Alfie(& Katy)ween

Alfie Kohn: Why Punishment Doesn't Work

Wouldn't you agree that we want kids to respect adults because their judgment is good rather than because they have the power to hurt kids who don't obey them?

Opinion: Why should the Inner Loop sacrifice air quality for Katy?

4 Tips for Pet Owners from Your Katy AC Services Company

Being a pet owner is a wonderful thing, but everyone knows that their hair gets

Hair tips and tricks from a fashion show hair stylist

Katy Reeve from Toni & Guy on what really goes on - and how you can do it at home.

5 Easy Ways to Ween Yourself Off Of Sugar

It can be done. It seems that experts and talking heads everywhere preach the benefits of completely cutting sugar out of our diets. It improves brain function, heart health and even dementia in the long-term. But sugar can sometimes be a necessary evil, and by simply keeping your sugar consumption in-check, you reap the same health benefits as those who cut it out entirely. We spoke with Nikki Ostrower, nutritionist and founder of NAO Nutrition to get her easy and effective tips on…

Dear Doctor: How do I ween myself off sleep medications?

Most over-the-counter sleep aids are not recommended for extended use

Autism in Women Is Misunderstood. One Woman Shows Us Why

Autism in women is often misunderstood and, for individuals like Katy, it can result in not being believed. To help fight against this, she clarifies how some of the more well-known autism symptoms present themselves differently in women and men.

7 Reasons Why You Need to Walk More

You might already be walking regularly, even daily, but are you actually moving enough? Movement expert Katy Bowman points out that even if you ...

The problem with what people think drowning looks like

There's a problem with how we think of drowning. "It is so fast, it is silent, and it isn't what you think it would look like," said Katy Damm, owner of Swell swim school. We tend to picture splashing, flailing arms and cries for help. That's not really the case in real life. First off, you might not hear anything at all. The person in the water has to breathe before they can scream for help.

4 Tips To Keep Your Vegan Dog Safe on Howl-o-ween 

Ensure your four-legged family members have a happy howliday—which means: 1) plenty of vegan dog treats, and 2) taking the kale costume off early.

Howl-o-ween: Do you dress up your pet?

Submit your own photos of your dressed up pets by posting them on our wall or emailing oalife@oaoa.com. Include your name, your pets' name (and description), and where you're from.

How to prepare yourself for a good end of life

By Katy Butler My parents lived good lives and expected to die good deaths. They exercised daily, ate plenty of fruits and vegetables, and kept, in […]

Two Tips for Dealing with Food Allergies on a Budget

By Katy DeDeyne When you’re trying to make better financial decisions, one of the first areas to look at trimming back is food. From cutting down on dining

10 things to consider when planning a destination wedding like Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry

How to plan a destination wedding: 10 tips to pull off the perfect wedding abroad including choosing your dream wedding venue and meeting legal requirements

19 things Katy from Fair City has missed out on since being locked up