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Today's busy mothers would be the first to say the one thing they'd like more of is "me" time. In celebration of all moms who put others' needs before their own, here are 10 ways you can create precious time for yourself to celebrate your Mother's Day all year long.

1. Get over the guilt. This is your first step. Being a good mother doesn't mean just making sacrifices but also giving of yourself to your children and others. Strive for the well-rounded, happy life you want that's manageable and full of positive experiences.
    
2. Cut back on multitasking habits. By focusing on one activity at a time, you...

The holiday season is upon us, but does the thought of family commitments, cooking and shopping stress you out? 

For many, the several weeks can produce extra stress, a breakdown in healthy eating habits and even depression. But you and your family can take on new traditions that may help reduce the season's stress and make your holidays healthy and happy.

Take Care of Your Physical Health

Healthy habits are often put aside as the demands of the holidays build up. And stress can put additional demands on your body. Here are some tips for maintaining your health during the holiday season:

• Don't do...

We're living in a technological age; it's all around us. So it only makes sense that children, toddlers and even infants are exposed to iPads, smartphones and tablets at a high rate. Tablet use in young children and toddlers has experts split on how much use is appropriate, if any. 

Some experts favor an "unplugged" approach, where toddlers and young children experience limited screen time. Instead, the focus is on human interaction, allowing young children to create social skills, learn about problem solving and develop motor skills through hands-on activities and unstructured playtime with...

You know you should pay more attention to your heart. Someone in your family probably has some form of heart disease. But you still haven't taken the steps or sat down to really think of ways to take control of your heart health. Don't wait. We've provided a few ways to get you started. 

29 Days to Heart Health -Â Take a minute to download our easy-to-understand calendar. 

Watch this video - Would you recognize the symptoms of a heart attack? You might be thinking, "Of course!" Many people are familiar with the scene of a man clutching his chest and falling to the ground, but there's plenty more...

If you're a parent of a preteen or teen, we know you have many questions about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. HPV causes cancer. Cancer can be prevented. The HPV vaccine is the first line of defense against several types of cancers. However, many parents still struggle with the decision to vaccinate their son or daughter, as information about the vaccine can be confusing.

What Is HPV? Does it Cause Cancer?

Every year in the United States, more than 37,000 people will get cancer caused by HPV. HPV is a virus that is passed through sexual contact (penile-vaginal, penile-anal, mouth...

When it comes to losing weight, we've heard it all comes down to proper diet and exercise. But even if you're watching your weight and exercising on a regular basis, you could still have a hard time losing weight. If you're looking to get into shape then you may be excited to hear that quality sleep is just as important as diet and exercise.

What Happens When You Don't Sleep?

When you don't get your recommended amount of sleep, the stress hormone, cortisol, begins to build. When you have high cortisol, you not only tend to gain weight easier, but you also may see symptoms such as a flushed and...