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Haldol and Traumatic Brain Injury April 24, 2012 . 6 Comments
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a uniquely challenging medical condition. Repair of the physical, emotional, and cognitive damage is a long and often grueling process. In the wake ... Read More
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Natural Remedies for PMS and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
April 19, 2012 .
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Most women have experienced some symptom of premenstrual discomfort at one point or another—whether it be bloating, aches and pains, breast tenderness, fatigue, tension, headaches, or ... Read More
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She’s Pregnant, I’m Not: When Sisters or Friends Spill the News April 17, 2012 . 22 Comments
“Guess what?” your best couple friends ask when you’ve just sat down at an elegant restaurant. “We have an announcement. Guess who’s not having wine?” You and your partner are ... Read More
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Celexa April 16, 2012 . No Comments
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common condition that results in abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. According to the Mayo Clinic, IBS develops more ... Read More
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Adderall and Heart Attack Risk February 7, 2012 . No Comments
Adderall (dextroamphetamine and amphetamine) is one of the preferred treatment options for adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The medication works by increasing ... Read More
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Premature Babies at Increased Risk for Depression and Anxiety February 3, 2012 . 63 Comments
According to a new study led by A.C. Burnett of the Department of Psychology at the University of Melbourne in Australia, children born prematurely and with low birth weights (LBW) are ... Read More
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To B or Not to B: Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid in Mental and Physical Health January 10, 2012 . 5 Comments
Everyone seems to be talking about the Bs lately. Specifically, B12 and folic acid (or folate) are making headlines for their roles in mental health and illness. Both of these vitamins ... Read More
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Does Natural Lighting Make Us More Productive? January 4, 2012 . 10 Comments
According to a new study, people who spend more time in natural lighting than in artificial lighting have increased productivity and alertness. Light directly influences the amount of melatonin ... Read More
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Klonopin and Pediatric Air Swallowing January 3, 2012 . No Comments
Children under severe psychological duress sometimes develop an involuntary reflex that causes them to swallow large volumes of air. Known as pathologic childhood aerophagia (PCA), this ... Read More
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Help! My Date Nights End with Erectile Dysfunction! December 5, 2011 . 13 Comments
In my neck of the woods the majority of therapists see mainly women (probably about 80% of their clients). Not so for me – more than half my clients are male, and when I work with ... Read More
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Repressive Coping Increases Risk of Hypertension and other Diseases November 17, 2011 . 6 Comments
Repressive coping is a strategy of self-protection that involves dismissing or ignoring strong emotions. People who use repression as a means of coping often do so out of self-defense and ... Read More
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Logotherapy: How a Few Questions Can Aid the Grief Process September 13, 2011 . 8 Comments
A person I’ve been close to for many years is going through the dying process. It has been slow and painful; at times evoking one of the most beautiful and poignant musical pieces I’ve ... Read More
