By Judy Torel You can’t go anywhere in America without being confronted with images of thin and ultra lean models and celebrities. Magazine covers, TV shows, Hollywood movies and even advertisements on the sides of public transportation relentlessly emit a...

Divergent holidays provide opportunities for unity, understanding By Amy E. Tucker The countdown to Christmas has begun. Hallmark started it in July with their holiday ornament premiere and retailers nationwide have been lining shelves with merchandise since September and bombarding...

Bustling city streets! Chestnuts roasting on an open fire! It’s Troy’s Victorian Stroll. This popular–free annual holiday tradition transforms the streets of historic downtown Troy into a magical stage of song, dance and family enjoyment. Now in its 24th year,...

It amazes me to think that in just a few weeks the buses will be back on the roads and school will be in session. Even though I’ve long been out of school, the start of the school year always...

casual and elegant rolled into one Overall rating on a scale of 1-10Service 9 •Food - 8 •Ambiance - 9 •Price - $$$$ By Danielle Pitanello Among the numerous restaurants that line Broadway in downtown Saratoga, a new one is...

By Henry Klein III Few things go together as beautifully as wine and cheese. Why does this couple compliment each other so well? It’s the tannin — the chalky, dry taste experienced when drinking wine. Quite simply, cheese cuts the...

By Michelle Marks, phd At one time, seeking professional help was something you kept to yourself. Today, many people openly admit that they turn to therapists to help them through their problems. If you’re considering psychotherapy, but don’t know much...

By Raymond F. Angelini, Ph.D. Every relationship we’re involved in will experience its share of conflict. How well we resolve this conflict is a key predictor in terms of how successful and long lasting our relationships are likely to be....

By Randy Cale, PH.D When dealing with children who are moving through those pre-adolescent and adolescent years, our tendency is to respond to them in very controlling ways. We speak to them as if we have control over them, but...