The medical definition of anxiety, as noted by psychiatrist Neel Burton, writing for Psychology Today, is "anxiety is a state consisting of psychological and physical symptoms that are brought about by a sense of apprehension at a perceived threat."

A family lacking healthy communication is like a ship without a rudder. It will flounder even in calm waters and will become dangerously out of control in a storm. To avoid a 'person overboard' tragedy, it is vital to understand barriers to quality family communication.

Communication can be either verbal or nonverbal. Nonverbal communication is more immediate, but more ambiguous than verbal communication. Men and women differ significantly in their propensity to use nonverbal communication, their skill in interpreting it and their means of signaling their meaning.

Conventional septic systems involve buried tanks that release wastewater and sewage into sand and gravel drain fields. Most of the 25 percent of American homes using on-site sewage treatment employ this method, according to Wellowner.org.

Plastic bottles are everywhere you turn. Drinking water, soda, various food products and even condiments come in plastic bottles.

The idea of conflict avoidance seems descriptive, but it can actually show up in many ways. Some people completely deny an issue exists, while others may withdraw. When avoidance pops up, look for the signs to know what you're dealing with and consider that avoidance isn't always bad.

Soil pollution, or soil contamination, is the accumulation of man-made toxic substances in soil that has a negative effect of plant and animal life. Common pollutants include herbicides and pesticides; litter and waste.

The green living movement encourages people to live in a more environmentally friendly way, and there are a number of different ways to "go green." While most people are aware that going green is good for the Earth, they may not fully understand the extent of its impact.

As concerns about global warming increase, hybrid vehicles, which run on a combination of gasoline power and electricity, have become more prevalent and more popular.

One of the keys to a successful relationship is good communication. Communication is a process of transferring information between two individuals, the sender and the receiver. For communication to be a success, the receiver must understand the message that the sender intended.

The smell of gas in or around your car may be an inconvenience, something completely harmless or a severe hazard. When you smell gas, attempt to locate its source in order to determine the cause.

You might think it almost inconceivable that someone would misplace the information about an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) containing thousands of dollars. In fact, it is fairly commonplace.