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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.

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.

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.

How Sweet It Is

Sugar is tasty, tempting—and potential trouble. Two Bergen dietitians explain when to tell yourself “no.”

The Colors Of Joy

To style their Glen Rock home, a retired couple dove into the crayon box—and found a designer who could make it all work.

It Starts With The Floor

Owners of a flooring store, a Ridgewood couple wanted their thoroughly renovated home to make a statement from the ground up.

Full House

Economic and social forces are fueling a trend toward multigenerational living. Here’s how to make it work.

The Power Of The Pull

It’s a potent, versatile workout tool that doesn’t require an app: the resistance band.

What Makes A School Great?

Our county prides itself on its high-quality public education. That takes tax dollars—and much more besides.

Food-Allergy Alert

School is back, and parents fear the danger posed by an innocent-seeming item on their child's plate in the cafeteria. But today, medicine is better able to protect kids.

Keeping It Kosher

A kitchen in Wyckoff cried out to be released from its timeworn 1980s aesthetic, but special rules had to be followed too.

Can Your Child See?

If the blackboard is a blur this fall, trouble lies ahead. But regular checks with an eye-care professional can help.

First Class Treatment

Concierge medicine offers an enhanced relationship with the doctor for those who can pay extra. But what about those who can’t?

Surprise In Stone

At first expected to do only the façade of a new-construction home, an outdoor design firm ends up taking on a much bigger assignment.

Taming A Hard Yard

The family loved being outside, but a forbidding backyard with a steep slope and too many trees made that difficult—until the right landscape designer went to work.

The Call Of Water

A Wyckoff couple found they could enjoy the allure of a seaside resort without leaving their backyard.

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