Helen Cordes

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How to Make Healthier Choices

Research suggests that many of the decisions we make are both irrational and counterproductive. Find out how small changes in behavior can lead you to more-effective choices, and better results.

By Helen Cordes

Food Addiction Mindful Eating

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Strategies and Ideas to Get Your Kids Moving More

Gym classes are vanishing. Passive entertainments are multiplying. The country has an out-of-control obesity problem. How can we stop the next generation from getting lost in the shuffle.

By Helen Cordes

Family/Parenting/Kids General Health

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Coming to Terms With Reality

Are you being held hostage by your negative thoughts? Byron Katie and "The Work" will help you discover how to negotiate a truce.

By Helen Cordes

Emotional Intelligence Mindfulness/Meditation

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Expert Strategies to Help Your Child Cope With Stress

So much for a carefree childhood. Today, even little kids are susceptible to adult-size stresses. Here's where the stress comes from, and what you can do about it.

By Helen Cordes

Family/Parenting/Kids Stress

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How to Find Time and Joy in Cooking

Cooking at home is one of the most reliable ways to shift your life in a healthier direction. But where does a busy person find the time? Here’s how you can make good food, fast.

By Helen Cordes