That is the cry of the "innocent victim" . . . most often followed by, "After all I've done for you!" Does this sound at all familiar? »more»

The next time you are aching and reaching for an Advil, think about having some white tea instead. University of London researchers tested over 2- plant and herb extracts and discovered that white tea consistently outperformed each of them. Among the benefits were reduced rheumatoid arthritis risk, age-related wrinkles and even in helping body tissue repair faster. »more»

There may be no more perfect book for the LifeTwo audience than Gretchen Rubin's new book "The Happiness Project". Rubin spent a year as a one person focus group testing every possible way to increase personal happiness. Part memoir and part "how to fix your life", "The Happiness Project" is a joy to read. »more»

We all make resolutions though not always calling them that. Sometimes we just say to ourselves "I need to start doing X" or "I need to quit doing Y". One of the most common such self-promises involves weight and diet. »more»

Whenever the Mayo Clinic lends its brand to a health product, it is worth taking a close look. In this case, it is a diet plan for quickly losing weight but also continuing to lose weight at a slower pace but over a longer period of time. This addresses two needs of most diets. »more»

One of the worst manifestations of cardiac disease is sudden death and according to a recent study it is far more prevalent than once thought.

Researchers said men at age 40 in the U.S. have a one-in-eight chance of suffering sudden cardiac death over the rest of their lives, a stark indication of the toll cardiovascular disease exacts on society. »more»

The recently release study "Gender Disparity in the Rate of Partner Abandonment in Patients with Serious Medical Illness" sheds some disappointing light on "partner abandonment"--the term for separation/divorce during a period of serious illness and the role that gender plays. »more»

Most people can tell you what foods are good for a healthy heart and which foods will mess with one's blood sugar. But bone health, which becomes increasingly important as we age, generally gets much less attention beyond knowing that calcium supplements should be taken. »more»

Here at LifeTwo we believe that 'midlife crisis' is often a normal depression that happens in midlife. So anything that reduces the risk of depression also reduces the risk of midlife crisis. »more»

Though ancient, the practice of mediation is enjoying significant contemporary popularity. But can meditation help with midlife and/or marital woes (the subject of this site)? »more»