Morris/Essex Health & Life
What's True About the Flu
Debunking common myths about the flu
Save at Holiday Time
By making smart choices, you can have a joyful season without overspending
Ten Things We're Thankful For
Marking its first decade of publication, Morris/Essex Health & Life pauses to celebrate key attractions in our two counties
Spectrum of Spuds
When it comes to potatoes, plain old white isn’t your only option . These days, you can choose colorful new varieties that make it easier than ever to eat the rainbow
Be Wed, Be Well
Surprising health benefits come with being(happily) married
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Shots
The festive flavors of dark chocolate and peppermint make the perfect holiday spirit to serve this season
ABsolutely Fabulous
We are looking for Morris and Essex counties' most toned tummies! Submit a snapshot at and be entered to win a great prize.
Hurricane Sandy
What happened, the aftermath, a photo gallery, how to help and how to prepare for future superstorms
Incredible Thanksgiving Recipes
Favorite Thanksgiving recipes and a day-after-Thanksgiving dish from Chef David Burke and Executive Chef Phil Deffina of David Burke Fromagerie
Mother & Daughter Makeover Winner - Video
See Janice Nebus, winner of the first annual Morris|Essex Health & Life Makeover Challenge, as she recounts her amazing dental transformation.
Mother and Daughter Makeover Results
It's the moment you've been waiting for! After five months of fitness training, nutrition advice and cosmetic treatments, we present the "new and improved" Kara Caulfield and Janice Nebus
Your Bucket List for Fall
An autumn bucket list to help you enjoy the best of the season
Healthy Hydrators
Get the 411 on the best and worst flavored-water drinks
Italian Opulence at the Glenmere Mansion
It’s just a short drive away, but this boutique hotel will make you feel you are in the hills of Tuscany
Grass Fed Beef
Get the Answers: what's in your beef?
Savor the Sizzle
Enjoy succulent steaks from the grill this summer— and beyond
Giving Thanks for Giving Back
We want to hear about your favorite local nonprofit organization
Mother/Daughter Makeover: Behind-the-Scenes Photos
Get a glimpse inside the journey of Kara Caulfield and Janice Nebus
Value Vino
A local expert picks satisfying wines for $15 or less
Grow, Eat, Write
Best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert shares her love of gardening— and cooking secrets from a surprisingly hip ancestor
Funds to Feel Good About
Want to sleep well at night knowing your investments are making money while helping a cause you care about?
Irish Shepherd's Pie
A home cook's time-tested recipe from 1947
