Halloween brings potential health and safety hazards, but there’s no need to take all of the fun out of the night! Keep the boos from becoming boo-hoos by following some tricks (and treats) of the trade.

> Creeped out by calories? Get the stats on 9 sweet Halloween treats

> Before you hack away at that Jack-o’-lantern-to-be, check these “carve with care” safety tips

> Danger-free dress-up: A costume can make you feel scary, silly, or sinister, but it shouldn’t make you feel unsafe

> Tricks for treating: The big night has come! Here are some age-appropriate tricks for safe treating.

> Sugar shock? Here’s how to prevent post-Halloween candy overload.

> Who’s afraid of the big, bad clown? Lots of folks, apparently!

> We fear this? It’s apparently scarier than any spooky creature or frightening threat lurking in the dark!

> The dark? Tunnels? Tight spaces? Heights? What’s your greatest phobia?

> Freddy Kruger may cause nightmares. What else does?

When Labor Day rolls around each year, few of us actually do anything even remotely related to the holiday’s original intended purpose, that is, to campaign for and celebrate workers’ rights. Instead, most of indulge in the long, restful 3-day weekend - or to start gearing up for the new school year. In this weekend’s edition of wellness wisdom, let’s try an all-of-above approach:

Wellness wisdom for a looong weekend:

> Beach-bound? 9 safety reminders

> 5 last-chance summer indulgences

> Why fun is not an option

> Remember these rules of the road

> Plan ahead so you can enjoy being stuck in holiday traffic

Back-to-school basics:

> Back to school - back to sick? (from Living Well)

> See Emma run, watch Jacob catch: teaching your kids play skills

> 5 healthy back-to-school habits (from the Heart and Stroke Foundation)

> Is your child’s school healthy?

Workers have a right to a healthy workplace:

> How to calm workplace stress

> Workplace diet makeover

> 3 invisible health hazards at work

> How ergonomic is your workspace?

> What to do about bullies at work

> 6 heart-healthy grab-and-go lunch ideas

This weekend, get away from it all! But don’t stash stress in your glove box or pack tension in your carry-on! Whether you’re jetting off to distant lands, day-tripping it by car, or dealing with in-town traffic, get away in good health:

> 5 ways to be a fit flyer
> Hidden hotel health hazards
> Don’t forget to pack these items!
> 7 strategies for enjoying traffic
> Do you need any travel vaccines?
> What travel vaccines won’t prevent
> Tips for travelling with a bedwetter
> What is DVT?

What do you remember about being 20?

For some of us, it may be our current place in time and space, while for others it’s hard to even harken back to those bygone days.

I remember eating a lazy junk-food-vegetarian diet (loads of pasta and cheese) and staying up late to study for exams or write yet another essay. I rarely used sunscreen and never wore sunglasses. I hated the gym just as much as I do now, but I walked everywhere and rode my bike a fair amount (with and without helmet). But how fit was I really? And how’s my fitness now?

Turns out that how physically fit we are around 20 - and how well we’ve maintained our fitness since then - can be quite telling of our future health risks. [Read more →]

Today is Earth Day, and we’re not above busting out the oft-used nugget of wisdom: Everyday should be Earth Day! The health twist on the cliche? Most things that are good for the Earth are probably good for you, too!

Be a localvore
Put away your plastics
Recycle plastics the right way
Keep your meds out of the water
Enjoy the free outdoor gym
Park that car and walk your kids to school
Know the risks climate change poses to your health