About.com Health: Shoo Off Holiday Stress Like a Pesky Fly

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor On your mark, get set . . . race you to the end of the year! It's officially full-on holiday time, but as you pack in the parties, personalities, and plethora of hors d'oeuvres and cocktails this season, don't pile on the stress. Get a Handle On Holiday Stress Socializing, traveling, eating, spending--there's more than a little to do at this time of year. But with a few tips to manage it all, you can enjoy the whirlwind of festivities rather than dread them. Read More... Let Holiday Travel Be Smooth Sailing Travel Stress-Free with the Kids, Too Search Related Topics:  understanding stress  holiday stress  stress relief Plan Ahead A little bit of planning can go a long way to streamline and simplify all those things you're doing for others, including the shopping. Read More... Have Fun At Your Own Party Budget to Avoid Extreme Stress (e.g., Debt) Search Related Topics:  holiday stress  stress relief  shopping stress Dealing With People, Or a Lack Thereof "Oh, yeah??!! That's not what you said 18 years ago . . . !!!" Together time can be, well, many things. Whether it makes your holiday complete, or makes you wanna' hightail it to the tip of Machu Picchu (sweet solitude!), it's possible to stay sane even when others seem a little less so. Read More... Spending Time With Difficult People When the Holidays are Lonely Search Related Topics:  conflict resolution  family stress  relationship skills Let Food Entice You, Not Stress You Eat, drink, and be merry! But don't let enthusiastic gluttony add to your stress. Read More... Establish a Healthy Holiday Eating Plan Avoid Emotional Eating Search Related Topics:  weight loss  meal planning  weight loss diets Related Searches Nutrition and Health Health Diet Stress Dealing with Stress Health Management Featured Articles Mmmm, Gluten-Free Eggnog 12 Gifts for Women Who Walk More Gifts For Your Exercising Pals How Aging Affects the Feet Weight Training Can Help You Live Longer Cancer and Suicide: Risk and Prevention   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Mmmmm, Turkey. And Healthier Lungs, Too!

