Mind

Research has shown that people tend to keep resolutions when they’re SMART, an acronym made up by the time management gurus at FranklinCovey that stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Resolutions fail when they’re too vague or based on other people’s perceptions and ideas rather than your own. This year make positive resolutions that you’ll actually achieve. Here are some ideas for unconventional but awesome New Year’s resolutions.

If you’re living or working in a stressful environment, chances are it isn’t just that aspect of your life that’s suffering from the strain. If we’re caught up in an ongoing stressful situation, there isn’t much of our life that remains untouched by the anxiety, anger, worry, and frustration that comes from dealing with these problems on an ongoing basis. If you’re struggling with how to deal with your emotions in these stressful situations, the best thing that you can do for yourself is come up with some coping strategies.

Medical identity theft has impacted the lives of millions of Americans. Although the crime doesn’t receive as much attention as financial identity theft, the results can be just as devastating. Thieves usually target people who they believe will fall for a scam or who won’t notice extra charges and services on their records. However, anyone with a health insurance policy is at risk of becoming a victim. You should be aware of the signs of medical identity theft as well as the steps you can take to avoid it.

There is increasing evidence that social engagement keeps your mind sharp and prolongs your life. Social engagement has declined sharply among baby boomers between 55 and 64 years old. Is it Netflix or is boomers’ lack of confidence to blame? Either way, society is missing out when seniors hole up in their houses. There are countless ways for retirees to make friends, but here are just five examples.

Retirement is a time many people dream of in much the same way as graduation. It’s the hope of new adventures that tantalizes in both events. Equally enticing in retirement is the freedom to spend your time as you choose, to do precisely what you want as you want it. You even have the option to reinvent yourself. It’s a great time! The only question is where to begin.

Fibromyalgia is a very common pain condition. The National Fibromyalgia Association reports that 10 million Americans are affected by the disease, and it affects between three and 10 percent of the worldwide population. Fibromyalgia can affect both children and adults as well as both men and women. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, but it is possible to treat the symptoms so that they may be more manageable.

Deciding to pursue the dental implant avenue is the first step. So, congratulations on deciding to move forward on a potentially life-changing procedure. Before you book your appointment and begin your pursuit of a more confident smile, there are a few things to consider.

For many children, childhood is full of aches and pains. Most children’s bumps and bruises can be attributed to an energetic gym class, or a too-rough tussle with the family dog. However, there are some aches and pains that should raise alarm bells. Today we’re going to delve into whether your child’s joint pain means that they could be vulnerable for juvenile arthritis, and what you can do to help.

As a parent, one of the toughest challenges you face is helping your child expand their minds and be able to play creatively either with little direction or on their own. But there are ways to help you with this difficult process. Granted, maybe you were blessed with a child that oozes creativity and can do so at the drop of a hat. For the rest of us, here are 10 ways that you can help foster creativity in your child regardless of their age.

There are lots of things that we can do to make sure our diet supports healthy, younger-looking skin. There are lots of foods that cause inflammation and are full of unhealthy fats and oils that will only speed up the aging process. Here are some of the worst culprits.