Edward Abramson, a California psychologist, reported to ABC news in 2007 that approximately 90 percent of females surveyed "expressed dissatisfaction with their bodies." Diet patches marketed to women as a system of weight loss are classified as...
Most kids develop pimples as they approach their teenage years and their hormones gear up for puberty, with eight out of 10 preteens getting acne, according to TeensHealth. This skin disorder is normal for kids as they mature, but some cases are...
Envy is a very strong emotion. In small doses, it may serve as a motivating factor in life. However, in larger doses there may be signs envy has become toxic and will sap joy out of life. Everyone experiences envy at one time or another. No one is...
Books, diets, videos, equipment, gyms, clothing and personal trainers are all cashing in on the worldwide fitness craze. Popular fitness programs focus on exercises for the abs, arms, backside and legs, but what about the 3-lb. organ that is...
Whether you're working out for the first time or trying to recover your former fit physique, getting in shape can be challenging. Chances are good that you know all the benefits of getting in shape, from the reduced risk of health problems to...
Some children avoid new, challenging or uninteresting tasks, much to the chagrin of parents and authority figures. Children who avoid tasks do not develop the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities needed to succeed in the adult world. Parents...
There's no easy way to get over a broken heart. When you lose someone you love, whether it's a mutually agreed-upon parting of ways or an unexpected ending, you can experience physical pain, in addition to emotional pain, because being rejected...
Your outlook on life helps to reduce your stress levels, boosts your self-esteem and even improves your health, according to the Mayo Clinic. Additional health benefits include lesser rates of depression, improved resistance to the common cold and...
The American Academy of Pediatrics affirms that child discipline is a healthy and necessary part of good parenting. Your child needs you to set appropriate boundaries for him and correct him when his behavior is inappropriate. However, your...
Caring for an elderly parent with Alzheimer's disease or one with a disagreeable disposition can be trying and overwhelming. According to the National Institute on Aging, everyday challenges that include the basics, such as eating, dressing and...
"Most survivors single out loneliness as the worst of their tribulations," notes Bruce Chapin, author of the book "The Hardest Challenge: Surviving the Death of a Spouse." To cope with loneliness after the death of a loved one, you have to make a...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, or NIMH, major depressive disorder affects approximately 6.7 percent of the U.S. population over age 18. The primary signs of depression are hopelessness, helplessness and a sense of futility....
According to Seth Roberts, Ph.D., losing weight may be as simple as drinking a few tablespoons of olive oil daily and holding your nose while you eat. Roberts is the creator of the Shangri-La Diet, which focuses on drinking light olive oil...
Self-confidence is an intangible quality that is a more accurate predictor of human performance and happiness than wealth, talent or genius. Like talent and genius, however, self-confidence is subject to both genetic and environmental influences....
Modern society allows you far more choices than your ancestors had. One of the consequences is that proper decision making has become more important than ever before. Unfortunately, many people make sudden, life-ruining decisions while others...
"In jealousy there is more of self-love than love," as 17th-century French author François de la Rochefoucauld once said. Today, social psychologists agree. Jealousy is a moral emotion that serves to protect our self-worth, just like anger...
While not all claims are true that connect eating certain foods with improved sexual endurance, there is research that supports the aphrodisiac effect of some foods. "There's a growing body of evidence that some of the vitamins and components in...
Approximately 40 million adults in the United States are living with an anxiety disorder, reports the National Institute of Mental Health. Anxiety disorders---including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress and panic...
The number of people on diets has decreased over the years, reports "The New York Times" -- and that's a good thing. In September 2008, the online website for the "Times" reported that 26 percent of women and 16 percent of men claimed to be...
Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus often used mental imagery to visualize his swing and even the trajectory of the ball before getting ready to play. Mental imagery is a helpful tool that can help athletes focus on their strengths, build confidence and...
Jealousy appears in mythology, literature and religious writings. Whether motivating Greek gods in ancient myths or inducing misery in the form of Shakespeare's "green-ey'd monster" in Othello, jealousy spares no culture, race or gender. Its...
