The kids beckon me to jump in the pool with them. “Come play with us!” they plee. Sometimes the message is as distinct and explicit as that.

I had all kinds of animals growing up, chickens, cows, goats, horses, rabbits and dogs. We lived on a farm and I loved it. There was a lot of work involved but just as much fun.

Your face makes a huge difference in your life, whether that's fair or unfair is another story.

Self-image is a concern for most women. And sadly, larger breasts are mistakenly understood as a necessity for beauty.

The problem of being overweight and obese has been hitting epidemic levels. Our modern day societies appear to be addicted to sedentary lifestyles and lousy food which is contributing to this problem. There are serious medical problems such as hypertension, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes associated with being overweight. There are also often serious emotional and social problems associated with being overweight.

I was once told that everyone has been bullied and that it didn't matter what happened at the moment; it is important to look to the future. I didn't understand this. I didn't understand why I was so different; why what I loved inspired indifference or disgust in others; why I wouldn't care less about celebrities and fashion when every other female in the class was absolutely addicted. I couldn't understand why I preferred to retreat into my own world, why I wove stories in my own mind, why my thoughts raced at 1000 miles an hour. I did not know myself, and thus became a perfect target for those around me.

There is a clear association between discrimination and health status. People generally appear to suffer from more mental health problems and physical problems when they are victims of discrimination. New research shows that people hit with multiple forms of discrimination suffer even more than others.

The special emotional needs of elderly people, such as support of their self-esteem, should not be overlooked. Living to an old age can create very sensitive issues for people if their value is understated. In order to assist elderly people to maintain their overall health and sense of well being it is important to help them feel needed with efforts to enhance their self-esteem.

Autism is a disorder that often has parents and professionals working in the field frustrated, but the positives outweigh the negative by far. It may not be easy, and those who are not faced with autism in the family may not understand, but the truth is that a child with autism is pure delight for his or her parents, and often for his or her spouse and children. Fitting into the mold is not easy for anyone, and when one stands out so blatantly, it is quite hard not to applaud them for their brave attitude.

A new study indicates that a gentle caress may boost your brain's ability to construct a sense of body ownership; thus, helping to create and maintain a healthy sense of self.

Welcome to the 9th article in the Weight Loss and Dieting Fundamentals series. We’ve been slowly working our way through the most important things you need to know for a successful weight loss/diet.

A journey of a thousands miles starts with planning the first step; the same is true of weight loss. Your diet must start with certain information (your caloric BASELINE) and a plan.

You're on a diet, and you're determined to follow your food plan at the family get together.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new silicone gel breast implant for use in women at least 22 years old to increase breast size (augmentation) and to rebuild breast tissue (rec

A particular style of thinking that makes a person prone to depression can actually be contagious by “rubbing off” on those close to them, increasing their symptoms of depression six months later.