Depression is commonly linked to career disappointments, financial setbacks, and the disruption of normal routines—especially sleep patterns—as well as social pressures and conflict in personal ...

The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. How much intimacy is too much? Between the achy muscles and the rehydration breaks, it’s normal to wonder if too much intimacy might pose some health risks.

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

As a young father, my wife rightfully assailed me—on many occasions—for failing to enforce our mutually agreed upon “time out plan” for reining in our children when they broke the rules. Too often, I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A physician who writes about challenges with navigating healthcare. Women’s health has become one of the fastest-growing sectors ...

I can't talk about that, how would he react if he knew, I've never talked about these things to anyone in my life, there is no way I could even bring that topic up with him. There can be a thousand ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Between sleepy food comas after a big meal and the regret-inducing bloat of the occasional overindulgence, most of us don’t associate the sensation of ...