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Karen Latimer

Dr. Latimer is a Family Physician and Wellness & Parenting Coach. She works with parents who want to feel more confident when helping their children and coaches young adults to help them better navigate college life and transitions. Contact her at drkarenlatimer@gmail.com to learn more. She is the author of two Audible Originals, Take Back the House -- Raising Happy Parents and Worry Less, Parent Better. She is also the co-founder of the app that makes your life easier and puts social in a healthier place -- List'm.

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The Perfect Cure to an Indulgent Weekend

It’s the season for over-indulging! If you do overdo it, this soup is THE perfect meal to not only get you back on track but to give your digestive system a break while still allowing you to feel like you’ve eaten well.  If you tend to balk at the mention of anything that is “healthy”, “low cal/low carb” […]

Free Clinic in Bergen County for the Working Poor

You probably know more people than you think who need healthcare!

When Sitting on a Shelf Isn’t Enough

Out of ideas?

My Skepticism About Christmas Charity

I may get visited by three ghosts for this post.

Perimenopause … WTF?!

“The first indication of menopause is a broken thermostat. It’s either that or your weight. In any case, if you don’t do something, you could be dead by August. God, middle age is an unending insult.” ― Dorothea Benton Frank, Sullivan’s Island I just opened an email from a reader with the subject line, “WTF?!?” Right?! I thought, […]

Almond Protein Balls

Packed with the good stuff, try these awesome grab and go snacks.

Karen’s Wish List

With two teenage daughters who are my size, the supply in my closet is dwindling. I realize I should put my foot down, but with three sisters and five college roommates, I’m a clothes sharer. Still, it is frustrating when I just want to throw something on to go about my day, and there is not […]

Exercises to Decrease Forgetfulness and Prevent Alzheimer’s

Originally posted 2013. Misplaced car keys, forgotten appointments, can’t place that woman’s name? It’s very natural to be forgetful on occasion and yes, it does tend to occur more often as we age. How do we know when it may be a sign of something more serious or an indication of possible Alzheimer’s? Still somewhat […]

Don’t Miss This Pop Up Holiday Trunk Show

Grab a friend, buy some gifts and help out PG18!

When to Worry About a Headache

We all get headaches, but sometimes, they can be serious.