October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's important for all women — and men — to know the risk factors and warning signs of breast cancer to help identify issues early. Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio chapter has resources to help women find information about self-exams, mammograms and other local support.

Throughout a woman’s life, maintaining personal health and wellness requires a healthy lifestyle. You need to eat right, stay active, maintain an appropriate weight and avoid things, such as smoking, that put your health at risk. However, there are so many factors you can’t control, so it’s critical to get the medical care you need to prevent disease and identify health problems early. Here's a guide to determine recommended screenings and health needs in each age bracket.

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Looking to add a little flavor to your Halloween celebration that is sure to keep all your little costume-clad guests in a festive mood? Here are some perfect ideas to dress up those treats.

Families kicked off both autumn and the Halloween season by decorating pumpkins at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch. The fun’s just begun — the library has several Halloween programs coming up in the next few weeks.

The Ohio PTA and National PTA are promoting a way for parents to take charge of their child’s learning in school. BeALearningHero.org provides important education tools and information on specific grade requirements and more.

Halloween gives kids — hey, adults, too — a chance to dress up and have fun creating costumes to show off their interests. While certain costumes remain popular year after year, there are definitely some newcomers made popular by this summer’s blockbusters. To help your little ghost or goblin come up with a great costume this year, here are a few ideas to get you started, along with cost-cutting tips so you still have enough money on hand to keep your candy bucket full for all those trick-or-treaters.

Explore the world of ancient creatures that once roamed the Earth on National Fossil Day. You can celebrate the day at Cuyahoga Valley National Park by joining the fossil hunt expedition at the rocks of Furnace Run, located at the Everett Covered Bridge.

It's Halloween on Saturday and if you're still looking for family-friendly Halloween events, there's lots of happenings. Take your family and enjoy the non-scary activities, which include trick-or-treating, hayrides, kid-friendly games, crafts and much more.