About.com Health: What NOT To Say About Health Issues

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Health From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor Part of living a healthy lifestyle is surrounding yourself with positive people who can help you to stay on track and maintain your goals. Whether encouraging one another's dietary choices, helping friends stay motivated with fitness, or lending support through difficult health challenges, what we say and do to maintain social support with friends and family can make all the difference. Sometimes we can accidentally say the wrong thing, however, and create frustration and hurt feelings, or we become annoyed at continually hearing insensitive remarks from others who may even mean well. What are things we should avoid saying when we want to support each other in maintaining health? Several of About.com's health experts shared some of their best 'what not to say' advice to help you know what not to say, and what to say to friends who need support. --Elizabeth Scott Want more from About.com Health? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for healthy living tips for you and your family. What Not To Say To Someone On A Diet Sometimes those with digestive issues or specific dietary needs feel frustrated by the insensitive comments that come from well-meaning friends and loved ones. Here are some of the most annoying things that are said all too often. 10 Things Not To Say To Someone On A Diet 5 Things Not to Say to Someone on a Low-Carb Diet (And How To Respond!) 7 Things Not To Say to Someone Who Can't Eat Gluten Search Related Topics:  diet support  friends and family  motivation What Not To Say To Someone To Get Them To Exercise You may think you're helping when you nag a loved one to exercise, but this can actually backfire. Here are some perhaps well-intentioned statements--and some downright obnoxious ones--to avoid. What Not to Say to a Loved One Who Just Won't Exercise 10 Things Not to Say to a Walker 5 Things Not to Say to Someone Who Does Yoga Search Related Topics:  what not to say  getting your spouse to exercise  motivating nonexercisers How To Avoid Causing Additional Pain Certain situations are full of wrong things to say, and need to be handled with sensitivity. Here are some important things to keep in mind. 12 Things Not to Say to Someone with Infertility 9 Things Not to Say to Someone After a Miscarriage Funeral Etiquette: 5 Things You Should Never Say Search Related Topics:  what not to say  about.com health  health misconceptions Miscellaneous Things You Just Shouldn't Say "Look at this thing on my foot!" "Are you sure it isn't twins?" Some things just shouldn't be said. 10 Things Not to Say to an Over Due Pregnant Woman What Not to Say When You're Older Worst Things to Say to Someone Who Is Depressed Search Related Topics:  stigma  family support  what not to say Related Searches Diet and Health Hearing Health Better Health Full Health Check Up Digestive Health Featured Articles Lifestyle Tips For Fighting Cancer Address Your Stress: This Is The Month! Get Back On Track With Your Goals! Surprisingly Simple Cancer Prevention Steps Research on Optimism and Your Health Simple Ways To Build A Better Diet   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   About.com Health Social Media Pages Like Us On Facebook Follow About.com Health on Twitter Pin Us On Pinterest   Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Lifestyle Tips For Fighting Cancer

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Health From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor Even with the progress being made in the treatment of cancer, prevention is obviously an important goal. There are certain lifestyle habits that can minimize your risk for developing cancer and improve your odds of beating it. The following resources from our About.com Experts tell you what you need to know about what can be done, and give you actionable steps toward building these cancer-combating habits into your lifestyle. Take a few minutes and identify some habits you'd like to take on this week and reduce your risk in the coming years. You can do it! Want more from About.com Health? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for healthy living tips for you and your family. --Elizabeth Scott Dietary Changes That Make A Difference Several dietary features have been linked with cancer risk. The following have been shown to have the largest impact on your health. Diet And Lung cancer Prevention Diet And Breast Cancer Prevention Diet And Colon Cancer Prevention General Cancer-Fighting Nutrition Vitamins For Cancer Prevention? Search Related Topics:  fighting cancer  superfoods  fruits and vegetables Workouts That Lower Your Risk Physical activity reduces the risk of developing some cancers and aids your ability to fight others. Here are some important things to know. Top 10 Ways To Prevent Cancer Through Exercise Exercise and Lung Cancer Prevention Exercise and Prostate Cancer Exercise And Cancer: Prevention And Treatment Benefits of Exercise During Cancer Treatment Search Related Topics:  cancer risk reduction  types of exercise  walking Cancer Prevention In Daily Life Certain daily habits can lower your risk, and they're relatively easy to take on. What habits can you adopt this week? Top 10 Ways To Prevent Cancer Lesser-Known Tips For Preventing Cancer Causes and Prevention of Cancer Search Related Topics:  cancer risk factors  cancer causes  smoking cessation Don't Miss The Important Screenings Catching things early can make a significant impact on the development of many cancers. Here are some screenings you should not miss. 7 Important Cancer Screenings You Shouldn't Miss Recommended Screenings For Women Important Screenings For Men Search Related Topics:  cancer prevention  cancer screening tests  cancer diganosis Related Searches Cancer Treatment About Cancer What Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Cancer Cure Featured Articles Address Your Stress: This Is The Month! Get Back On Track With Your Goals! Surprisingly Simple Cancer Prevention Steps Research on Optimism and Your Health Simple Ways To Build A Better Diet Sleep More Soundly Tonight   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   About.com Health Social Media Pages Facebook Twitter Pinterest   Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Address Your Stress: This Is The Month!

