Women's Health - Healthy Mind
Reaching a goal involves having the right mindset. These six tips will help you stop sabotaging your dreams with negative self talk.
For a growing number of women, anorexia and bulimia isn't their teen's problem; it's theirs. Learn more about this very real health issue.
Studies show that most adults would be happier, and healthier, if they occasionally acted like a child. Here are three tips to try.
Now that you're older and wiser, you may want to pass on what you've learned to the teens in your life.
When it comes to these bugs, what's fact and what's fiction? Let us set the record straight.
"Work-life balance." It's a pretty elusive term. Is it actually possible to have it all?
Save time and stress with these ingenious ideas from organizing experts.
Having trouble paying attention? Train your brain and improve your ability to concentrate.
One look in the mirror can gauge your stress levels. That's because, left uncontrolled, stress takes a physical toll on your body, inside and out. Here's how to make a change.
Does the prospect of retirement frighten you? Here's how to face your fears head-on.
If you're among the 7.5 million Americans living with this skin condition, we've got tips to help you look and feel your best.
Here are some reasons you'll want to get between the sheets, and linger a little longer, too.
Maca, better known as Peruvian ginseng, is purported to be an aphrodisiac. But can it really make you perform better in bed?
Adults ages 50 and older are at an increased risk for STDs. Here's what you need to know to avoid catching or spreading serious diseases.
Big changes are coming to health insurance that may affect your family. Here is the information you need.
If it's sometimes hard to grasp words and facts that you used to have a handle on, it might be time to get a grip, literally.
A new study reveals how being open about your sexuality can bode well for your health.
You'll hear lots of advice if you're pregnant or a new mom, but not all of it is correct. We'll help you sort the facts from the folklore.
This communication tool can help your family unit thrive. Here's how to organize a successful session.
Here are five common therapies that have shown promise for those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
From the school yard to cyberspace, here's how recognize bullying in all its forms and how to teach your child the best ways to respond.
Is Alzheimer's a result of genetics or environment? Scientists say both. While you can't change your genes, you can alter your lifestyle to help reduce your risk of this degenerative brain disorder.
The Mediterranean Diet isn't just good for your health; it can benefit your love life, too. Here's how to diet your way to a better libido.
Need a reason to get moving? Let your nagging spouse (or child) help you out. Learn why nagging can be good for your health.
On the road to romance, women may encounter several speed bumps. Surprisingly, some are self-inflicted. Learn about the three main roadblocks, plus find tips to get back on track.
Your reputation is the bedrock of your good name. Here's how to look after it.
Sometimes it's not a telltale sign of abuse. Other times the victim is in denial. Whatever the situation, there is help.
Hot flashes are a well-known, frequently-complained-about source of discomfort brought on by menopause. Here's how to get relief from these and other "more-than-just annoyances."
Think you're too old to pick up a sexually transmitted disease? Think again.
New research demonstrates the domino effect among brain cells; all it takes is one aging brain cell to affect another. Here's how to help keep them all healthy.
Put your best face forward with these seven expert-tested tips.
You love your pet. But what happens if your significant other can't set foot in your home without coughing or sneezing? Don't let allergies end your relationship. Read on for ways to solve the problem.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complicated condition distinguished by fatigue that isn't relieved by rest. Does this sound familiar?
Ready to jettison your job? Not exactly sure if you can swing it? Our aging expert shares some insight.
If you have a stash of seldom-used perfumes sitting on your vanity, get creative and use them to scent your home. Here are some fun ideas.
Yes, you do need disability insurance. Here's why, and here's how to make sure you've got enough coverage if you suddenly find yourself injured and suffering a loss of income.
Improve your mood (and your health while you're at it!) with these helpful hints.
Long-married couples face crises, too. To help avoid marital dissolution, put these healthy practices into place.
If you're open to love, your next relationship could be right around the corner.
These simple tips will help you clear away the clouds to let the sunshine in again.
Stop the replays and hit "pause". Ruminating over a problem may lead to an even bigger one: depression.
Understanding how the appointment will go can help alleviate any worries for you and her.
Therapy can be an effective tool when coping with difficult situations, but many insurances plans don't cover mental health services, or they require expensive co-pays. Here are some ways to find affordable treatment.
Add these to your diet to help improve memory, reduce inflammation, control blood sugar, and more.
Friends matter. They inspire, advise, and comfort us in a way no one else can. Here are examples of some friendships worth cultivating, and others worth cutting.
Obesity in adults may affect the way physicians treat them. According to research, doctors are less compassionate toward overweight patients, making patients less likely to seek treatment.
If the guy (or gal) in the white coat makes your heart race and your palms sweat, you may end up avoiding your dental visits altogether. Here's how to get to the root of the problem so you can start taking care of your teeth again.
Our guide will help you look your best, no matter how many birthdays you've seen.
Health guidelines are forever changing, so it's important to stay up-to-date. Be sure to bring this list of questions to your next doctor's appointment.
