Loving yourself for who you are, and caring for yourself both physically and mentally, can often seem overwhelming or even selfish. But pay no heed to the naysayers, and learn to love yourself despite all the negativity life throws at you. Here is what the greats have to say when it came to self-care: Oprah Winfrey on being there for yourself: Oprah tells us to always work on yourself since we are the only ones...

It is common advice these days to drink plenty of water, and for good reason. We have been told constantly that our bodies as humans are made of about 70% water and water is necessary for almost every function the human body carries out. In truth, the human body is 60% made up of water and it is not unusual to find water levels between 45% and 75%. The amount of water in a human...

In the quest for successful children, parenting researcher and author Jennifer Breheny Wallace has a refreshing perspective: raise them to be "healthy strivers." These resilient, self-motivated individuals don't tether their self-worth to their accomplishments. While today's teenagers often find themselves entangled in a hyper-competitive environment, this approach can help alleviate the anxiety and depression plaguing many. Wallace contends that the mounting pressure to succeed in an atmosphere she terms "toxic achievement culture" significantly contributes to...