Communication is the key to any good relationship. But so often in relationships it seems like men and women speak different languages. We all have this perception that men and women are so very different in everything they think and do.

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You would tell your doctor if you had stomach pain, or chest pain, or a headache… but what if you were nervous, or sad, or confused? Would you talk about that?  Emotional problems are one of the most common problems physicians see, but they are still very hard for patients to talk about.  Here is a way to make the conversation easier..

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Did you know that about one in four adults suffers from a mental illness in any given year?  In fact in any given year, 9.5 percent of the population, or about 18.8 million American adults, suffer from a depressive illness. Major depression is as debilitating as having diabetes, heart disease or congestive heart failure. And sadly, most people with a depressive illness do not seek treatment.

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Me and Alan Hunter– this Wednesday September 30th from 6-8pm CST… We will be talking friendships… Listen live at 100.5FM or on-line at www.live1005online.com … Here’s a little more…

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Having a network of friends who we can count on is comforting, and it may actually help make us healthier. There are numerous physical and emotional health benefits of a strong social support network.

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Ok- how many times and how many ways to do we need to hear it?  As a nation we are fat, sedentary, and dying of illnesses that are in many cases the direct the result of our lifestyles.. We simply don’t need to have yet another study demonstrating that exercise is good for us.  We simply need to get off of our rears and exercise!!   September 20-27th is America on the Move week.. If you want some simple ways to get moving visit the America on the Move Foundation.  If you want to check out a video on how to get moving click here.

If you are freaking out you are a liability to yourself, your family and the community. Here is how to get a grip duirng this outbreak.
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UAB has a very detailed page with video tips and the latest information on swine flu.  Click here to get up to date…

No time to exercise? Try these tips…
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The food and drug administration recommends that adults get 60 minutes of daily exercise to prevent weight gain and 90 minutes to lose weight.  For most people even fitting 30 minutes into a busy schedule isn’t always possible.

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