Avoiding confrontation. Dreading consequences. Trying not to offend or hurt someone. Naturally shy. Culturally sensitive. Or, just afraid to rock the boat. There are many reasons we may ‘bite our tongue’ and studies show just how often we choose to stay silent when we have something important to say. 69% of workplace managers resist communicating… Continue reading How to Speak up When You Can’t Find the Words
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Parents Need to Have “The Talk” More Than Once With Their Kids
Patting yourself on the back for gritting through “the talk” with your kid? Not so fast: new research from Brigham Young University family life professor Laura Padilla-Walker suggests that when it comes to your teens, one generic conversation about sex is not enough. In her study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, Padilla-Walker found… Continue reading Parents Need to Have “The Talk” More Than Once With Their Kids
When Everything’s Great…Except The Sex
So you’re back on the dating circuit. Maybe you were married before, or in a long relationship. Maybe you’ve been single and without a sexual partner for a while. Now you’re dating, and you’ve found someone you like a lot. You’re both morning people who share a taste for screwball comedy. You agree deep dish… Continue reading When Everything’s Great…Except The Sex
Brain halves increase communication to compensate for aging, study finds
Increased communication between distant brain regions helps older adults compensate for the negative aspects of aging, according to new research. The study, by experts from Duke University and the National Institute of Mental Health, was published in Human Brain Mapping. The aged brain tends to show more bilateral communication than the young brain. While this… Continue reading Brain halves increase communication to compensate for aging, study finds
Communicating with A Person Who Has Alzheimer’s
Here, from the experts at the National Institute on Aging, are some strategies to deal with an often frustrating and heartbreaking issue: communicating with people who have Alzheimer’s. Communication is hard for people with Alzheimer’s disease because they have trouble remembering things. They may struggle to find words or forget what they want to say.… Continue reading Communicating with A Person Who Has Alzheimer’s
Making Sure Your Loved Ones Age Safely “In Place”
Fact: Everyday nearly 10,000 people turn age 65 – and most people, as they age, want to stay in their homes as long as possible — instead of moving into a retirement community. This process is called “aging in place” – but for this process to fully work, any possible risks (physical or emotional) should… Continue reading Making Sure Your Loved Ones Age Safely “In Place”
Why Communication Is The Oxygen That Keeps Relationships Alive
Married couples should have plenty to say to each other, but research says communication is one of the issues they struggle with most. Part of the problem may be that communication is a two-way street, requiring both partners to do it well. And some subjects are more ticklish than others to bring up. “Healthy couple… Continue reading Why Communication Is The Oxygen That Keeps Relationships Alive
How to Pick Your Battles
Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized etiquette expert, author and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, says healthy relationships hinge on a couple’s ability to know which issues are worth fighting over and which ones are worth letting go. She says knowing how to pick your battles is a skill worth mastering and offers… Continue reading How to Pick Your Battles
Choosing the Right Doctor for You
Editor’s Note: You might be looking for a new doctor for any number of reasons – you’ve moved, for example, or your doctor has retired. Here, from the National Institute on Aging, are some strategies to help make the search more productive and easier: Types of Primary Care Doctors Your primary care doctor is the… Continue reading Choosing the Right Doctor for You
The Silent Relationship Killer
If you have engaged in relationships of any kind, you have experienced and likely battled against “silent agreements.” While most people have never used or even heard of this term, silent agreements are present in our everyday lives where they lurk in the shadows of our relationships—at home, in social circles and in the workplace.… Continue reading The Silent Relationship Killer