Do you ever wonder why some people deal with change better than others? Were they born with natural skills? Did they learn through trial-and-error? Or, are they just faking it? Truth-be-told, it is probably a combination of all three. Change is consistently going to be a part of your life. Whether you create it through your own initiative, have...

It's 5p.m. and your in-tray looks like Mount Everest. One massive report down and a zillion to go.That is, if your wrists hold out. What do they call that again - carpal tunnel? Funny, never heard of it 10 years ago. Then again, 10 years ago, webs belonged to spiders and a mouse was furry. Here are a few tips to cope with the hazards of today's...

Getting aches in your wrists, shoulders or back after working at the computer all day? Join the crowd. Maladies related to working at the desktop for long periods are sharply on the rise, increasing in correlation to usage of the personal computer. However, there are simple, preventative steps that you can take to avoid computer-related injuries....

Can you remember the last time you had nothing to do but relax? Take the following quiz and find out just how busy you are. Read each of the following 25 statements and decide how much each one pertains to you. Use the following scale to answer each question and keep track of your score. The statement is true of me 1 = Never 2 = Sometimes 3...

Is it possible for a single mother of three (15, 12, and 6) to stay home with her children? I do not have a profitable skill, a degree or money in the bank. Their Dad kicks in his share, but not enough for us to live on alone. All I know is that a tired, stressed-out mother is not what I want for my kids. They deserve more of me. ~ Sue Sue has...

Each fall we join the other throng of Knoxvillians, who come out and stand in line for a free flu shot. Why do we do this? It's not because it's fun or painless. Then for the next couples of days we drag around. Pleasant experience? Not in our top ten, so why do we do this year after year? It's because of what we don't get the rest of the year and...

Can a bubble bath reduce your risk of heart disease? Could a manicure ease your asthma symptoms or a soothing massage prevent your next cold? Simple, stress-reducing activities could have a positive impact on your health. Doctors have long known that stress plays a large role in the health and well being of all of us. Chronic stress, in particular,...