1.What’s Normal? It’s natural to worry during stressful times. But some people feel tense and anxious day after day, even with little to worry about. When this lasts for 6 months or longer, it may be generalized anxiety disorder. Many people don’t know they have it. So they may miss out on treatments that lead […]

 1.Oprah Winfrey Winfrey said in an interview that anxiety nearly caused her to have a nervous breakdown. “In the beginning, it was just sort of speeding and a kind of numbness and going from one thing to the next thing to the next thing,” she said. “I will tell you when I realized that I […]

 1.Say No to Ice Cream, Say Yes to Berries As much as you may want to, you can’t make yourself feel better with a bowl of your favorite ice cream. It won’t help — the problem is all that sugar. Spikes in your blood sugar can bring on changes in your hormone levels. They can […]

 1.Don’t Abandon Your Diet Americans love eating out — and there’s no reason why it can’t be healthy eating. But you can’t always find out the amount of calories, fat, or salt in a restaurant’s menu items. So follow these ordering tips to make sure you stay within your healthy diet.  2.Some Fats Are Good […]

 1.Are There Benefits to Drying Food? Jerky, fruits, and other dried snacks are tasty and are easy to store and eat. Drying or dehydrating is one of the oldest ways to preserve foods. It makes them last longer and keeps them safe to eat. Nutrition-wise, food stays mostly the same, although the drying process can […]

 1.Global Grain Rice is grown on every continent except Antarctica (sorry, penguins). It’s easily the world’s most popular grain. The Mandarin Chinese and Korean words for rice are the same as for food or meal. There are more than 40,000 varieties. Supermarkets have finally taken notice. So you’ll find a wide world of rice to […]

 1.Walnuts: Omega-3s by the Handful It’s easy to add walnuts to a morning bowl of cereal or some snack-time trail mix. They are an excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), one of the three omega-3 fatty acids and the one most commonly found in plants. Other nuts also have some ALA, although almonds don’t.  2.Enhanced […]

 1.Know the Signs You don’t have to be in a scary situation to have a panic attack. You could be on a hike, at a restaurant, or asleep in bed. All of a sudden you get a strong surge of fear. This triggers physical symptoms like a pounding heart, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, chest […]

 1.It’s More Than Being Scared Your body’s “fight or flight” response kicks into high gear. It can seem to come from nowhere — maybe as you walk down the street or do the laundry. It can even wake you out of a sound sleep. There’s often no obvious reason for your combination of symptoms. That’s […]

 1.Can You Bend the Health Rules? Trying to be healthy can feel overwhelming. From exercise to nutrition to doctor visits, there’s a lot to remember and a lot to fit into your life. Fortunately, most “rules” aren’t one-size-fits-all mandates. So where can you take shortcuts or give yourself a break?  2.Water “Drink eight glasses of […]