with life. When that happens, it can be easy to forget about how important our mental health is. But your mental health isn't something you want to leave unattended for too long, or it could have a significant impact on your well-being. 

Winter squash is classified as a fruit, but when we cook, we treat it like a vegetable. Try this simple, fall recipe. (Serves 4)