Archive for October, 2006
By jasonmaddox On October 27th, 2006
Treatments for eating disorders are becoming more advanced. New psychotropic medications accompanied by cognitive therapy geared specifically to body-image enhancement are some of the treatments that are proving to be…
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By jasonmaddox On October 27th, 2006
Eating disorders are affecting girls at earlier stages of development these days. Even pre-teens and children are facing the disorder. The pressure to fit in is different as styles evolve…
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By jasonmaddox On October 23rd, 2006
Could video games and movies cause aggressive behavior and provoke a child to kill? A growing number of youth are addicted to video games and the computer but although I…
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By jasonmaddox On October 20th, 2006
A recent report from Wayne Kendal, M.D., of the Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Center, claimed that U.S. cancer patients are “more than twice as likely to commit suicide as the…
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By jasonmaddox On October 20th, 2006
As a parent, one must plan for the process of helping a child cope in the event of the loss of a family member or close friend. When does this…
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By jasonmaddox On October 13th, 2006
This last Wednesday, Brookhaven Hospital provided Pastors, Chaplains and clergy members with vital information on support systems for children whose parents have PTSD and other forms of mental illness. Michelle…
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By jasonmaddox On October 9th, 2006
Not interested in taking a pill to reduce stress? A new, small study suggests that drinking black tea helps reduce stress-related hormones. Tea drinkers seem to have lower levels of…
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