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Sorry, no, gobbling turkey won't help you breathe better. But not only is November about family, friends and feasting in the U.S., it's also time to pay heed to the importance of well-functioning lungs. And who isn't thankful for easy breathing? Dig In, But Don't Overdo It It's fine to load your plate with all the goodies on the table--once. Twice or thrice? Maybe not the best idea. Savor the flavor the first time around to be nice to your belly. Read More... Delicious and Lowfat T-Day Recipes Keep Cholesterol Levels Low at Holiday Time Search Related Topics:  thanksgiving  healthy eating  holiday safety Stay On Your Exercise (or Field) Track With all the distractions this week, don't forget to make time for a turkey trot, or some other type of movement. Read More... Keep on Truckin' ... errr ... Runnin'! Torch Those Extra Calories with Circuits Search Related Topics:  holiday exercise  fitting in exercise  timesaver workouts Eat Right With COPD November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, and how you eat can affect your airways. Follow these 13 tips for a better dining experience on Thanksgiving, and always. Read More... All About COPD Superfoods for a COPD Diet Search Related Topics:  copd diet  living with copd  nutrition and chronic diseases Foods to Prevent Lung Cancer It's also Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and while not smoking is the best way to prevent lung cancer, a healthy diet can also help fight the disease. Read More... The Facts About Lung Cancer Improving Your Appetite During Cancer Treatment Search Related Topics:  cancer prevention  lung cancer diet  exercise Related Searches Health Diet Food Health Fitness Nutrition and Health Turkey Day Heart Health Featured Articles What To Do With All Those Turkey Leftovers The Longevity Cost of Smoking What Is A Smoker's Cough? Crafts Hour with Toilet Paper Tubes Sex in An Empty Nest What Is Body Composition?   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Alzheimer's disease, an incurable and primarily unpreventable condition, is characterized by lapses in memory, communication, judgment and overall functioning. In honor of Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, learn how you and your loved ones can best deal with this most common type of dementia. The Facts About Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's, first identified in 1906 by German Alois Alzheimer, is a progressive neurological disease that currently afflicts 5.4 million people in the U.S. alone. Read More... Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Difficulty Finding Words Can Be An Early Symptom Probable Causes of Alzheimer's Disease Search Related Topics:  dementia  alzheimer's symptoms  alzheimer's diagnosis Diagnosing and Coping With Alzheimer's Disease We all misplace our keys from time to time, or get frazzled and miss an appointment. But rather than with minor episodes of forgetfulness, Alzheimer's is diagnosed after a gradual cognitive decline. Read More... Living with an Alzheimer's Diagnosis What To Do If You Think a Loved One May Have Alzeheimer's Coping with Challenging Behaviors of Alzheimer's Search Related Topics:  alzheimer's diagnosis  alzheimer's warning signs  imaging procedures Is It Possible To Treat Alzheimer's Disease? While there's unfortunately no cure at present for Alzheimer's disease, there are both drug and non-drug options for treating symptoms of the disease. Read More... How Music Benefits People With Alzheimer's Both Viewing and Making Art Can Help People With Alzheimer's Search Related Topics:  alzheimer's treatment  drugs for alzheimer's  behavior management Keep Your Body & Mind Strong to Stay Sharp There's no sure-fire way to prevent Alzheimer's disease, but research suggests that challenging both your brain and brawn may delay the onset of Alzheimer's, and possibly even reduce your chances of developing the disease. Read More... Exercise to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's 6 Tricks to Improve Your Memory and Recall Search Related Topics:  preventing alzheimer's  symptoms of alzheimer's  alzheimer's risk factors Related Searches Nutrition and Health Alzheimer 'S Help Health Symptoms Heart Health Medicare Health Plan Featured Articles Can Playing Computer Games Prevent Dementia? Avoid an In-Flight Emergency: Travel Tips for Older People What You Should Know About Hip Pain Five Reasons Everyone Should Get Tested For STDs Can A Healthy Breakfast Boost Your Metabolism? Blood of the Dragon: Health Benefits of a Tree Resin   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: It's Getting Dark Out . . .

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Yay! We got an extra hour of sleep this weekend. But, boooo! The darkness is still setting in. As we creep closer to the winter solstice, the shortest "daylight day" of the year, don't let the lack of bright sunshine get you down. Lack of Sunlight Can Cause Seasonal Affective Disorder If the reduced number of daylight hours seems to be getting you down, it's likely not just your imagination. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is real and relatively common. Read More... Symptoms of SAD Diagnosing SAD Search Related Topics:  seasonal affective disorder (sad)  sad symptoms  sad causes Treatment for SAD Light therapy, in which light emitted from a box shines on you for a specified amount of time, is currently the main treatment for SAD. Read More... Choosing the Best Light Box Alternate (and Future) Treatments for SAD Search Related Topics:  light box therapy  sad treatment  Will I Be Getting Enough Vitamin D? The sun is the primary source of Vitamin D (your body makes it when the skin is exposed to UVB rays), and light boxes unfortunately don't offer the same fix. But as little as 5 minutes of sunlight a day may be enough. Read More... What Vitamin D Does, and How Much You Need Treating Vitamin D Deficiency May Help Treat Depression Search Related Topics:  vitamin d  vitamins  When Is Depression More Than Feeling Sad, or SAD Itself? Everyone feels down from time to time, but if there's no specific reason for your sadness, and it lasts longer than two weeks, you may be clinically depressed. Read More... Common Causes of Depression Treatments for Depression Search Related Topics:  depression symptoms  depression diagnosis  depression facts Related Searches Medicare Health Plan Health Food to Eat Health Symptoms Health News Children Health Featured Articles Tips for Building Self Esteem Sleeping Medications in Pregnancy Is Ritalin Addictive? Top Exercises to Prevent Osteoporosis The Deep Six Hip Muscles Sikh Women With Facial Hair   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement