Personality is some of the baggage we bring to relationships.  By Dr. Lou Primavera When we think about the person we’re intimate with, we focus on what they’re like — they’re...

A massage feels great, but it’s also good for you. In Death by Stress, we discussed how chronic stress harms the body and mind. Now we’re talking about what you can do to lower your...

Some think there’s a best way of eating, but in the end it’s all about balance. McFadden’s Resort in Florida in the 1920’s offered a vegetarian diet. People thought they were crazy.  The list of...

Tips For A Healthy Mind By Stacy Pellettieri, LCSW-R “It is not happy people who are thankful; It is thankful people who are happy.” I’m not really sure who it was that came up with this...

Striking a balance helps keep a marriage healthy and happy.  Louis H. Primavera, Ph.D. Friends have a powerful effect on one’s marriage, not to mention one’s personal psychological health...

Why sleeping well is important for your health. When I was young, I took  a good night’s sleep for granted, and now as I’ve gotten older, I long for the good old days. There aren’t...

A husband’s retirement can create problems for a non-working wife.  When couples start thinking about retirement, it can be pretty exciting. They daydream about the things they will do...

The psychological tricks we use to feel good about ourselves. Maintaining our self-esteem and being happy are what we all strive for. We put a lot of effort in finding things that feed into both of...

Men and women can differ on what it means and how to provide it.  Anyone who’s been married for a few weeks knows that it’s a complicated affair. There are lots of rough patches, reasons...

Attachment styles can determine the path of your relationship. We bring lots of personal baggage to our relationships. This is the stuff we’ve learned from childhood and have stored inside our...