Posted on March 23rd, 2011 by knordal
When any form of catastrophe strikes—from household fires to major earthquakes—people are often bombarded with images of grief. We know that loss, while distressing and upsetting, is a natural part of life. But when it hits us unexpectedly, we can be overcome by shock and confusion, leading to prolonged periods of sadness. How any one [...]
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Posted on February 1st, 2011 by educharme
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in children (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. People with OCD have mental hiccups (obsessions) that make them feel anxious or uncomfortable. Their illness then tricks them into trying to eliminate that feeling by performing certain rituals over and over. These rituals are called compulsions. One in 200 young people suffers from [...]
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Posted on December 10th, 2010 by drstephaniesmith
“How to eat less at the holiday buffet” “Avoiding those extra holiday pounds” December magazines, newspapers, and blogs are full of headlines like these. Just as January headlines are often like these: “Start the new year off right” “Lose those holiday pounds by Valentine’s Day” We know the holidays are a time when many of [...]
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