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Stopping Tobacco: Handling Weight Gain after You’ve Quit
Many people put off quitting smoking because they’re worried about weight gain. Many smokers do gain some weight after they quit--but it’s still better to quit as soon as possible.
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Exercising When You’re Under the Weather
Is it safe to exercise when you’re sick? The answer depends on your symptoms and how sick you feel.
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Quitting Tobacco: Slips Happen
Many smokers slip and smoke a few times while they’re quitting. If that happens to you, just know you’re not alone. And don’t use a slip as an excuse to start smoking again.
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Health Food Trends to Try in the New Year
Need a little push to follow through with those New Year’s health and fitness resolutions? The biggest health food trends of 2019 may help you reach those goals.
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Healthy Resolutions for Women
For many women, caring for their health is not easy. Family duties, work demands and lack of time and energy are roadblocks.
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Foods to Help You Stay Focused
Food is the fuel that regulates your energy and mood, both of which can greatly affect your focus. Improve your chances of maintaining a healthy brain by adding “smart” foods and drinks to your diet.
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Tobacco Withdrawal Mood Changes— or Depression?
Smokers are more likely to have depression than non-smokers. Experts are not sure why this is. People who have depression might smoke to feel better. Or smokers might become depressed more easily because they smoke. Either way, there are treatments for both depression and smoking.
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Coping with Depression
Helping someone with depression can be a challenge. You may feel helpless and wonder what to do. Learn how to offer support and understanding and help your loved one get the resources to cope with this condition.
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Handling Holiday Stress
The holiday season is here, with extra shopping, family time and last minute projects. To reduce stress during this busy time, try to maintain a normal routine. When you can’t do that, try these tips for coping with the chaos.
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Managing Diabetes as a Family
More than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes. It is important for a diabetic to understand this illness, because it can harm the eyes, heart or kidneys. Diabetics need to control their blood sugar levels and take any medicines their doctor prescribes. It’s also important for them to eat healthy and get lots of exercise–and the family can help!
