Helaina Hovitz

If you have a hard time falling asleep at night, get ready to download solutions—no special pillows, pills, or blackout shades required.

If you've ever been through something dangerous, shocking, extremely unsafe or life-threatening, look out for these subtle changes in your everyday life that could be signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Gun violence often starts with bullying or loneliness. Meet the local heroes who are working to address both issues—before tragedy strikes.

The amazing stories of these women prove that it's possible for one person with a big idea to change the world.

If you notice any of these troubling red flags, you'll want to act fast. Here's what the experts recommend for ensuring your parents stay safe and healthy.

When a college student took the time to listen to a homeless man, she's started a revolution that even celebrities have supported.

They've created life-saving innovations, founded nonprofit organizations, and raised money for important causes all before reaching legal age. The future's looking pretty bright with these kids leading the way.

With natural disasters, health epidemics, and terrorist attacks dominating the news, it can be hard not to slip into a funk. These simple coping mechanisms can help.

Every adoption story has the potential to make you believe in the good in people right when you're ready to swear off all humanity. These stories will bring hope to your heart and a tear to your eye.

The desire to find the right partner can lead you to overlook red flags, label erratic behavior as typical ups and downs, or tell yourself that nobody's perfect. Here's how to know when you should head for the door, instead.

Here's how I learned to see the good in a world that can seem, at times, to be horrifically evil.

The woman doing my wedding gown alterations just told me I'm a "Bride-Chilla" instead of a "Bride-Zilla." Here's how I'm pulling that off.

Want to raise a more adventurous little eater? Try these tips from some of America's top chefs.

If you're only drinking your tea, you're missing out on a world of delicious culinary opportunity, from risotto to soup to smoothies to ice cream toppings. A top American chef shows us how to get more love from the leaves.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder—think of it as PMS with an attitude problem. It can damage your ability to function at work, with friends, and at home. The worst part? You may not even realize what's happening.

No, you can't target fat in any one area, but you can spot-tone up to get rid of your love handles.

There are a ton of all-natural foods you can use to sweeten up your oatmeal, baked goods, and coffee in place of sugar that pack added nutritional and health benefits.

Alcoholism affects just as many social drinkers as it does daily drinkers, morning drinkers, and people with DWI's—you don't have to be a total train wreck to fit the bill.

No, they're not judging you, and, yes, you need to wear deodorant.

Before reaching for a second (or third!) cup of coffee, try these holistic approaches instead.

The only thing more fun than kissing is taking a breather to share your insider knowledge of the art form.

Got laundry to fold? Dishes to wash? Floors to vacuum? Good news: You've got some free, quality workouts coming your way.

Isn't it about time you slow down? Yes, not rushing around all the time IS possible, and this is how to make it happen.