According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), lack of sleep is creating a major public safety problem in the U.S. – drowsy driving. The NSF's 2009 Sleep in America poll reports that more than one-half of adults (54%) – potentially 110 million licensed drivers – have driven when drowsy at least once in the past year.
When is eating to relieve stress a problem?
According to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), one in four Americans turn to food to help alleviate stress or deal with problems. However, turning to food in an attempt to relieve stress is an unhealthy behavior that can actually lead to health problems that result in increased stress.
Improving Communication With Your Teen
Why Do We Over - Commit?
Tips to Successfully Change Habits
Forgiveness – Good For Your Health and Happiness
If you find yourself unable to forgive those who have hurt you – no matter how small or major the offense – think again about what you are actually doing to yourself. Holding onto bitterness, pain, blame, anger or hostility is a form of internal stress that can undermine your health and quality of life.
No amount of alcohol safe for driving
Are You In An Abusive Relationship?
Warning Signs of Suicide
September 8 through 14 is "National Suicide Prevention Week." Are you aware of the warning signs of suicide? According to the latest available data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2009, suicide was the tenth-leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for 36,909 deaths.
Women Most Likely to Experience Panic Attacks Have Lowest Awareness Levels
Counseling Can Help Even Very Distressed Couples
Americans Name Money As Number One Factor Causing Stress
Signs of an Addictive Disorder
Most people associate addiction with alcohol, drugs or smoking, but millions of individuals suffer from numerous other types of addictions. Known collectively as addictive disorders, in addition to abuse of substances such as alcohol, drugs and smoking, individuals can also become addicted to compulsive types of behavior such as: gambling, shopping, eating, sexual activity, pornography or use of the internet.
Happiness Improves Health and Lengthens Life
According to a study in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, a review of more than 160 studies of human and animal subjects has found "clear and compelling evidence" that – all things being equal – happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers.