DON'T EVER GIVE UP
7 Innovative Ways to Save Your Marriage By: Cucan Pemo Are you in a tough spot in your marriage right now? Every relationship has its problems and its rough patches, but that doesn’t mean that you need to give up when the going gets tough. For many couples, they can actually work through their […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-01-11 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may have […]
2023-01-10 In North Carolina, More People Are Training to Support Patients Through an Abortion Claire Donnelly, WFAE Lauren Overman has a suggested shopping list for her clients preparing to get an abortion. The list includes a heating pad, a journal, aromatherapy oils — things that could bring physical or emotional comfort after the […]
2023-01-10 Interview: Matthew Cobb on the Ethics of Genetic Engineering by Dan Falk Genetic engineering is one of the great breakthroughs of the last half-century. It’s also sparked more controversy than just about any other branch of science. In his recent book, “As Gods: A Moral History of the Genetic Age,” Matthew Cobb, a biologist […]
What causes stuttering? A speech pathology researcher explains the science and the misconceptions around this speech disorder The majority of children who stutter will spontaneously recover from it without intervention, but some 20% of people do not. fizkes/iStock via Getty Images Plus Xiaofan Lei, University of Minnesota What comes to mind when you think of […]
2023-01-09 Lost Sleep and Jangled Nerves: The Rising Onslaught of Noise Harms Mind and Body Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News SACRAMENTO — Mike Thomson’s friends refuse to stay over at his house anymore. Thomson lives about 50 yards from a busy freeway that bisects California’s capital city, one that has been increasingly used […]
The Fallout From Mental Health Stigma By: Sonia Devine What is Stigma? Stigma is the use of stereotypes and labels when describing someone, and it is often attached to people who suffer from mental health issues. We don’t fully understand how the brain works yet, but one thing we DO know is that […]
Stereotypes By Stephane Dadjo Have you ever been stereotyped? Perhaps I should ask, have you ever stereotyped anyone? The number of limitations within stereotypical environments is groundbreaking. Did you know that a huge percentage of dysfunctional behaviors in individuals as well as social-related issues are caused by stereotypes? Stereotypes are one of the […]
2023-01-08 During In-Flight Emergencies, Sometimes Airlines’ Medical Kits Fall Short Commercial airplanes are required to carry sealed emergency medical kits, like the one pictured, that contain specific equipment and medications. But health professionals who have volunteered to help in in-flight emergencies say the kits can be inadequate and are sometimes missing required items. (MEDAIRE) […]
10 Steps To Clear Thinking Summary: Try some of these ten ways to clearer thinking. Make one or two of them a habit, and you’ll have more brainpower permanently. Keywords: clear thinking, think clearly, brainpower, self improvement Article Body: Does your mind sometimes feel like a television station you can’t quite tune […]