The government's guidelines for proper nutrition vary for individuals based on their age and size. But here are some good general guidelines to know before you head to the store and check out the nutrition labels. ...more

January 11, 2008

The holiday season can be especially challenging for people with allergies or asthma. The whirlwind of festivities with friends and family makes avoidance of symptom triggers more difficult. Examples of potential exposures that can aggravate asthma or allergies this time of year include: ...more

December 15, 2007

How can I avoid holiday allergy and asthma triggers? ...more

December 14, 2007

The aroma of stuffing, gravy and potatoes filled a banquet hall decked out in the browns and oranges of the holiday, but Thanksgiving's most well-known symbol and main course was absent from the gathering. ...more

November 23, 2007

SEBRING — The Salvation Army looked a lot like a big family gathering on Thanksgiving, with people hugging one another as they walked through the door and many cooks in the kitchen. Capt. Mary Holmes said the Salvation Army feeds about 75 mouths every Thanksgiving, and most of those people volunteer during the meal as well. "We usually have as many volunteers as we have diners," Holmes said. "A lot of people don't want to come just for the meal, so they help out as well, and we love having them. To me, people need the fellowship just as much as they need a hot meal." The diners enjoyed turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberries, rolls and big slices of pie. The turkey was donated by Kiwanis Club, and Village Inn had a pie drive and donated 40 pies. ...more

November 23, 2007

TAMPA The aroma of stuffing, gravy and potatoes filled a banquet hall decked out in the browns and oranges of the holiday, but Thanksgiving's most well-known symbol and main course was absent from the gathering. ...more

November 22, 2007

Here are two of Dave and Michele Russell's favorite vegetarian dishes that will be served at their meal today: ...more

November 22, 2007

The American Farm Bureau Federation must be grocery shopping on another planet because it estimates you can feed Thanksgiving dinner to a family of 10 for $42.26. ...more

November 22, 2007

When the kids, relatives and assorted guests sit down at the David Russell family table for Thanksgiving dinner today, they will find the usual turkey and seasonal staples. ...more

November 21, 2007

Our Telford, Pa., relatives, Jimmy and Emily, would host Thanksgiving dinner in their lovely Bucks County home. The resulting annual family gathering would begin early in the afternoon and bring the entire clan together. The women would fill the kitchen, combining their efforts to feed those who had converged on the property for the holiday meal. ...more

November 21, 2007