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Tips for a happy, healthy Halloween

You don't have to shun candy and treats in the season of sweets. A few simple tricks can keep you on track.

Chocolate: Friend or foe?

Enjoy this lovely treat in moderation, and your brain and heart might thank you for it.

Sweet tooth? It grows from the get-go

Babies and toddlers are exposed to a glut of added sugars in yogurt, snacks, bakery sweets, fruit drinks and candy.

5 tips for a healthier Halloween

A pediatric dietitian who's also a mom shares some handy tips for handling the inevitable surge of sweets.

Heed the sneaky calories

Taste-testing your culinary creations? Dipping into the office candy stash? Those tiny tidbits can add up to big trouble.

Patient Story

A party full of love

Volunteers throw a special party for kids spending time in the hospital on Valentine’s Day.

Beware the impulse buy

Those sweets and treats you innocently choose at the checkout line will have a cumulative effect on your health.

Candy ‘yes,’ high blood sugar ‘no’

Enjoy these 3 top tips for how to treat yourself to Halloween without the sugar hangover.

Tiny bellies, big battles

Your kids love to load up on sugar. Some simple approaches can help put food in its proper place.

Slowing the sweet train

You don't need sugary treats to reward your kids—you just need to get everyone on the right track for healthier eating.

Make it an all-treats, no-tricks Halloween

This season brings excitement and fun, but make sure your little and not-so-little ones stay safe.

Making Halloween a treat for kids with diabetes

Start by setting the same rules for everyone in the family.