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Four Ways To Promote A Happier and Healthier Life
What do huge organizations like Google, FedEx, Harvard University and the American Army have in common? They have all acknowledged the benefits of promoting happiness in their institutions and use Positive Psychology (the study of wellbeing) techniques to bring out the best in their communities. Advocates of this relatively new science explain that all of…
Recipe for Success: Healthy Eating During the Holidays
As the holiday season nears, dont fear the foodor the scale! As a mother and a dietitian, I clearly recognize that this celebratory time of year is much more about food – the anticipation of eating so many especially delicious holiday dishes – than, perhaps, even family and friends.
Psychological Tests for Children
There are times when children need psychological help the same as adults do. Some psychological disorders have physical causes; others are brought on by stress or trauma. Still other childhood psychological disorders are behavioral in nature. Although some of the psychological disorders affecting children are more common than others, none are part of a child’s normal developmental process. Many of these behavioral or psychiatric disorders can be treated.
Is it Healthier to be Busy or Bored?
How many of you feel like you are so busy that you can barely make it through the rest of the week or month? Of course this time of year doesn’t help, but generally speaking, are you someone who is busy or someone who tends to be bored? By nature, I am someone who tends to be on the go all the time. I have many projects going on at once, and I get anxious when I don’t keep busy. I am realizing this is not a totally bad thing.
Health Risks During Sex
Unwanted pregnancy is not the only health risk associated with sex. A number of injuries and conditions, some potentially fatal, can occur during sex, according to My Sex Professor and AVERTing. Women don’t necessarily have to avoid sex to reduce their risks but should always use discretion in their sexual activities especially with new partners.