Being healthy… Is it worth it? We all want to be healthy but sometimes the key to living healthy is to give yourself a reason to….

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The nation’s health care crisis –  Why is it happening? What can be done?  These are questions that have plagued us literally for decades.  As we try to fumble through the answers from better coverage, better technology, more access, more facilities, etc., we have lost sight of the single most important determinant of good health:  human behavior.  It sounds simple enough—in fact, it sounds so simple that it is often looked to as the last resort for improving health, not the first.   Prevention, wellness, personal responsibility and consumerism of health care are all terms have all been thrown out there. 

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A great little piece from SheKnows.com on what guys can do to not stick their foot in their mouth over and over again when their wife is pregnant.  Some simple dos and don’ts… I got to offer some insights… Have a look here.

Here’s a web page that does something simple but powerful.  Pledgehammer offers a public forum where people can commit to making change.  I am working with the site to offer tips and advice on how to make change.  Check them out– Pledgehammer

I recently did an interview with the Indy Star (click here to read), looking at the psychological impact of downsizing. Lots of attention given to this topic lately, and it’s great that reporters are writing stories that offer people tips for dealing with layoffs and downsizing. However, a new term that is popping up everywhere is “Post Downsizing Syndrome”.

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An article from ABC News that I contributed to.  Puts the economic crisis into psychological disaster perspective. Click here to read.

It can be the hardest thing we ever do… How do we talk to our daughters about life?  Here are some neat resources…. If you live in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area, check out UAB’s Girl Talk Class.  For a great book take a look at “Ten Talks Parents Must Have With Their Children”.   Just a few ways to make the job a bit easier….

It’s the simple things that we often forget… As we age our actions become critical, so here are some simple tips to keep in mind.

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Dear Dr. Josh,

My mom just retired after a career in education that lasted 30 years… She was happy at first but now she seems lost.  I hate seeing her this way.  What can I tell her to help?

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Got to help out the staffers at “Time Out Chicago”… Neat article on how to stick with those new year’s resolutions… click here to read..