Category Archives: Wellness

  New Year’s resolutions are so full of promise and optimism… Exercise every day!  Learn to_____!  Take an exciting trip!  There’s nothing wrong with any of those resolutions.  They’re all great.  But, what if you could really make changes that would affect not just one aspect of your life, but … Continue reading…

  A recent study found that teens who use marijuana regularly before age 18 incur a significant loss in IQ, attention span and memory in adulthood. That’s bad news. But the really bad news is that stopping doesn’t reverse the damage. You see, adolescent brains are still developing and are … Continue reading…

  Having a miserable week is easy; just do these five things each day: worry a lot, focus on getting rich, compare yourself to others, cling to unrealistic expectations, and be 10 minutes late everywhere you go. Seriously, who wants that? But it’s easy for one bad choice to lead … Continue reading…

  A wise man once said, “It’s not a matter of if you’ll have trouble in this life, it’s just a matter of when and what kind.” And how true that is. Even in the most blessed families, there are heartbreaks, challenges and crises that come up sooner or later. … Continue reading…

  Most of us have one or two harmless things we’d rather not share with the outside world, but some of us  are slaves to our secrets… online  affairs; alcohol addiction, temper problems—all are secrets that can consume and destroy our lives, marriages, and  families. In this week’s Learn A … Continue reading…

  In today’s world, pressures start to mount very early in life.  Four-year-olds are pressured to perform in sports. Children are expected to read chapter books before they turn five, and pre-teen girls are expected to dress like models.  That’s a lot of pressure, and it makes children anxious as … Continue reading…

  It’s a funny thing about habits—they have consequences whether they’re good or bad for us. Form a good habit and it pays good dividends. Drag around a bad habit, though, and you’ll eventually reap some bad outcomes. Whether it’s about the food on your plate or the way you … Continue reading…

  One in four women will suffer with clinical depression at some point in their lives. And while there are effective treatments available, many women suffer in silence, refusing to seek relief. But a study recently released by the National Research Council suggests that moms have an even greater reason … Continue reading…