July 22, 2009
Fatalistic Attraction
A new study reveals beliefs that teenagers think they'll die young, leading them down the wrong paths
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July 22, 2009
You Have Been Warned
Most kids say nothing when something is bothering them. Here are the warning signs to look for and how to get the information you need to help
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May 20, 2009
On the Body Clock
Researchers discover how 24-hour body cycles influence metabolism, aging
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April 16, 2009
How to Handle Workplace Worries
A murky job market means an increase in employee stress - here's how to stop worrying and learn to love your work
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March 4, 2009
On the Road Again
A neglected skill can snowball into an embarrassing conversation piece before you know it. Here's how one writer cut her losses, swallowed her pride and perfected helmet hair in the process
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March 2, 2009
Sugar on the Brain
Diabetics get a mental boost from keeping blood sugar at a safe level
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February 26, 2009
Back to Life
Cancer treatments may end, but the process of healing continues
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February 4, 2009
Slow and Steady
Eating speed could have a direct impact on obesity
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December 31, 2008
Veggies and the Shrinking Brain
Vitamin B-12 deficiency could lead to a loss of brain volume - what does it mean for vegetarians and vegans?
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December 15, 2008
The Happy Network
People with a strong circle of close-knit friends can spread happiness far and wide
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November 21, 2008
Family Feud: Holiday Edition
Struggling to be polite. Straining to smile. Steering clear of potential arguments. Ah, the holiday family gathering
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October 1, 2008
Not-So-Mean Girls
Movies skim over the benefits kids gain from being a part of a social circle
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September 15, 2008
Got Gym-barrassment?
Gender-specific gyms don’t make it easy for people ashamed of their bodies to get moving
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August 11, 2008
Serene Screens?
When it comes to stress, study shows technology can’t top Mother Nature
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July 30, 2008
College Pep Talk
Preparing kids for academic success is more social than educational
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July 22, 2008
I, Megaphone
Tired of feeling invisible? Learn to cheer on the confidence of an important person – yourself
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May 21, 2008
Memory Masters
They're young at heart and lifetime learners - a new study reveals that the minds of 70-year-olds are sharper than ever
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April 2, 2008
Sleepy Time
Contrary to popular belief, Americans average as much or more sleep than they did 40 years ago
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February 29, 2008
Begin to Hope
A new study reveals that even as symptoms of depression begin to dwindle, feelings of hopelessness can linger
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February 27, 2008
Seven Steps to Less Stress
Stress can wreck havoc on lives. Here are seven easy ways to help you start worrying less
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February 11, 2008
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar
Keeping your cool can be ineffective – and unsatisfying – when confrontations come calling. Sometimes it’s better to get angry and get over it
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January 25, 2008
In Case of Emergency
New parents should get finances, guardianship in order when brining a new life into the home
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January 11, 2008
Ha-Ha-Ha-Healthy
Laughter eases the pain in more ways than one and could even add happiness to a relationship
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January 4, 2008
Monday, Muddy Monday
Overcome the start-of-the-week blues with a few simple steps on the weekend
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December 21, 2007
Smells Like Keen Spirits
Lowering an elevated blood pressure or blood sugar can be as easy finding the right smell, taste or distraction
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December 14, 2007
Skip Seasonal Stress
Prevent the holiday blues by moving, loving and lowering your expectations
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November 28, 2007
Healthy – and Happy
Putting the fun into fitness isn’t that hard with a few new ideas and products
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November 23, 2007
Top Tips to Spot College Struggles
College can be a stressful time for young adults as they learn to navigate an independent new world. With kids headed home for winter break, experts offer tips to help parents help their children with the transition
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November 23, 2007
The Power of Positivism
How effective can a good attitude be in making your life what you want it to be? The sky’s the limit
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November 16, 2007
What’s Your Grudge?
Hanging on to negative, resentful emotions can be physically and emotionally damaging. The secret to letting go is figuring out the source of the problem
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November 9, 2007
The SAD Days of November
If you notice that your mood, energy level and motivation take a nosedive each November only to return to normal in April, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here’s how to keep your life on-track
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October 12, 2007
Express Yourself For Better Health
Whether stressed or ill, patients are beginning to look beyond talk therapy to finger-paints, and it just might be what the doctor orders
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September 28, 2007
Play Mind Games
Sharpening brainpower and increasing memory can be as simple as singing the wrong words to your favorite song, playing Sudoku or taking a trip
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August 10, 2007
Pull Yourself Together
Completing work and having fun don’t always have to be at odds – especially once you get your life in order
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August 3, 2007
Dial-In for Weight Loss
From high-tech “diet” phones to telephone wellness coaches, more people are using cell phones to get the 4-1-1 on their health
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July 27, 2007
A Measure of Success?
With scales that promise to measure body fat, treadmills that give information about fat calories burned, heart rate and pedometers that measure every step, how accurate is the information and how can you chart your progress effectively?
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July 26, 2007
Get a Kick Out of It
Like a lot of fitness trends, we jumped right on in with cardio kickboxing and had a lot of fun trying something new. That was then and this is now: Are you doing it right? Make sure you avoid injury and get all the benefits you’re working for
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July 26, 2007
How Much Will It Hurt?
Maybe your fear of a painful colon exam is just in your imagination. Maybe that flu shot won’t hurt as much as you think. Doctors decode the science of pain in this by-the-procedure guide
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July 20, 2007
Understanding the Stages of Cancer
Doctors apply numbers to describe the severity of cancer, and understanding those digits can go a long way toward easing the minds of the afflicted
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July 13, 2007
Book-It for the Summer
Encouraging kids to read over summer break keeps their minds sharp and fosters creativity. Here’s how, and why, to light a fire under their literacy
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July 13, 2007
Turn Tots Off of TV
Forty percent of 3-month-old infants are regularly watching TV, DVDs or videos – a number that jumps to 90 percent by age two. Here’s how to break your little one of a bad TV habit
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July 6, 2007
Heavier with Hormones?
Women frustrated by menopausal weight gain might be packing on pounds courtesy hormone replacement therapy
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June 8, 2007
Booming at 60
The secret to staying vital after 60 isn’t finding the fountain of youth, it’s finding new ways to add joy and stimulation to life
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May 25, 2007
The Importance of Being Angry
Short-term bouts of anger or indignation in stressful situations can be a healthy response – just learn to control the madness before it makes you crazy
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May 18, 2007
Fitness on the Brain
The secret to staying mentally sharp as you age is to never stop learning, loving, dancing and maintaining a healthy diet
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May 4, 2007
Passion on the Side
For those not choosing to make a living as a rock star, poet or baker, following your heart in your free time will still make life better, healthier
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April 30, 2007
Now You Know ...
Who or what to blame for failure to calm chronic headaches? It could be depression
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April 6, 2007
Dear Friend: Why Writing Letters Still Matters
So what if mailing a letter to grandma isn’t as convenient as e-mail? Sending old-fashioned correspondence can keep your mind sharp, your loved ones close and your history intact
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January 26, 2007
The Crying Game
Everyone needs to cry like a little kid from time to time, but location is key. Head to the annals of pop music to find out the best spot to shed a tear
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January 12, 2007
Life After Fido
When is the right time to find a new friend after the death of a beloved pet? Take this quiz
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