To get more out of life, sometimes you have to opt for less. Here's how.
This environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical-laden cleaning products works great on wooden floors, stainless steel appliances, and more. It effectively breaks up grease and sends mold and mildew packing.
Can't exercise like you used to? Follow this five-part strategy to stave off weight gain as get older.
Looking up your doctor on the 'net? Here's what you need to know first.
Taking a brisk walk or doing a crossword puzzle: Which one is better for brain health? You may be surprised to learn the answer.
A whiff of this woodsy, pine-scented herb may help boost your brainpower.
You're never too old to volunteer. Senior volunteers offer a breadth of experience to the younger generation.
Not only does holding a grudge affect your relationships, but it can also hurt your health. Here's how to begin letting go of resentment.
You know helping others makes your heart feel happy, but it can make your heart healthy, too!
A new study has zeroed in on a promising approach to erasing painful memories from the mind. This research may lead to improved treatments for anxiety disorders.
Today's senior residences are bustling hotbeds of activity and energy, offering more options for fun and healthful recreation.
Looking to rekindle some of the closeness between you and your partner? Try a little TLC.
While some symptoms of neurotic behavior are natural, displaying too many could have a negative effect on your relationships.
There are five main categories of intense, unrealistic fears about certain things and situations.
If you're on stress overload, two of the top things you should do are to take a breath and prioritize.
Combining education, medication, and psychotherapy shows promise.
Prevent feeling overcome by the season of stress with these tips.
In order to grow, you have to be honest with yourself. Here's how to get back on track.
Oh, go ahead, let your mind wander. Did you know it's actually good for your mental health?
Listen. Stay calm. Ask questions. Follow these tips to benefit from feedback and not just become defensive.
Statistics paint a worrisome picture when it comes to aging Americans and mental illnesses like depression.
What's the compelling evidence that shows optimism affects your body's ability to recover?
Like exercise, rest, and healthy eating, having a good laugh is a part of the whole health package.
Public shaming went out with the Puritans. There are other ways for couples to give and receive feedback in the presence of others.
Take time out to renew. One of these five healthy retreat options could offer just what you need.
There's no debating the stress of some jobs. But even enjoyable work can encourage mood disorders.
Surprise! A different day might be worse, but you can lighten your load any day of the week.
Single? Married? Divorced? Your answer may have a direct impact on your health.
Here's how to give your body the energy and strength it needs to stay healthy as you get older.
You've probably heard you should "forgive and forget." But new research shows old standard is flawed logic. Here's a better way to process your emotions.
When you're sleep-deprived, you're more likely to take chances and make reckless decisions. What do brain scans reveal about being overtired?
Painkillers are powerful medicines, but with them come the real risk of abuse. Understand the myths and determine how to use painkillers safely.
Persevering through trying times may have long-term benefits, new research suggests. What can you reap from life's difficulties?
Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be for couples. Include all the other people you care about in your life.
The debate rages on as to whether social networking sites isolate people or contribute to global connectedness. One new study's results offer an interesting perspective.
In a society obsessed with beauty, most of us don't want to stand out because of our appearance. Whether you have a physical deformity, or are just unhappy with some aspect of how you look, follow these tips to work toward better quality of life.
A recent study showed that a lack of B12 can not only result in lower scores on tests of cognitive ability; it actually can correlate with smaller total brain volume.
A new observational study uncovered why men seem to struggle when it comes to talking about their problems. Read on to get the scoop.
Everyone has life goals and dreams, but many people have no idea how to achieve them. That's where a life coach can help. Life coaches help you create the blueprint to become your best self.
All couples experience some moments of uncertainty, but if your spouse possesses too many of these 10 traits, he may not be the right man for you.
Here are tips for working through grief in a healthy way when it involves an entire community.
If you're newly single, you may be feeling a whole range of emotions, both negative and positive. Still, assessing yourself honestly is an essential step to avoiding future relationship blunders.
Remarriages are tough enough, so if your new spouse has children, accept that he or she will probably need to see the children's other parent.
During the Great Depression, suicide rates hit their highest level ever, increasing almost 23 percent over the four years of the depression. Since then, suicide rates have consistently risen during times of economic downturns.
Approximately 3.4 million Americans are stalked every year; women three times more often than men. Here are the steps to take if you become a target.
A satisfying relationship with a special someone doesn't happen overnight. If you're looking for love, you may wonder why it's just not happening. You may find the process much easier if you learn to love yourself first.
Work in the United States has become a 24-hour phenomenon. Working irregular hours may also lead to a condition characterized by insomnia, excessive sleepiness during work, difficulties concentrating, headaches, and lack of energy.
One research team studied older people on the small Greek island of Ikaria, a place where fully one-third of residents live to at least 90, and found that the residents share many healthful habits.
Your partner is undergoing a traumatic experience. You want to be supportive, but he's not the easiest person to help. Here's what to do.
