Therapy gets a makeover Out with the old, in with the new, or at least that seems to be the case with conventional therapy. Instead of the classic, in-office 45 minute sessions, some professionals are giving their services user-friendly upgrades in the form of online sessions, phone calls, and even smartphone apps. Why it pays to be nice Good karma aside, new research shows that people who do kind acts—like holding the door open for someone or buying lunch for a friend—can reduce anxiety levels. Check out 13 everyday ideas to add a little more kindness to your life. The best way to lose weight Forget fad diets: A new study from Northwestern University finds the best way to shed pounds is to simply eat more produce and sit less. After studying how well four different health strategies worked for 20 weeks, the winning diet included more than five servings of fruit and veggies and sitting for less than 90 minutes of leisure time a day. Why Pollyannas will outlive us all A common characteristic of people who live into triple-digit territory is optimism, finds a new study from Yeshiva University. If you’re a glass-half-empty kinda gal, not to worry: We’ve got easy ways to become more optimistic. What’s really in your shrimp cocktail Brace yourself; it’s not so appetizing. New research shows that our favorite seafood comes with a side of cancer-causing antibiotics. And it gets worse: Imported shrimp is often contaminated with rat hair, E.Coli, and salmonella. See what you need to know before your next serving of shrimp.
