Mental Health

Alzheimer's Disease and Sleep ApneaResearchers say there could be an association between apnea and Alzheimer's

Aerobics and weight training aid your brain in different ways.

Brain Health: How Exercise Can HelpHow to exercise your brain? Scientists are finding that different exercises offer different benefits.

Suicide Rate Rising Among Middle-Aged AdultsA new study from the Centers for Disease Control finds that people in their 50s showed the greatest increase in the suicide rate

A Warning About Prescription Sleep MedicationsA federal study finds adverse side effects from medications containing zolpidem, especially for older women

DEPRESSIONHEALTH

Eating Disorder in Midlife Often Overlooked

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

September 19, 2012

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Signs of an eating disorder need to be evaluated regardless of age

Women continue to worry about their weight as they age. Signs of an eating disorder can be overlooked if loss of appetite and weight are attributed to aging.

HEALTH PROMOTIONHEALTH

Teen Sexting and Risky Sex

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

September 17, 2012

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Talk to your teens about the consequences of sexting

MENOPAUSEHEALTH

Why You Should Keep a Hot Flash Diary

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

September 13, 2012

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Write down what you were doing just before the hot flash struck

Keeping track of hot flash triggers could help you control their frequency and severity

DEPRESSIONHEALTH

How to Handle the End-of-Summer Blues

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

September 5, 2012

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It's natural to feel a little sad as the days get shorter and colder, but here's how to preserve the best of summer

DIET & NUTRITIONHEALTH

Green Tea Benefits the Brain

By: Celeste Perron

September 5, 2012

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Evidence keeps piling up about how green tea benefits both body and mental functions such as memory.

HEALTH PROMOTIONHEALTH

How to Build Optimism

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

August 27, 2012

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An expert in positive psychology talks about what you can do to feel better about life

MENOPAUSEHEALTH

How to Sleep Better at Menopause

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

August 23, 2012

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Here are some tips to sleep better at menopause

HYPERTENSIONHEALTH

More Benefits of Chocolate

By: Celeste Perron

August 16, 2012

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Great news for chocoholics: The benefits of chocolate aren't only for your body, but your brain too.

CAREER ADVICEHEALTH

Why Go Back to School?

By: Susan Breslow

August 8, 2012

Come September, will you be wistfully waving good-bye to friends or family members as they leave for school and wishing you were as well? For whatever reason you've put your education on pause, there's an equally good reason to reignite your passion for learning. Find inspiration here to get back into a learning mode. Want to be an educated traveler? Also read Alumni Travel.