Warm weather is here, and you may be walking more to take advantage of being outside. Why not ramp up your routine with bursts of fast-paced walking? The technique, known as interval walking, “is a great way to get the most exercise bang for your buck,” […]
Read MoreAlthough bone-weakening osteoporosis is quite common among older people, it isn’t an inevitable part of aging. There’s a lot you can do to shield your bones from this disease. The best insurance against osteoporosis is building the highest bone density possible by your 30s and minimizing […]
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As psychiatrists, we all come across patients who press our buttons and engender negative feelings, such as anger, frustration, and inadequacy.1 These patients have been referred to as “hateful” or “difficult” because they disrupt the treatment alliance.1,2 We are quick to point our fingers at such patients for […]
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How can you keep snacking from derailing your healthy eating program, not to mention weight control? Try these tips. Keep junk food out of the house. There’s a lot of truth to the old joke about the “see-food diet” — you see food and you […]
Read MoreMental strength requires a three-pronged approach—managing our thoughts, regulating our emotions, and behaving productively despite our circumstances. While all three areas can be a struggle, it’s often our thoughts that make it most difficult to be mentally strong. As we go about our daily routines, our internal monologue […]
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A widely advertised facial moisturizer claims to be the best on the market — and sells for $225 per bottle. Should you buy it? Another brand offers a complete skin care […]
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People are often surprised to learn that there’s more to walking than simply putting one foot in front of the other. In fact, a little technique goes a long way to make your walks more enjoyable and more effective. The technique is especially important if you […]
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SWOT analysis (alternatively SWOT Matrix) is an acronym for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and is a structured planning method that evaluates those four elements of an organization, project or business venture. A SWOT analysis can be carried out for a company, product, place, industry, or person. It involves specifying the objective of […]
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To determine whether you have hypertension, a medical professional will take a blood pressure reading. How you prepare for the test, the position of your arm and other factors can change a blood pressure reading by 10% or more. That could be enough to hide […]
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