DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Music Therapy Music therapy, an allied health profession, “is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.” The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have claimed that therapies, such as music therapy, are […]
Fight or Flight in Relationship Conflict By: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. The fight or flight response is a natural response to danger. Our bodies are created to fight or flee when danger is upon us, such as being attacked by a mountain lion. When faced with this kind of danger, the stress hormones pour into […]
Planning for the Future After a Dementia Diagnosis If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, it may be difficult to think beyond the day to day. However, taking steps now can help prepare for a smoother tomorrow. Over time, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and related dementias […]
Recipe Sunday 2023-01-01 We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. A Heart-Healthy Family Meal A Heart-Healthy Family Meal (Family Features) […]
Dog Day Saturday 2022-12-31 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 […]
2022-12-30 The Case of the Two Grace Elliotts: A Medical Billing Mystery Mark Kreidler Earlier this year, Grace Elizabeth Elliott got a mysterious hospital bill for medical care she had never received. She soon discovered how far a clerical error can reach — even across a continent — and how frustrating it can […]
Paying a Price for Free Criticism: Prostitutes Perceived for Their Occupation When I thought about prostitutes, I used to think about a video playing the romantic rock music from the ‘80s with a pretty woman being stalked by the singer in a fancy car. However, when you ask others to think about a prostitute, they […]
Panic Disorder: When Fear Overwhelms Introduction Do you sometimes have sudden attacks of anxiety and overwhelming fear that last for several minutes? Maybe your heart pounds, you sweat, and you feel like you can’t breathe or think. Do these attacks occur at unpredictable times with no obvious trigger, causing you to worry about the possibility […]
Mental Health Friday 2022-12-30 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
2022-12-29 How the brain calculates a quick escape Whether fly or human, fleeing from danger is key to staying alive. Scientists are beginning to unravel the complex circuitry behind the split-second decision to beat a hasty retreat. By Tom Siegfried Survival of the fittest often means survival of the fastest. But fastest doesn’t […]