Most people would be hard-pressed to describe themselves in a single word. Now imagine living in a society that does it for you. In Divergent, civil war leads to a broken society, one that rebuilds by dividing its people into different groups based on their personality traits. These groups are called factions and these are...
People have been talking about intermittent fasting for years, claiming it is the best way to boost your metabolism and lose weight. Does the diet actually hold up to the hype? What Is Intermittent Fasting? In simplest terms, fasting is a period of time when you are not putting calories into your body. Fasting is...
You would be hard-pressed to find someone more self-absorbed than Cher Horowitz from Clueless. She’s a rich kid who drains daddy’s pockets at every turn. She lives in a house as big as a mansion, wears only brand-name clothes, drives (or attempts to drive) luxury cars, and bribes her teachers for good grades. She’s one...
There are a lot of workaholics out there, some by choice, others by necessity. Unfortunately, working long hours can take its toll over time. From sleep deprivation to heart attacks and strokes, working long hours can have long-lasting health implications. A Struggle for Work-Life and Work-Health Balance Long work hours increase the risk for a...
You may love a cheat meal but your waistline won’t — if you make a habit of it, that is. Find out how much leeway your diet has for “less than healthy” food. Is It Okay to Eat That Cheat Meal? Eating a cheat meal may not hurt your metabolism in the short-term but don’t...
Giving birth is a major life event. So is becoming a parent. This can come with hormonal changes and emotional ones too. Keep an eye out for any mood changes that last longer than expected. Moms (and dads) need support so that they can raise a healthy child. Postpartum Depression Is Not Always About Mom...
Life was simpler growing up. I am at that age where technology in high school meant giant desktop computers so big they took over the entire desk. In college, technology brought with it email and laptop computers. Today, how could I live without a cell phone in hand? A Simpler Time In many ways, technology...
Every family has some level of dysfunction. At the very least, they have a family member that finds their way into trouble. Then, there are the people who enable them. Acknowledging the Problem For the Buchman family in Rachel Getting Married, that person is Kym, sister of bride-to-be Rachel Buchman. Let’s say it complicates things...
How you look at the world affects your physical and emotional health. It’s not always easy but here’s why you may want to turn more lemons into lemonade. Take a Look at the Bright Side Optimism may decrease your risk for heart disease. Diagnosis Life summary:Stress and heart disease go hand in hand. Now researchers...
