You’ve heard a lot about coronavirus testing recently. If you think you have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and need a test, contact your health care provider immediately. Here, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlines the different types of tests and the steps involved. A diagnostic test can show if you have an active… Continue reading COVID-19: The Basics of Testing
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Fitness Instructors’ Remarks Can Influence Women’s Attitude about Themselves
Women in exercise classes feel good about themselves if the instructor makes positive remarks about strength instead of implicitly criticizing body types, according to new research. “Our goal was to determine whether the psychological outcomes of a fitness class might vary based on whether the instructor made motivational comments based on health versus appearance,” said… Continue reading Fitness Instructors’ Remarks Can Influence Women’s Attitude about Themselves
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time at The Doctor’s Office
For most of us, a visit to the doctor is a stressful event. And that anxiety can lead you to forget the most important points you need to make. Here, from the experts at the National Institute on Aging (NIA), are some strategies to make your visit as productive as possible. Be Honest It’s tempting… Continue reading 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time at The Doctor’s Office
Seven Steps to Making Love Last in Your Later Years
There are few things more heartwarming than seeing a sweet-looking couple in their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond holding hands and laughing together in a park, on an airplane, or standing behind you in the checkout line. The stereotype of older couples is that they’re grumpy and always nagging and snapping at each other. So what’s that… Continue reading Seven Steps to Making Love Last in Your Later Years
4 Tips for Staying Positive on The Road to Breast-Cancer Survival
About one in eight U.S. women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, according to http://www.breastcancer.org/. The website notes that in 2017 an estimated 252,710 more American women will be diagnosed. October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month magnifies those alarming statistics. The disease stays center-stage when a celebrity like actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus announces she has breast… Continue reading 4 Tips for Staying Positive on The Road to Breast-Cancer Survival
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
Aging Doesn’t Have to Age You
After 40 years of writing “Energy Express,” Marilynn Preston isn’t only the author of America’s longest running fitness column, she’s a role model for staying vibrant and engaged as you age. In her new book, ALL IS WELL: THE ART (AND SCIENCE) OF PERSONAL WELL-BEING (Creators Publishing, April 2017, paperback & E-book) she shares her… Continue reading Aging Doesn’t Have to Age You
Most People Don’t Want to See Their Future
Given the chance to see their future, most people would rather not know it, even if they think those events could make them happy, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. “In Greek mythology, Cassandra, daughter of the king of Troy, had the power to foresee the future. But, she was also… Continue reading Most People Don’t Want to See Their Future
Detox Your Attitude in 2017
Editor’s note: When it comes to detoxing, most of us think of our bodies. But detoxing our mental attitudes can be just as important – and can help us achieve our goals as well as feel better. Here, nutritionist and trainer Cristy Nickel reveals the secret to staying motivated, achieving goals, and making your New… Continue reading Detox Your Attitude in 2017
Go Ahead, Pick a Fight! It’s Good for Your Relationship
“Couples don’t split up because they fight, they split up because they don’t know how to grow from conflict and use it as a catalyst to strengthen their relationship,” says Dr. Judith Wright. “In great relationships, fighting is not only healthy, it’s essential.” “One of the most concerning things we hear from couples is when… Continue reading Go Ahead, Pick a Fight! It’s Good for Your Relationship
Staying Positive in The Face of Life’s Most Devastating Challenges
Cary M. Berman arrived in the world 52 years ago already saddled with a rare neurological disease, though neither he nor his parents knew. He was well into adulthood before it was confirmed that he suffered from Late-Onset Tay-Sachs (LOTS), a genetic disorder that leads to damaged cells and a steady deterioration of muscle control.… Continue reading Staying Positive in The Face of Life’s Most Devastating Challenges
Helping Others will Help You
Helping people, whether friends, family or strangers, can help lessen stress in our lives, according to new research published in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. “Our research shows that when we help others we can also help ourselves,” explains study author Emily Ansell of the Yale University School of… Continue reading Helping Others will Help You
Make the Most of the Holiday Season
Shirley Palmer, founder and CEO of Shirley Palmer, LLC, is a master at helping others overcome a negative mindset that oftentimes accompanies the holiday season. “The holidays signal happy feelings and warmth of relationships for so many, but at the same time, we know that they can also bring about negative feelings,” said Palmer. “There… Continue reading Make the Most of the Holiday Season
Dating in The Age of The Selfie
All the good ones are taken … I’m too old to feel THAT way again … I don’t look as good as I used to … I haven’t accomplished enough at my age … I don’t even know how to flirt anymore … For older singles hungry for partnership, these common worries can prevent taking… Continue reading Dating in The Age of The Selfie
Positive Memories May Cure Stress-Induced Depression
Artificial reactivation of positive memories can suppress the effects of depression induced by stress, according to scientists at the RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics, a joint collaboration of RIKEN Brain Science Institute in Japan and MIT. The research, published in the journal Nature, shows how positive and negative memories interact in mood disorders, and… Continue reading Positive Memories May Cure Stress-Induced Depression
My Best Ways to Stay Positive
From the evening news to Monday morning blues, there are things that happen in life that are sure to take your happy mood down a notch. For me, worrying about my job, my (lack of) relationships and any caloric intake over my ideal number per day thanks to one-too-many glasses of wine can throw me… Continue reading My Best Ways to Stay Positive
How to Live Your Life with Confidence
Fear, insecurity, self-doubt and the like can be the biggest obstacles many of us face. In order to overcome that negativity, many people turn to unhealthy behaviors, such as overeating or alcohol abuse. “Compulsive or addictive behavior may temporarily numb that negativity, but it won’t put you on a healthy and wholesome path,” says Darlene… Continue reading How to Live Your Life with Confidence
8 Ways to Get Your Mojo Back Before Summer
New beginnings are the most exciting and energizing times in life. Summer is always a new beginning, because it’s a new season. Now is a great time to get fired up, motivated, and start making changes to get to your next level of you. Most of you are great starters, but not all are great… Continue reading 8 Ways to Get Your Mojo Back Before Summer