SUCCESS OVER STRESS Is your relationship stormy? Indifferent? One-sided? According to Pennsylvania psychologist, Dr. Michael S. Broder, these are the three types of troubled relationships. They account for the high divorce rate, as well as the much higher percentage of non-married relationships that end. Stormy Relationship: This type has plenty of passion, but it may […]
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FAMILY LIFE Teenagers go through a lot of hormonal and social changes that can cause high stress levels and “the blues.” But, sometimes it’s more than that. Some teens actually have depression, which is a real mental health disorder that needs treatment. These are some signs of depression in teens: * Being angry or irritable
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Do you feel as if you’re the target of blame, whether it’s an unreasonable dispute among family members or neighbors or a situation at work with coworkers, bosses, or employees. Bill Eddy, an attorney, mediator, and therapist, and president of the High Conflict Institute in San Diego, says blaming others is increasing
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SELF-CARE CORNER See a doctor if you aren’t getting any better or if your symptoms worsen, say medical experts from the FDA. With children, be alert for high fevers and for abnormal behavior such as unusual drowsiness, refusal to eat, crying a lot, holding the ears or stomach, and wheezing. Signs of trouble for all
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BE FIT Regular exercise can help with the joint pain and stiffness of arthritis. But, many older adults with arthritis aren’t getting the recommended 150 minutes per week of exercise. Exercise can be painful for those who aren’t used to being active. But over time, not exercising can cause even more pain and stiffness, creating
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HEALTHY EATING There’s no doubt that food can be comforting. Our favorite foods can make us feel happy and relaxed. Sometimes when people feel sad, lonely, stressed, or even bored, they may turn to food for comfort. This is known as emotional eating, and most people don’t realize they are doing it. As a result,
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Many people have bought something at the store that they didn’t plan to get. If you buy something simply because you see it and want it, this is called an impulse buy. Some estimates show that the average American spends a few thousand dollars a year on impulse buys. These purchases can add
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Do you ever wish you could erase the stress from your life? Although that’s not possible, there’s another option: change the way your body responds to stress. The American Heart Association recommends the following strategies for dealing with stress. Change your self-talk. Think about some of the thoughts that pop into your
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BE FIT Do you skip stretching after your workout because you don’t have time? This may be a mistake: stretching can have benefits for flexibility, range of motion, and blood flow to the muscles, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. But to reap these rewards, stretching needs to be done correctly. Be sure
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FAMILY LIFE Increased participation in football, soccer, basketball, and other sports also leaves athletes more prone to injury, but certain good practices can help protect them from being sidelined, according to Dr. Scott Rodeo, an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery. * Athletes need to stay hydrated. Water is adequate, but fluids with
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