Is There a Pill for Women's Sex Drive?

Drug companies have long tried to make a drug that can fire up a woman’s libido.  So far, the FDA hasn't approved any drug for that purpose.
"There is no 'one size fits all' medication for sexual dysfunction," says Bat Sheva Marcus, PhD, clinical director of the Medical Center for Female Sexuality in New York.

What’s Causing the Problem?

When you're taking care of yourself physically and emotionally, and when you're in a good relationship, your sex drive is bound to be better than when you're not.
Some of the things that can dim women's sex drive include:

• Physical issues, including hormonal changes related to menopause or childbirth, or thyroid problems.
• Chronic stress, including in your relationship.
• Depression or other mental health issues.
• Some prescription drugs may also affect libido, including some types of antidepressants, birth control pills, anti-anxiety drugs, and blood pressure medications. 

Study: Long-distance relationships better than face-to-face

Though traveling for work (or working in different cities) may feel like a strain on your marriage, you may actually be better off in the relating department than couples who see each other day in and day out.
A new study found that people in long-distance relationships often have stronger bonds and deeper communications than those in ‘normal’ relationships.

14 Worst Health Mistakes Even Smart Women Make

Health Mistakes Smart Women Make

Even women who know a lot about staying healthy tend to make these mistakes. Find out if you're among them.

You're supposed to watch saturated fat and eat lots of vegetables—that's why you usually pick up a salad for lunch and dinner (even when the kids get burgers). But you're not obsessed with the scale like some women you know. You brush your teeth twice a day, and you last flossed, oh, maybe 2 weeks ago. You exercise but avoid lifting so you don't bulk up. The tummy pains you got last week? Must have been gas—nothing serious. And hey, you'd like to get 8 hours of sleep, but the days are short, and it's hard to get everything done. Sound familiar?
Here, experts share the surprising things you're doing wrong—and how to recover.

1. You always order salad  

4 Bad Habits That Are Good For You

You can't kick your snicker doodle addiction?,or you Spend too much time on Facebook?,or some Some "vices" you've long assumed were naughty or simply unproductive can actually offer pretty nice health perks—as long as you don't overdo it. See if you can guess the surprising answers to the following questions:

1.Which bad habit...Boosts brainpower and curbs cravings?

 

1. Having a smoke
2. Eating a T-bone
3. Chewing gum
4. Sniffing a cleaning solvent

Can You ‘Catch’ Depression?

We all know how easy it is to catch your roommate’s cold or flu, but what about his or her mood? New research claims that, in some situations, a depressed mood can be contagious.
The authors of the new study, which is published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, based their hypothesis on the existing understanding of “cognitive vulnerability” — the characteristic of responding negatively to stressful life events. Such individuals may simply be more vulnerable to depression. It may also be that cognitive vulnerability is caused by a sense that their actions are the result of things out of their control.

Health Basics - Stop smoking without gaining weight

Once you understand how a chemical addiction drains nutrients from your body and feeds a vicious cycle, then you can learn behavior modification which enables you to replace bad habits with good habits (routines) that replenish a severely depleted system with nutrition and Superfoods. There are many programs and gimmicks being sold which rarely help people quit cigarettes for good, and there are also many smokers who quit smoking, only to find themselves putting on weight and wrecking their health even more. This is because nicotine acts as a depressant in the long run, and quitting cold turkey can lead to bad eating habits, even worse ones than most smokers have during their pack-a-day, two-packs-a-day, and even three-packs-a-day habit.

10 health benefits of cucumbers

Cucumbers are the fourth most cultivated vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your body's overall health, often referred to as a superfood. Cucumbers are often sprayed with pesticides so it is important to buy organic or even better, grow them yourself.

Here are 10 Benefits of cucumbers:

1.Quick pick me-up - Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins. Put down your sodas and coffee and eat a cucumber slice.