It can be very distressing to notice that your skin or face is slightly swollen. It may not be a serious medical problem, but it can make you feel uneasy and hurt your self-esteem. Home remedies can reduce puffiness, allowing your...

Finding any comfort or calm when you are feeling anxious, tense or stressed can be difficult. You may feel as if you are in danger even though nothing is actually happening. When you are in a moment like this, it...

You may not be eating as healthy as you should if you suffer from depression. Depression can affect your appetite and make it difficult to prepare nutritious meals. Depression can lead to emotional eating, and a craving for comfort food. What...

You're running behind schedule and the deadline is fast approaching. You are distracted by everything but the task. Why do we do it? Why don't we get on with what we need to do? What is the cause of laziness? Is it a...

In the United States, skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer. Skin cancer is the easiest form of cancer to prevent. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV), radiation from the sun is the primary cause of skin carcinoma. Wearing sunscreen can help...

To help people reduce their sugar intake and weight, artificial sweeteners are used in more and more food and beverages. Aspartame and other ingredients such as sucralose and saccharin are sweeter than sugar, but contain fewer calories. This makes them...

When you feel down, it can be difficult to lift yourself out of the funk. You don't have to stay in a negative mood forever. There are ways to improve your mood and find more happiness. While your happiness can...

Counseling is often seen as a solution to problems such as depression, anxiety or trauma. While these are all good reasons to seek counseling, and therapy and counseling is very effective in dealing with these issues, counseling can also be useful...

The kidneys are bean-shaped organs which filter blood and eliminate waste from the body. Both kidneys are located on either side of your lower back below your ribcage. You need healthy kidneys to stay alive. When something goes wrong it can quickly...

A healthy lifestyle does not have to be complex. It's not necessary to drastically change your diet, or to start exercising for hours each day, to see results. Small, simple changes to your daily routine can have a big impact on...