Women's Health - Workplace Issues

Why Are Women Always Cold and Men Always Hot?

The reasons behind this battle of the sexes, and tips for a peaceful solution.

The Link Between Shift Work and Cancer Risk

Shift work (working during the time when most people are asleep) may increase your risk of cancer learn what you can do about it.

What Makes an Effective To-Do List?

A single, simple strategy to make your list work for you.

10 Ways to Avoid Job Stress When You Have Cancer

While there are many benefits to working while sick, you ll still have to cope with job stress and the side effects of treatment. Here s help.

Is Passive Aggressive Behavior Affecting Your Life?

Hostile cooperation is at the core of passive aggressive behavior, a common way to avoid confrontation. Learn more about how to deal with conflict in a healthy way.

7 Easy Ways to Enjoy Doing Nothing

Experts say that doing nothing can reduce stress, help you heal faster, and contribute to a sense of well-being. Here's how to do nothing the enjoyable way.

Is Work-Life Balance a Myth?

"Work-life balance." It's a pretty elusive term. Is it actually possible to have it all?

4 Tips to Find Your Focus

Having trouble paying attention? Train your brain and improve your ability to concentrate.

Reputations: Hard to Build, Easy to Destroy

Your reputation is the bedrock of your good name. Here's how to look after it.

What Jealousy Can Teach You

Ever find yourself green with envy, even toward your friends? Take the time to examine these feelings so you can understand what they really mean.

4 Signs You're Ready to Retire

Ready to jettison your job? Not exactly sure if you can swing it? Our aging expert shares some insight.

Deal With the Dreaded Airplane Headache

While the logistics of air travel can be a pain in the neck, for some, flying can literally be a pain in the head.

8 Ways to Downsize Your Life

To get more out of life, sometimes you have to opt for less. Here's how.

6 Ways to Stop Being Late

Are you chronologically challenged? Here are some tips to get in sync with your schedule.

5 Ways You Could Be Adding to Workplace Stress

With a little effort and some self-awareness, you can motivate your coworkers to put forth their best effort and minimize their stress in the process.

How to Gain Control by Letting Go

Think you always have to be the one in charge? It's time to think again.

Age Discrimination at Work: Could You Be a Victim?

Here are the red flags when it comes to this all-too-common issue, as well as what to do to combat discrimination.

Sit All Day? 10 Feel-Good Tips

If you work at a desk, you run the risk of various muscle, joint, and tendon problems. Keep the aches and pains at bay with these tips.

How to Get Something Positive From Criticism

Listen. Stay calm. Ask questions. Follow these tips to benefit from feedback and not just become defensive.

4 Instant Energy Boosts

Perk yourself up when you need it most with these easy solutions.

Even a Good Job Can Cause Depression

There's no debating the stress of some jobs. But even enjoyable work can encourage mood disorders.

How the Recession Affects Relationships

File under: no surprise. The economic climate has eroded not only retirement portfolios, but our relationships.

Are Mondays Really the Most Depressing Day?

Surprise! A different day might be worse, but you can lighten your load any day of the week.

Is Your Job Making You Sick?

Desks and cubicles may seem benign, but they're often a breeding ground for bacteria. Follow these six tips to stay healthy at work.

Are You Too Nice For Your Own Good?

Learn how to find the middle ground between being accommodating and being stepped on.

Suffering in Silence: Women and ADHD

Millions of women and girls are affected by ADHD, but they're rarely diagnosed. Learn how to spot the symptoms.

8 Easy Stressbusters

Feeling stressed out? Regain your calm with these tips.

How to Deal With the Jerk From Work

Nearly every workplace has one, yet few know how to deal with him effectively. Follow these 6 tips to make your day go more smoothly.

How to Handle National Grief

Here are tips for working through grief in a healthy way when it involves an entire community.

My husband just lost his job. How can I help him through it?

Stress is high when your partner is suddenly out of work, so it's especially important that you stay calm and positive and work as a problem-solving team.