Watch Out for Stress

Many people think of stress as something that comes from the outside. But, stress is actually defined as how you respond physically and emotionally to change and to challenging situations. When stress becomes a constant way of life, your health and well-being can suffer.

Sharing Responsibilities: Informal Caregiving

When confronted with the complex needs of an elder needing care, families often decide to divide up the responsibilities so that the caregiving does not end up being one person's job.

First Discussions with Insurance Adjusters

Shortly after you've notified responsible parties that you've been injured in an accident and intend to file a claim for compensation, you're likely to hear from one or more insurance companies. These first conversations after your accident may be difficult, as you may be agitated or in pain, but common sense and a few guiding principles will keep you from saying anything that will adversely affect your insurance claim.

Abdominal Pain

Nothing is more uncomfortable than pain in the abdominal area. It can range from dull or burning to sharp and shooting -- and everything in between. Fortunately, the most common causes of pain are usually not life threatening and are treatable -- vomiting, constipation, heartburn, and diarrhea.

Using Life Insurance to Provide for Your Kids

At some time or another, all parents worry about what will happen to their children if one or both parents were to die prematurely. Often, life insurance is the first place parents turn when these worries arise. Although life insurance may be a good source of income for your children if you die, before buying a life insurance policy you should carefully consider whether or not you really need it, what type of policy is best, and who should manage the proceeds on behalf of your children.

How to Talk About Drugs With Your Kids

It's frightening how susceptible children are to the world of substance abuse. From the time they enter school, they risk exposure to the temptations of substance abuse, whether the substance is alcohol, narcotics, prescription drugs or any other mind-altering chemicals.

Insomnia

Insomnia, or trouble sleeping, is an occasional problem for almost everyone, but it is a chronic problem for 15 to 20 million people in the United States. It is defined not only as a lack of sleep but the inability to get enough restful sleep. Insomnia may involve trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early in the morning without being able to return to sleep.