A recent survey indicates that American adults have far fewer friends now than they did in past decades.  Why Is It Hard to Make Friends? When we’re young, it seems easy to make friends. This is because, according to the American Psychological Association, friendships develop naturally through frequent interaction and shared vulnerability. While we’re in school, we have several opportunities …

Rolling eyes, slamming doors, and angry words. Sound familiar? If so, you may have a teenage rebellion on your hands. The teen years can be difficult because of adolescents’ general moodiness, heightened emotions, and rebellious behavior.   Why can parenting teens be so hard sometimes? To understand why your teen might be rebelling, you first need to understand more about the …

For many women, regular exercise seems to get harder when you’re middle-aged. Balancing work responsibilities, caring for your family and helping your aging parents make it a challenge to find the time. However, in the years leading up to and after menopause, exercise is especially key. Regular physical activity can help ease some of menopause’s most vexing symptoms while also …

Menopause causes your body to produce lower levels of estrogen and progesterone. Some women also experience a drop in testosterone levels. Because estrogen acts as an anti-inflammatory, a decreased level of this hormone may cause weight gain in the visceral fat, especially in the abdominal area. An anti-inflammatory diet or supplements may help.  Anti-Inflammatory Foods Eating a diet full of …