Every year we see breathless roundups of “medical breakthroughs,” but generally speaking, the changes that are most likely to have an effect on you and your family are the smaller ones -- the new medications, study results and tweaks to guidelines that will change the way your doctor thinks and acts in the exam room. Here are 10 of the real game-changers of 2012. View Full Post
4 Kid Boredom-Busters
Even with all of the joy and family camaraderie this time of year, that line from a favorite holiday song can start to ring true after a few days cooped up with bored kids. Don’t want your kids to just “veg out” in front of the TV? View Full Post
How NOT to Gain a Holiday Pound
You know it’s true: People tend to gain weight over the holidays. In fact, research published in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that many of us gain an average of one pound around the holidays—and don’t take it off. Well, this year will be different. There are some sneaky ways to eat your holiday treats without packing on the permanent pounds. View Full Post
7 Ways To Beat Winter SADness
During the winter months, about 15% of Americans suffer from a mood disorder known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD symptoms are similar to those of depression—feelings of sadness, low energy, sleep problems, irritability, unexplained weight loss or weight gain, anxiety, social isolation and, in severe cases, suicidal thoughts. The difference between general depression and SAD is that sufferers generally gain weight and only experience depression symptoms during a specific and recurring time of the year. View Full Post
Turn Housework Into a Workout!
Does your home look like a wrapping paper store exploded nearby? Turn the chaos into calorie burning! Cleaning your house might not be your idea of fun but it can be a great way to get in some extra exercise. There is a reason they call it housework. Our Sharecare experts weigh in on how you can get a workout while cleaning house. View Full Post
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