About.com Health: Things Not To Say About Health Issues

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor Health issues, and even healthy lifestyles, can be very sensitive and personal in nature. To help you navigate how to discuss someone's illness--or her daily hardcore workout routine--our health channel Guides have put together 37 stories about "What Not To Say" in a variety of situations. Let foot-in-mouth gaffes be a thing of the past! 37 Lists of What Not To Say About Health Issues Ever been in search of the right words to say about someone's illness or super healthy habits? Or perhaps you've been the target of ignorant and insensitive comments yourself? Learn how to handle difficult and awkward situations with these tips. 37 Lists of What Not To Say About Health Issues What Not To Say To Someone With Alzheimer's 15 Worst Things to Say to Someone Who Is Depressed Search Related Topics:  what not to say  about.com health  health misconceptions How to Discuss a Breast Cancer Diagnosis One in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, so chances are you'll know someone with the disease. Pam offers up phrases to avoid, and more supportive things to say instead. 8 Things Not To Say To Someone With Breast Cancer 5 Things Not to Say to a Colon Cancer Patient 10 Things Not to Say to Someone With Breast Cancer Search Related Topics:  things not to say  emotions  breast cancer support When a Loved One Won't Exercise If you're a big exerciser, but a loved one doesn't even like to walk down the block (when doing so could improve his health), understanding the reasons is more effective than nagging. 6 Things Not to Say to Non-Exercisers 10 Things Not to Say to Marathon Runners 10 Things Not to Say to Fans of Walking 10 Things Not to Say to Someone On a Diet Search Related Topics:  what not to say  getting your spouse to exercise  motivating nonexercisers How to Discuss Addiction Addiction is a serious disease that often leaves the addict's loved ones feeling helpless about what they can do. A starting point is learning things not to say, that could push a person even farther away. 5 Things Not to Say to an Addict 8 Things Not to Say to Someone Trying to Quit Smoking 7 Things Not to Say to Someone with Anorexia or Bulimia Search Related Topics:  drug addiction  abstinence  relationships and addiction Related Searches Nutrition and Health Mental Health Obesity Health Insurance Health Health Clinics Featured Articles 9 Things Not to Say After a Miscarriage or Pregnancy Loss 12 Things Not to Say to Someone Dealing with Infertility 10 Things Not to Say to Someone With Arthritis 7 Things Not to Say to Your Physical Therapist 7 Things Not to Say to Someone Who Can't Eat Gluten 10 Things Not to Say to Someone With IBS   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement