mental health

  1. Career Advice

    How to manage your emotions at work

    By Alberto Villoldo, PhD on Feb 4, 2011
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    It's natural for you to feel angry or sad at different times and sometimes for no reason whatsoever. No amount of positive thinking...
  2. Wellness

    Creative ways to not turn to food for comfort

    By Dr Ben Michaelis on Feb 3, 2011
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    Did the start of a new year mean the start of a new diet for you? Did you lose weight or are you back to your pre-diet eating...
  3. Girlfriend getaways

    Girlfriend getaways: 5 Must-go girls-only vacations

    By Tracy E. Hopkins on Feb 2, 2011
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    Leave the boys at home and grab your BFFs for a well-deserved girlfriend getaway. Whether you’re a spa lady, fitness buff or theater...
  4. Stress

    6 Stress-busting foods to stock up on

    By Jessica Padykula on Feb 1, 2011
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    Studies have shown that food and stress are linked. While some foods may cause angst, there are other foods that reduce stress,...
  5. Parenting

    Florida Mom Julie Schenecker killed teens for being “mouthy”

    By Laura Willard on Feb 1, 2011
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    Is there anything in this world that would cause a mom to shoot and kill her children? The answer is no for nearly every one of us....
  6. Losing Weight

    5 Diet books for weight loss success

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Jan 28, 2011
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    Have you already ditched your New Year's resolution to lose weight -- for good? To get you back on track and motivate you to toss...
  7. Happiness & Friendship

    Overcome toxic emotions to improve your relationships

    By Alberto Villoldo, PhD on Jan 27, 2011
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    You are always in relationship with another, be it your beloved, your family, the taxi driver or yourself. Relationships bring out...
  8. School & Education

    Teaching our kids the art of creativity

    By Dr Ben Michaelis on Jan 17, 2011
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    As parents we often put a tremendous emphasis on our kids doing well in school. A good education is important, but academic learning...
  9. Living rooms

    Why women need a Mom Cave

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Jan 5, 2011
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    For decades, men in America have had a retreat in their homes all to themselves, the Man Cave. But according to a survey conducted...
  10. Exercise & Fitness

    No OM Yoga: Modern yoga for women on the go

    By Kimberly Fowler on Dec 28, 2010
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    If you’ve avoided yoga because you aren’t an OM-chanting pretzel poser and the hour-long traditional yoga classes don’t fit into...
  11. Wellness

    10 Ways to take control of your health

    By Kathy A. Johnson on Dec 23, 2010
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    Have the last few weeks of family gatherings and holiday festivities left you feeling unhealthy and out of control? Take heart — a...
  12. Wellness

    Mind-body connection: The psychology of healing

    By Laura Carson Miller on Dec 21, 2010
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    What does being healed mean to you? How much does the mind truly affect your ability to recover after an illness, undergoing surgery...
  13. Career Advice

    5 Ways to beat workplace anxiety

    By Jonathan Berent, LCSW and Amy Lemley on Dec 14, 2010
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    Everyone gets stressed at work sometimes. But when daily stressors at work cause you to feel preoccupied, scared or even panicky,...
  14. Mom & Dad

    Keeping holiday stress in check

    By Tiernan McKay on Dec 11, 2010
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    For most of us, the holiday season brings with it a mixed bag of emotions. While it's always fun to spend time with friends and...
  15. Losing Weight

    Weight-loss tips: How to find your inner skinny

    By Sarah Kelsey on Nov 18, 2010
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    For most of her life, Lori Wengle battled with her weight. And though she’s finally found her skinny (a.k.a. her best weight), she...
  16. Conditions

    Fighting back against epilepsy: One woman’s success story

    By Karen Hawthorne on Nov 17, 2010
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    Alysse Mengason of Birmingham, Michigan, had a grand mal seizure in her sleep and went into a coma. When she woke up she had no...
  17. Aging

    Talking to your aging parents about eldercare

    By Sarah Kelsey on Nov 12, 2010
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    Talking with your aging parents about their health is tough, but it’s an important conversation to have, both emotionally and...
  18. Exercise & Fitness

    Fitness trend 2011: Mind-body connection

    By Lisa Armstrong on Nov 12, 2010
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    With the downturn in the economy and stresses at work and home piling up during the holidays, the search for new and easier ways to...
  19. Dieting & Nutrition

    Smart foods: 7 ways food impacts mood and memory

    By Elizabeth Somer, MA, RD on Nov 9, 2010
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    Your diet has a profound effect on how clearly you think, concentrate and remember. Every nerve cell, the chemicals called...
  20. Happiness & Friendship

    Your daughter's self-esteem: 5 ways moms can help girls be themselves

    By Rachel Simmons on Nov 9, 2010
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    If your daughter has fallen under the curse of being the perpetual “Good Girl,” being good may not be good for her self-image and...
  21. Stress

    Holiday tips for coping with difficult family members

    By Lisa Armstrong on Nov 4, 2010
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    All year, you face the stress of juggling work, parties, shopping, cooking and caring for your children or elderly parents. Then...