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Humdrum sex life—a prompt for menopause?

Women who have less sex may be more likely to start menopause earlier, as their bodies adopt what experts call a "use it or lose it" response.

Dear Santa: Spare me the stress

Keep your family engagements limited and don't overspend on shopping.

Social? Go for quality—not quantity

A new study suggests older adults gain much well-being from their small number of social connections.

Marriage—a life-extender?

It's true: Married people live longer than those who are divorced, widowed or never married.

Are you a worrywart?

Worrying serves a purpose at times, but only to a point. Seek help if it becomes a level of anxiety that causes emotional distress or physical ailments.

Bounce back from your setback

Long-lingering grudges weighing you down? It may be time for a candid but kind self-evaluation—and a bit of forgiveness.

Study: 3 in 4 struggle with loneliness

It even afflicts those who aren't necessarily considered high risk for emotional problems—and it's particularly pernicious in the late 20s, mid-50s and 80s.

Study: Women less likely to receive CPR

Woefully inaccurate notions about women may explain why some folks are prone to inaction when an ailing woman needs lifesaving chest compressions.