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Your Other 8 Hours: 5 Ways to beat your shopping addiction

Rina Risper13 years ago09 mins

Alcohol? Crack? Heroin? These drugs are known to be highly addictive, but can something as innocuous as shopping be addictive? Having worked with more than one so-called “shopaholic” at my Orange County financial planning firm, I have no doubt that shopping can become addictive and destructive.

A Rebirth at Ground Zero

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

The 9/11 Memorial in New York was opened to the public for the first time on Monday, September 12, 2011. The north pool of the memorial is in the shadow of the unfinished Freedom Tower.

Photo credit:Los Angeles Times

The Kid’s Doctor: Children and cholesterol: Screening tests are a good idea

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

Encourage high fiber foods and make sure your child’s daily diet includes a colorful mix of fruits and vegetables. Fotolia.com.

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

I recently attended a conference for my continuing education (I still love going to school!) and one of the topics was “Universal Cholesterol Screening in Children.” While adults have known the importance of healthy cholesterol levels for a long time, there’s more and more data to validate the need for children to have their cholesterol levels monitored, as well.

Retire Smart: How to talk to your parents about money

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

“How can I talk to my parents about money? Every time I try to bring up the topic, my mother gets paranoid and the conversation deteriorates quickly.” It is hard to balance being a responsible adult child, while not seeming like you are prying. Even if your loved ones appear to be financially self-sufficient, neurologists say that cognitive ability starts sliding as early as 60.

Interpersonal Edge: Success means multiple career plans

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I’m attempting to do career planning. However, every time I think I have a plan, something changes in my industry. How do you plan when you have no way of knowing what changes are going to occur in your organization and field?

My Answer: Remember, even in the midst of hardship, God is with you

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

By Billy Graham

Tribune Media Services

Q: Like others today, I’ve lost my job and most of my savings, and now I’m about to lose my house. Why doesn’t God do something? Sometimes I think I’m about to lose my faith also. – M.R.

The Kid’s Doctor: Kids, media and obesity: Too much ‘screen time’ can harm your child’s health

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

A recent study released in Pediatrics looks at mounting research showing that a child’s media use may be linked to their body weight, not only due to the fact that they don’t get as much exercise if they’re watching TV and using other media, but also due to other issues related to media exposure.

Retire Smart: Fiscal cliff tax planning

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

With less than three months before the end of the year, time is short to plan for the much-dreaded “fiscal cliff.” What is the fiscal cliff, you ask? It’s the combination of tax increases and spending cuts that are scheduled to go into effect in January of 2013.

Interpersonal Edge: Focus on results not getting apology

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I have to work with another team and manager who treats me and my team badly. I keep trying to get him and his team members to see that the way they act is unprofessional. The manager gets huffy and his team members get hostile. How can I get them to behave appropriately?

Be PHREEE: Really, We Are Not So Different

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

By Charissa Patterson- Martinez

Most of us are cognizant of other people who exhibit traits that are extremely similar to our own. This can sometimes translate into irritation for that person.