Author: Cheryl De Leon

Happy Holi!

A River Edge family celebrates spring’s arrival with big smiles and an explosion of color.

The Challenge Of Aging

If you’re past your 65th birthday, you’re on a journey. Here’s a road map for making it a success.

Your Aching Head

Headaches come in several kinds and have many causes. But knowing your own patterns can help you minimize hazardous “triggers” and spend more time pain-free.

Mother’s Little Helper

Nothing can stop this Ridgewood kiddo from helping his mom clean up—not even making more of a mess.

A Pup In A Tub

This playful cocker spaniel from Upper Saddle River likes almost everything—except bathtime.

Your Attention, Please

With all the distractions we face these days, can you actually concentrate on something longer than, say, a goldfish can?

Your Attention Please

With all the distractions we face these days, can you actually concentrate on something longer than, say, a goldfish can?

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.