Lifestyle

There's no doubt about it: Changing habits is hard. So if you've had weight-loss disappoints in the past, it's understandable that your confidence in making lasting changes might be low. However, the stronger your belief is that you can accomplish a goal or change a behavior, the better your chances of success are. Behavioral...

Other Birth Control Options When you think of birth control options, what comes to mind? Birth control pills are a popular choice, but don't stop there. Other birth control options abound and the choice is up to you. If you need birth control only occasionally, over-the-counter male or female condoms might be appropriate birth control options....

If your BMI is in the obese range, your health care provider will typically review your health history in detail, perform a physical exam and recommend some tests. These exams and tests generally include: Taking your health history. Your doctor may review your weight history, weight-loss efforts, exercise habits, eating patterns, what other conditions you've...

Let's face it: being a mother is difficult. There appears to be an endless list of tasks, errands, housework, and kid's activities. This can be made even more difficult if you have a job outside the home. With so much time spent caring for one's family and exhaustion setting in, finding time for self-care...

Keeping your temper in check can be challenging. Use simple anger management tips from taking a timeout to using "I" statements to stay in control. Do you fume when someone cuts you off in traffic? Does your blood pressure rocket when your child refuses to cooperate? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion but...