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ADHD

Who Is Diagnosed With Attention Deficit Disorder?

Temma Ehrenfeld on December 11, 2023

ADHD may be overdiagnosed, and medications may be overprescribed to children who are younger than their classmates.

ADHD may be overdiagnosed, and medications may be overprescribed to children who are younger than their classmates.

Diet

Eating Late Is Really Bad for You

Temma Ehrenfeld on December 7, 2023

It's a bad idea to skip breakfast, delay lunch or dinner, or snack at night. Eating early helps your body clock manage blood sugar and ward off breast cancer.

It's a bad idea to skip breakfast, delay lunch or dinner, or snack at night. Eating early helps your body clock manage blood sugar and ward off breast cancer.

Forgiveness

You Can Stop Holding Grudges

Temma Ehrenfeld on December 6, 2023

Being able to forgive others makes you more resilient. You can learn to let go of anger and bitterness.

Being able to forgive others makes you more resilient. You can learn to let go of anger and bitterness.

Stress

Is Your Child Stressed Out?

Temma Ehrenfeld on November 30, 2023

How to recognize and respond to stress in children.

How to recognize and respond to stress in children.

Boredom

Do You Have Enough Fun?

Temma Ehrenfeld on November 5, 2023

Fun isn't a luxury. It may boost relationships and make you more upbeat and resilient.

Fun isn't a luxury. It may boost relationships and make you more upbeat and resilient.

Attention

Heavy Gaming May Aggravate Attention Problems

Temma Ehrenfeld on November 3, 2023

Too much screen time—especially on games—may aggravate ADHD in kids and 20-somethings. But how do you know how much is too much?

Too much screen time—especially on games—may aggravate ADHD in kids and 20-somethings. But how do you know how much is too much?

Sex

Do You Want to Boost Your Sex Drive?

Temma Ehrenfeld on October 16, 2023

There are good reasons not to have sex. But if you want a stronger sex life, consider medical remedies and slowing down with your partner.

There are good reasons not to have sex. But if you want a stronger sex life, consider medical remedies and slowing down with your partner.

Sex

You Don't Have to Want Sex

Temma Ehrenfeld on October 13, 2023

You're not abnormal if you don't think sex is important or for you.

You're not abnormal if you don't think sex is important or for you.

Health

Artificial Sweeteners May Increase the Risk of Depression

Temma Ehrenfeld on October 1, 2023

Diet sodas may increase your risk of depression, as well as stroke and dementia. Who needs it?

Diet sodas may increase your risk of depression, as well as stroke and dementia. Who needs it?

Anxiety

Anxious? Chewing Gum May Help

Temma Ehrenfeld on September 18, 2023

Chewing sugarless gum may be a simple way to reduce anxiety and increase focus while protecting your teeth and gums.

Chewing sugarless gum may be a simple way to reduce anxiety and increase focus while protecting your teeth and gums.

Self-Help

Self-Help Books That Truly Work

Temma Ehrenfeld on September 12, 2023

Self-help books (or podcasts and websites) can actually help, even with depression.

Self-help books (or podcasts and websites) can actually help, even with depression.

Diet

Weight-Loss Surgery: A Cure for Type 2 Diabetes?

Temma Ehrenfeld on August 23, 2023

Surgery or an injectable med? Surgery is a comprehensive option but either way, it's essential to beat diabetes.

Surgery or an injectable med? Surgery is a comprehensive option but either way, it's essential to beat diabetes.

Suicide

16 Wrong Ideas About Mental Illness

Temma Ehrenfeld on August 21, 2023

Myths about mental health can create unnecessary fear for you and loved ones.

Myths about mental health can create unnecessary fear for you and loved ones.

Sleep

Sleep Apnea Can Make You Depressed

Temma Ehrenfeld on August 17, 2023

Undiagnosed sleep apnea can contribute to depression. So make sure you get a sleep test if you're feeling down and wake up exhausted.

Undiagnosed sleep apnea can contribute to depression. So make sure you get a sleep test if you're feeling down and wake up exhausted.

Consumer Behavior

How to Curb a Shopaholic Problem

Temma Ehrenfeld on July 25, 2023

Overspending can be a serious problem, but it's not impossible to overcome. You can learn to control your spending and live a more financially secure life.

Overspending can be a serious problem, but it's not impossible to overcome. You can learn to control your spending and live a more financially secure life.

Genetics

Do You Want to Know Your Baby's Genetic Makeup?

Temma Ehrenfeld on July 18, 2023

Gene testing for newborns is getting cheaper and can help identify current or future illnesses.

Gene testing for newborns is getting cheaper and can help identify current or future illnesses.

Chronic Pain

Getting On Top of Fibromyalgia Pain

Temma Ehrenfeld on July 11, 2023

Consider a full range of treatments for fibromyalgia, including mindfulness, exercise, and biofeedback.

Consider a full range of treatments for fibromyalgia, including mindfulness, exercise, and biofeedback.

Family Dynamics

Family Dinner Rules

Temma Ehrenfeld on June 1, 2023

Family meal times boost resilience, good eating habits, and social skills for kids.

Family meal times boost resilience, good eating habits, and social skills for kids.

Addiction

Why Does Pizza Seem Addictive?

Temma Ehrenfeld on May 31, 2023

Peptides in cheese can act on the brain and lead to a feeling of calm.

Peptides in cheese can act on the brain and lead to a feeling of calm.

Career

What Happens in Your Body When You Work Out?

Temma Ehrenfeld on May 31, 2023

Learn exactly what happens in your body during workouts and you may be more motivated to go for that brisk walk. Any exercise habit could extend your life.

Learn exactly what happens in your body during workouts and you may be more motivated to go for that brisk walk. Any exercise habit could extend your life.