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Provides suggestions on how to start after experiencing some of life's unpleasant situations. What to do when a loan application was turned down; What to do when one is about to be fired from his job; What to do when a spouse leaves you.

Discusses how to lower cholesterol level in the blood through exercise and diet based on the author's experiences. Difficulties experienced by the author in eliminating high-cholesterol foods in his diet; Alternative foods he eats to replace it; Motivation used by the author for improving his diet; Effects of this regimen to the author's blood cholesterol level. INSETS: Good..;Check...

Presents an insomnia patients experience on his stay for treatment at the Medlantic Sleep Disorders Center. Diagnosis of the cause of insomnia; Hospital's options for treating insomnia; Five ways to have better sleep. INSET: Good nights, by Michael Lafavore..

Presents strategies for preventing job stress and problems. Time limits on telephone conversations; Technique for preventing anxiety before talking on the telephone; Adoption of a breakfast plan for optimum brain function in the afternoon; Boosting concentration. INSET: From desk 'til dawn, by Ron Geraci..

Discusses a training program to keep the brain in good health. Things to do after waking up; How to become alert during the workday; Suggested activities after work.

Deals with the issue of procrastination based on the book `It's About Time! The 6 Styles of Procrastination and How to Overcome Them,' by Linda Sapadin, a clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at Hofstra University. Three traits common to all procrastinators; Dirty little secret about procrastinators; Some of the things procrastinators do and some possible ways to solve them.

Focuses on how to deal with various disease symptoms experienced by the body. Dealing with productive or nonproductive cough; Treating diarrhea; Need to stay active to keep strained muscles limber; Need for relaxation when one is having fever.

Opinion. Discusses how to leave the stress of a workday at work. Three critical benchmarks; Maneuvers for leaving work-related stress behind.