A woman sleeps peacefully after she reads that a new study supports the importance of adequate sleep

New Study Support the Importance of Adequate Sleep

Of the elements that form the basis of a healthy lifestyle–adequate sleep, healthy diet, regular exercise, positive relationships–sleep is perhaps the most essential. Past studies have found that even getting too little sleep by as much as an hour or two for several nights in a row can have negative consequences such as reduced self-control,… Continue Reading New Study Support the Importance of Adequate Sleep

A woman talks with her therapist about how 12 step alternatives can be just as effective

12-step Alternatives Can Be Just as Effective

AA is probably the best known way to quit drinking. It is 80 years old and has millions of members worldwide. Most people are familiar with the basic ideas behind 12-step programs, including the higher power, the moral inventory, making amends, sharing, and sponsorship. If you need help for addiction and aren’t sure what to… Continue Reading 12-step Alternatives Can Be Just as Effective