We live in difficult times. Employees work harder than ever and have fewer opportunities. That’s what the market research firm, Harris Interactive, found after questioning over 1,500 American workers. Harris published these findings in a survey that the firm conducted for the American Psychological Association. According to the survey, thirty-six percent of American workers are stressed out.

Some people think of hobbies as a waste of time that provide little benefit to life; however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Whenever I have a friend who is depressed or is just going through a tough time, I always ask what they do for fun. Most of the time they reply “nothing”, which in many cases is a cause of the depression. I immediately tell them to find a hobby; there is no better way to get out of a slump than to find something you enjoy doing.

The results from a month-long pilot study presented in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, conducted by researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, suggest that daily supplements of resveratrol may improve sensitivity to insulin in older people with age-related glucose intolerance, and may also reduce the spike in blood sugar after a meal.

Are diet changes required as a dog ages? If so, at what age should you change your dog’s diet? These are questions that many pet owners wonder. We have all seen pet foods that cater to elderly dogs, but are they necessary? As dogs get older, they do require a change in diet. You can either feed them less of their regular food or choose a senior-specific dog food. Older dogs will inevitably begin to put on weight, so it is important to feed them a low-fat diet. Bowel problems such as diarrhea and constipation are almost inevitable, which is why a diet high in fiber can be very beneficial.

While your partner’s getting high-fives about your pregnancy news, you’re dealing with the annoying five! While there are many, many pregnancy issues that may pop-up occur during the next 40 weeks, these five are some of the most bothersome.

Low back pain is a big problem in the United States. That’s what the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) found. The NCHS, a U.S. Government agency, conducted a health survey in 2009. According to the results, almost twenty-five percent of adults between eighteen and forty-four years old had low back pain.

A new study revealed that exercise can be beneficial for people with ADHD. When exercising, your brain releases dopamine and serotonin, which are known to be low in children and adults with ADHD. Dopamine and serotonin are chemicals released in the brain that make us feel “good”. These chemicals regulate things such as mood, anger, and attention.

Maybe you’ve noticed a change in one of your parents, an elderly friend, or even your spouse. Once-loved activities now elicit sighs of boredom or have become shunned altogether. He or she may seem always “on edge”, restless, or conversely, unusually fatigued. These symptoms could all be subtle signs of depression, a condition becoming more common in older adults, affecting an estimated 1 in 5 Americans 65 and up.

Acne is one of the most common skin problems. We have all had a pimple or two at some point. But, for some people, acne is more problematic. When people have excessive pimples or blackheads, it’s known as acne. Acne occurs when sebaceous glands (glands in the skin) secrete an oil called sebum. This oil clogs your hair follicles, trapping dirt and dead skin and leading to acne. Acne is not only experienced on the face. Other common areas include the neck, chest, back, and shoulders.

Everyone has met someone with bad breath, or experienced it themselves at some point in their lives. For some, the problem can be embarrassing and have a negative effect on confidence. Luckily, there are steps you can take to prevent bad breath.