Money worries are among the most common sources of personal and family stress. Living with too much of any kind of pressure on a daily basis can take an emotional and physical toll, contributing to sleepless nights, backaches, or headaches or, over time, even life-threatening diseases, such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Whether [...]
There's more evidence that texting while walking can be risky business. Researchers found that doing both at the same time affects posture and balance, causing people to swerve and walk slower, according to the findings published January 22 in the journal PLoS One. "Texting, and to a lesser extent reading, on your mobile phone affects [...]
Drivers using cell phones to send text messages are six times more likely to crash than those concentrating only on driving, according to a study in the journal Human Factors. Using a virtual driving simulator to analyze driving performance, researchers found texting drivers had less control over their vehicles. Talking, Texting Take Attention Because texting [...]
Texting your boyfriend to say you're running late is one thing. Trying to win an argument via text is quite another, suggests a new study that finds how young couples use text messaging may affect the quality of their relationships. The research doesn't actually prove that texting influences how well couples get along, but it [...]
American children and teens have almost constant exposure to a wide range of media—such as smart phones, social media and television—and kids' use of such media must be carefully managed, child experts say. Excessive media use has been associated with obesity, lack of sleep, school problems, aggression and other behavior problems, according to the American [...]
Don't let cold temperatures or rain deter you from your walking routine this fall and winter. Take the following weather-related precautions, and a change in the weather won't tempt you to skip your workout. If you're new to exercise, be sure to check with your doctor before beginning a new program. Cold weather Dress in [...]
Do you text when you drive? Most adults know that the “right” answer to that question is an unencumbered no, and most parents would make that an emphatic “no,” as in “I don’t text and drive, and you, child of mine, shouldn’t either.” That’s the message that comes from everyone from Derrick Rose of the [...]
A 2008 holiday stress poll by the APA showed that more than eight out of 10 Americans anticipate stress during the holiday season. Money, in particular, can be a cause of stress, as parents feel demands to purchase gifts, decorations and other items tied to holiday celebrations. In the 2008 holiday stress poll, households with children [...]
Holiday stress can quickly spiral out of control… but you can take steps to keep your holidays merry and bright, not frantic and frazzled. Consider some ways to manage your stress: Don't push yourself too hard to find the "perfect" gift. Start shopping now so you're not rushed at the end of the season. Make [...]
My preschooler really wants a pet, preferably something small. Right now, we're trying to decide between a turtle and a hamster. Are these OK pet options for young kids? - Shelly Good for you for checking before buying! Actually, turtles and hamsters aren't wise pet choices for young children. What many parents don't realize is [...]