"The art of listening is a vital component to a relationship that thrives every day of the year, maki..." — Joshua Rosenthal

If you are away from friends and family on Thanksgiving, consider volunteering your time at a soup kitchen or shelter. There are many people less fortunate that would appreciate seeing a smiling face.

Thanksgiving dinner is not an all-you-can-eat buffet. Fill your plate half with vegetables, one quarter with a lean meat and the rest with a starch of your choice. Eat slowly and stop when you are full.

By making smarter choices with food and being physically active, we will reduce medical costs in the future.

Since children spend many of their waking hours at school, eating up to two meals a day there, we need to place a special focus on school food and nutrition.