If you're suspicious that your partner has broken your trust, it can be a heavy burden to carry around. Get at the truth by looking for these ten tell-tale signs.
There are many reasons to take on this challenge, and mental acuity is probably at the bottom of the list. But that doesn't diminish the brain benefits it can confer.
If you've struggled with giving up a bad habit, or trying to create a new one, don't be too hard on yourself; it's not a personal weakness or lack of self-control. Turns out, there's a whole science behind habit formation.
Looking at pornography doesn't have to be a problem, but you do need to worry if it becomes uncontrollable, abusive, or detrimental to your intimate relationship.
New lovers attribute their passionate feelings to matters of the heart. However, scientists are unraveling the science of falling in love and linking it directly to the brain.
In fact, a new study found an inverse relationship over time between quitting smoking and a reduction in depressive symptoms.
While it's difficult to determine the exact reason, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: Treating depression helps patients lose weight.
You've heard it a million times, but the next time you hear "you are what you eat," you can be sure that the statement has been validated by numerous studies.
Women simultaneously give their best as professionals, mothers, wives, friends, sisters, daughters, and more. They work inside and outside the home and somehow find time for everyone...except the one person who is most important: Herself.
Since we can't really sleep the day away, here are a few tips for coping with Valentine's Day.
New research studies further qualify how the quality of the relationship affects a couple s individual happiness and health.
You may not realize that something as mundane as a car accident could put you at major risk for this disorder.
Money can't buy you love, as the song goes. But can it buy you happiness? The answer to this riddle has been the topic of extensive interest and study. The answer is yes and no.
As anyone with a serious illness can attest, being a part of a supportive community is critical. Now, thanks to the Internet, you can reach far beyond your little corner of the world. That's what Jennifer Wilson Cooper, two-time ovarian cancer survivor, did.
While there may be some things about aging that are less than lovable, it turns out that hitting those milestone birthdays often means there are plenty of positives to celebrate. Here are a few.
Most of us have been hurt emotionally by someone. Wisdom is deciding why, when, and how to forgive.
You may value empathy, but sometimes too much empathy can lead to dating and mating mistakes.
Here are three active steps you can take now to set yourself up to not only become a centenarian but do so in the best health possible.
Joint pain may seem to naturally result from purely physical ailments such as arthritis, but there's significant evidence that joint pain can be caused or exacerbated by mental distress.
The disease kills about one in every 10 patients but the results of a new study could change the way they are treated and improve survival rates.
Which veggies promise to reduce age-related memory deficits?
Chronic stress is a villain that causes a host of problems ranging from sleep and digestive disorders to depression. Stress can affect your concentration, lead to weight gain (or loss), weaken the immune system and even contribute to heart disease.
Does the idea of retirement scare you? Here's how to prep for this major life transition.
These simple strategies can knock a whole decade off of your outlook so you'll feel 10 years younger.
Exhibiting defensive qualities is usually viewed as negative, but this may not always be the case for men.
A perfectionist is someone who constantly strives to achieve extremely high standards. You would expect perfectionism to be a good personality trait, but it usually isn t.
Do you believe that most people will tell a lie if they think they can gain by it? If you answered yes to this question, chances are you have a bit of a cynical streak.
Research suggests that your TV-viewing habit can be a deadly pastime.
Boredom may be shaving years off of your life, scientists have found.
Postpartum depression is a common, and troublesome, occurrence. Psychologist Debra Warner explores the issue in her weekly column.
Postpone those candlelight dinners and sex too soon. The flame and the rush can trick you into falling in love quickly and too often with the wrong person.
New study suggests that women with high emotional intelligence get more enjoyment from sex.
You may not want to think about sex when PMS symptoms take over. But sex may be just what you need.
Study finds that yoga and mindfulness meditation can improve the sex lives of women.
Read on for five tips on how to manage your career and motherhood--while still leaving some time for yourself.
More than 200 million days of work are missed each year due to employee depression. Get the whole story here.
You might not hear these tips at the doctor's office, but they could help you live a longer, healthier life.
Late-shift workers put themselves at risk for certain illnesses. Is there anything they can do to protect their health?
Think you're too old to accomplish something? Follow these tips to defy your age and live a longer, healthier life.
Genetics plays a role in many of our health matters and actions, including learning from out mistakes.
Follow these tips to enhance your recall and make your mind more nimble.
For years, researchers had been debunking the age-old notion of a midlife crisis. But a new global study may prove them wrong.
An addiction to your job could compromise your health. Find out whether you're a workaholic, and get on the road to recovery.
Do people walk all over you? Follow these tips to start becoming more assertive.
The way you view your body can affect your health. Follow these tips for an instant body-image boost.
Follow these 10 tips to live a healthier lifestyle in the new year and beyond.
There is currently no cure for schizophrenia, but new research is improving the outlook for patients.
Crowded and bustling malls, repeated trips to the airport to fetch long-lost relatives, and the constant shuffling of cookies and turkey out of your oven can translate into one reaction stress.