Author: Cheryl De Leon

Hungry Eyes

Meelo the Pomsky of Leonia gets the birthday meal that every good boy deserves.

Advice on Gut Health

Gastrointestinal problems are unpleasant to discuss and even more unpleasant to suffer. Here, two doctors from our area answer questions about them.

Practical Wow

The brand-new house had every possibility, but its look was blah. It was time for the homeowners to make it their own—functional, but also startling.

A Kitchen That Fits

In Ridgewood, this vital room had cabinets too low and an oven too small for comfortable cooking. But that was before.

Are We All Lonely?

These days people hunger for connection, and their very health could be at stake. Happily, there are ways to beat the epidemic of isolation, but it takes effort.

Cold Play

A family in Mahwah enjoys a magical, moonlit snowy evening.

Kitty Co-Pilot

A great navigator he is not, but this Fair Lawn kitten sure is cute!

Advice On Gut Health

Gastrointestinal problems are unpleasant to discuss and even more unpleasant to suffer. Here, a Monmouth doc explains them.

DIETS —And Their Downsides

Want to shed pounds in the New Year? Here are seven popular plans—and a doctor’s view of the pulses and minuses of each.

How To Thrive In ’25

For a healthy new year, don’t just ignore that medical issue that’s been worrying you— get it checked out. Here’s the lowdown on a dozen such concerns.

DIETS—And Their Downsides

Want to shed pounds in the New Year? Here are seven popular plans and a doctor’s view of the pluses and minuses of each.

Spreading Joy

Music is this Wood-Ridge pianist’s life, and he uses it to reach out to others and share holiday cheer.

A Very Lucky Meeting

This Park Ridge pup is his person’s “perfect” match—though he got to her in an unconventional way.

How Sweet It Is

Sugar is tasty, tempting— and potential trouble. A Monmouth dietitian explains when to tell yourself “no.”

Treating You Like Family

For 50 years, Red Bank-based fashion retailer Garmany has thrived on providing a first-class customer experience.

A Team Cooks Up A Kitchen

A Wyckoff couple had many ideas for making their most important room both beautiful and functional. So did a smart designer and other pros.

Where Charity Begins

Bergen is a county of givers, and many of the organizations they support are home-grown.

Advice On Gut Health

Gastrointestinal problems are unpleasant to discuss and even more unpleasant to suffer. Here, a Bergen doc explains them.

Turning Back Time

In Paramus, a whole family enjoyed a day of fun—and Dad relived his childhood.