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Health From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor April is Stress Awareness Month, and a perfect time to build your coping skills and resilience toward stress. You an do this in several ways, depending where you are in your life right now. Below are some of the most effective ways to do this. Want more from About.com Health? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for healthy living tips for you and your family. --Elizabeth Scott Learn About The Effects Of Stress Before we get started on developing stress management techniques to use in daily life, it helps to learn more about the effects of stress on the body. Here's how stress can affect you. Stress and Your Health Stress and Women's Health 10 Things To Know About The Effects of Stress Search Related Topics:  stress and health  wellness  heart disease Find Some Quick Ways To Manage Stress Turning off your body's stress response can reduce significant wear and tear on your body and mind. Here's how to reverse the stress response so you can avoid feeling perpetually stressed. Trigger Your Body's Relaxation Response Videos: Relaxation Techniques To Try Calm Down Quickly When Overwhelmed Create Resilience-Building Habits In Your Life One of the best ways to manage stress is to build your resilience to it; you can't always control what happens in life, but you can control how you cope with what comes, and even alter the degree to which stressful situations generally upset you. Here's how. What Makes Some People More Resilient? Habits That Build Resilience Resilience In The Face Of Trauma Search Related Topics:  resilience  inner peace  positive attitude Take Care Of Yourself Stress can be exacerbated by things like lack of sleep, poor nutrition, and other physical issues. Remember the importance of self-care. Here are some things to keep in mind. 10 Top Self-Care Strategies Multi-Expert Stress Relief How To Handle Caregiver Stress Search Related Topics:  stress management  combating burnout  self care Related Searches Help for Stress Coping with Stress Stress the Workplace What Is Stress Stress Reduce Featured Articles Get Back On Track With Your Goals! Surprisingly Simple Cancer Prevention Steps Research on Optimism and Your Health Simple Ways To Build A Better Diet Sleep More Soundly Tonight What's The Best Workout For YOUR Personality Type?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More On Stress Management When Does Stress Cause Heart Disease? Are Stomach Ulcers Caused By Stress? IBS and Stress   Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Get Back On Track With Your Goals!

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Health From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor Remember in January when so many people were setting resolutions for the year? Now that April is upon us, it's a good time to revisit those goals. By now, you have either reached your goals and are ready to set new ones, or have strayed from your intended path and perhaps need a little support in finding your way back to the goals that will change your life for the better. This week, let's refocus on setting and reaching goals that will lead to a healthier, happier life. You can do it, and we're here to help! Want more from About.com Health? Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or visit our Pinterest page for healthy living tips for you and your family. --Elizabeth Scott Goal-Setting Tips That Lead To Success If you find yourself missing the mark on goals that are important to you, it could be that the goals you set and the way you go about attaining them need some tweaking. Here are some tips for setting and maintaing the goals that can change your life. How To Set Weight Loss Goals How To Set S.M.A.R.T Goals Goals for Stress Management and Personal Happiness Setting Healthy Exercise Goals Search Related Topics:  aging tips  live longer  longevity goals How To Get Back On Track With Your Goals If you've set goals and didn't ultimately reach them, you may be happy to know that weathering setbacks is simply part of the process. Here are some proven strategies for getting back on track. 10 Habits to Learn for Permanent Weight Maintenance Recommit To Quit Smoking Get Back On Track With Exercise Get Back On Track With Your Diet Simple Ways to Live Healthier Search Related Topics:  weight loss diets  weight management  Goals For Health and Wellness Goals you set now can keep you healthier for many years. Here are some more-than-worth-it goals to set this week. 12 Tips to Start Eating Healthier Top 10 Self Care Strategies for Overall Stress Reduction Simple Steps to Better Sleep More Simple Steps To Healthier Eating Search Related Topics:  low fat diets  low fat recipes  healthy eating Taking Things To The Next Level If you've already made progress toward your goals and would like to make more progress, here are some ways to take your success even further, and kick things up a notch! Increase The Intensity of Your Walking Workout Try Something New: 10 Top Self-Care Strategies Exercise E-Course: 6 Weeks To A Healthier Lifestyle Search Related Topics:  longevity boosters  live longer  lifestyle change Related Searches Best Health Tips Care Health Smart Goals Health Diet Recipes NHS Mental Health Featured Articles Research on Optimism and Your Health Simple Ways To Build A Better Diet Sleep More Soundly Tonight What's The Best Workout For YOUR Personality Type? Are You Drinking Too Much Alcohol? Heart to Heart   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   More Healthy Lifestyle Resources Longevity: What Constitutes A Healthy Lifestyle? Are You Ready For A Lifestyle Change? Five Lifestyle Choices That Save Lives   Follow us on: Advertisement