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How to Know if You Have an Addiction

Posted on July 26, 2011
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Are you worried your habit has crossed over into abuse and addiction? Answer these questions to screen yourself for any unhealthy addiction, whether it’s to alcohol, drugs — and even Facebook. From YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.

Quiz: What Are the Best Restaurant Options for Dieters?

Posted on July 12, 2011

If you’re trying to diet, dining out can be a real challenge. Test your restaurant smarts with this surprising quiz from Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.

What’s Your Lifestyle IQ?

Posted on March 10, 2011

We think we know more about what’s healthy than we really do. Test your lifestyle knowledge with these seven simple questions, and learn healthy habits from the answers. From The Pritikin Edge: 10 Essential Ingredients for a Long and Delicious Life, by Robert A. Vogel, M.D., and Paul Tager Lehr.

What Kind of Smoker Are You? 6 Personalized Approaches to Quitting Forever

Posted on February 23, 2010

Everyone smokes — and quits — for different reasons, and the key to getting smoke-free for life is to find out WHY you are smoking and then change those behaviors. Dr. Daniel Seidman, a smoking-cessation expert and the author of Smoke-Free in 30 Days, identifies the six most common “types” of smokers and offers each one a personalized approach to quitting forever.

Are You Depressed?

Posted on February 5, 2010

Depressed people, and those most at risk for depression, tend to view other people negatively. Do any of the following statements describe you? From Depression Is Contagious by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.