Health & Wellness
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11 Water-Safety Tips That Could Save You From a Swimming Disaster
Summer is here, and people are flocking to the water, whether it’s a beach, lake, pool, pond, river, or backyard creek. But there’s an inherent risk to swimming and other aquatic activities. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that there…
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16 of Today’s Most Ridiculous Health Fads
The pursuit of good health has inspired all manner of unique and unusual fads. And each year brings a variety of new offerings, some of which turn out to be helpful, while others are soon relegated to the reject heap…
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The Top 10 Causes of Death for Men and How to Protect Yourself
Changes in health are hard to anticipate. The best anyone can do is to take care of their body and prepare for the worst, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes it easier to be prepared with data on…
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10 Ways to Shape Up for Summer Without the Gym
As warm weather arrives, most of us start wearing lighter clothes that leave our bodies exposed in all their lumpy, wintery glory. Gym workouts and personal trainers are great for getting back into shape, but they can put a strain…
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20 Ways to Bond With Your Adult Children
As children grow up and move out of the nest, it can often be perplexing for a parent to maintain a close relationship and strong bond with their adult child and avoid possible estrangement. The changing dynamics of the relationship…
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Healthy Ways to Deal With Sibling Rivalry in Adulthood
Social scientists and popular culture give a lot of attention to parent-child and marital relationships, but it is sibling bonds that actually last the longest — longer than our connections with parents, spouses, and friends — while shaping our identity…
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Warning Signs You (or Someone You Love) May Have a Hoarding Disorder
For many people, a messy home is nothing a little Marie Kondo tidying or spring cleaning can’t fix, but for up to six percent of the population, hoarding is a…
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Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Nearly 40 million adults in the United States are providing unpaid care to an adult, and with half of that number joining the caregiving ranks every year, it’s likely to…
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Signs of Depression That Are Often Missed in Men and How to Help
The newspaper article describes the death of a firefighter: He had fought wildfires for weeks in long, low-paying shifts away from home, worked through alcohol use and a recent separation…
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What to Do When a Family Member Becomes a Stranger
Maintaining a strong and healthy relationship with some family members can sometimes be particularly challenging, and the notion that “blood is thicker than water” doesn’t seem to be supported by…
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17 Ways to Have a Safe and Healthy Spring Break
Spring break is fast approaching, with the promise of trips to sunny destinations and the lure of serious partying. Instead of throwing caution to the wind and putting New Year’s…
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13 Signs That It’s Time to Consider Senior Care
The decision to move a loved one into a senior care facility can be a very emotional and stressful decision. “While there is great talk about “aging in place” or…
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24 Ways to Get Free or Cheap Mental Health Care
For most Americans, health issues and income aren’t mutually exclusive concerns. A lack of financial resources can make the difference between finding good care and more suffering, for physical or…
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How Seeing a Therapist Can Save You Money
Psychotherapy is often perceived as a discretionary expense. It ranges from $15 to $45 in insurance copayments for each session, or from $60 to $250 or more if you’re paying…
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I Switched Out Cereal for Oatmeal for Breakfast — Here’s What I Learned
Ditching Cereal I love cereal for breakfast — to me it tastes like milk and cookies. Unfortunately, when I realized that it also has roughly the nutritional value of milk…
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14 Best Winter Activities for Retirees to Stay in Shape
Stay active all winter with 14 safe activities for seniors, from indoor workouts to outdoor options that support strength and independence.
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15 Hangover ‘Cures’ Debunked
No one likes to drink too much (or eat too much) and wake up with morning-after regrets. While there are always excuses and opportunities to overindulge, remember that the only…
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20 Ways to Overcome the Winter Blues
If you have the winter blues, you’re not alone. Seasonal depression affects about 5 percent of the U.S. population, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. The lack of…
