Breast Cancer: Are Yearly Mammograms Worthwhile? Nov. 21, 2012 -- Women over age 40 are often urged to get yearly mammograms with the promise that early detection is their best hope for beating breast cancer. But a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that mammograms may not save as many lives as doctors once thought.
After decades of study in the positive psychology field, US psychologists Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman came up with 24 character traits that every person needs to acquire in order to live their happiest, most fulfilling and successful life.
Every day brings with it a new scientific report on the benefits of exercise. Unfortunately, the reports don't always coincide with each other. Some studies show hugely positive effects, others show hugely negative effects, and some don't permit any conclusions at all.
Changing your behavior is possible. Start by taking small steps and using positive reinforcement. By Hara Estroff Marano, published on January 01, 2004 - last reviewed on February 27, 2012 Search for a mental health professional near you. It's the new year. You've probably got lots of ambitious plans for change.