Weight Control A heavy child or teenager carries a psychological burden, especially if he or she is the only family member with a weight problem. What’s more, people who are heavy as children have more difficulty in controlling their weight later on, as adults. Concerned family members can take positive actions that help the child […]
How To Help A Heavy Child Lose Weight Read More »
Fitness A carpenter needs a saw, a painter needs a brush, and an accountant needs a calculator. And anyone who’s serious about fitness needs a good pair of shoes (or several, if you’re active in more than one activity besides swimming). The right shoes can make the difference between comfort and discomfort, between safety and
How To Buy Sports Shoes That Fit Read More »
Systematic Stress Management Program Step 6: Time Management Step 6: Time Management Section Introduction Does Time Get the Best of You? Defining Your Life Goals Activity Worksheet Activity Log Time Management Techniques Action Plan for Improving Time Usage Procrastination Quiz How Do I Procrastinate? One Dozen Ways to Overcome Procrastination Should You Delegate? Delegation Caddy
How Do I Procrastinate? Read More »
Weight Control In a culture where “thin is in,” it can be a challenge to focus on being healthy at any weight. Healthy weight is not just about weight in pounds. It includes being physically active, eating nutritious foods, and following a mindful and healthy lifestyle. Persons at a healthy weight have a lower risk
Weight Control Everyone experiences occasional setbacks, especially people on diets. The trick is to prevent a minor slip from becoming a major disaster that thwarts your long-term weight-loss goals. The most determined dieter cheats once in a while-it’s only human. Don’t chastise yourself or give up because you’ve had a slip-up in your eating plans.
How To Survive A Dieting Setback Read More »
Nutrition While Eskimos probably eat more fat than any other group of people, very few Eskimos get heart disease. The answer to this medical puzzle seems to lie in their fish-rich diet. Cold-water fish like salmon and mackerel contain abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, special substances that seem to benefit the body by: *
Get The Health Benefits Of Fish Read More »
Systematic Stress Management Program Step 5: Thinking Differently Section Introduction Match the Self-Talk to the Theory Catch Questionable Comparisons Thought Habits Become Language Patterns How to Dispute a Belief Thought Control Techniques The Power of Creative Imagination Steps for Developing the Most Effective Creative Imagery General Stress Management Guidelines A variety of stress management techniques
General Stress Management Read More »
Nutrition * Buy a variety of fruits and vegetables and put them in places that make them handy to eat. * Keep fruit in a bowl on your table or counter. * Keep cut up veggies in clear containers in the refrigerator and at eye level when you open the door. * Add raisins and
Get Your Fruits & Vegetables Read More »
Substance Use & Abuse Problem drinkers have many options to help conquer their problem. * Psychotherapy. Counseling, one-on-one with a therapist or in group sessions, focuses on feelings and situations related to drinking. The goal is to help an individual cope with emotional problems and other stresses so that he or she no longer relies
Where To Get Help For A Drinking Problem Read More »
Nutrition See how much more you can eat when you choose nutrient-dense foods over ones with the same number of calories, but less healthy nutrients. Frosted doughnut, coffee, nondairy creamer and sugar Calories: 325; Total Fat: 16 grams Fiber: 1 gram Hot dog, chips and cola Calories: 570; Total Fat: 25 grams Fiber: 2 grams
Get More Food & Nutrients For The Calories You Eat Read More »
