You’ll go Blind- Does Watching Television Close-up Really Harm Eye Sight
Sun, 31/01/10 – 9:55 | No Comment

This is actually one of the biggest myths of the 21st century. It may come as a shock to many but the truth of the matter is that such type of television viewing has got …

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Stress Management Training for Women
Sun, 31/01/10 – 10:11 | One Comment

Stress is one of the biggest problems of the 21st century. It is very powerful today and this is even more evident when we see that most of the illnesses are directly caused or increased due to stress. Stress seems to affect men and women differently or more so we can say that it manifests in different ways. Men are not very expressive about their feelings and this is the way they are made. Women tend to open up more quickly and this can be difficult to handle after some time. Hence the stress management schedules for women are a little different from those of men.

The differences will be seen in the way women are taught to handle their reactions to certain situations. This is the key to stress management. It is commonly seen that women not only suffer from stress at work but also at home. This means that they surely need some concrete ways of de-stressing. Some of the skills they will need to learn include management skills, conflict resolution skills, and communication skills and so on. Since the display of the effects of stress is much more open and direct in women, controlling it is the biggest step.

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California Hospitals Fined For Medical Errors
Sun, 31/01/10 – 10:09 | No Comment
California Hospitals Fined For Medical Errors

13 different hospitals in the state of California have been fined by the state for medical errors which have been committed leading to debilitating problems and even death. These errors have been caused due to …

Self Harm Figures among Adolescents Show Gaps in Scottish Mental Care
Sun, 31/01/10 – 10:07 | No Comment
Self Harm Figures among Adolescents Show Gaps in Scottish Mental Care

Harming oneself is a form of letting out aggression and frustrations and when it is seen in children it is very serious. It has been found that in Scotland the figures of children self harming …

Do Children Need both a Mother and a Father?
Sun, 31/01/10 – 10:05 | No Comment
Do Children Need both a Mother and a Father?

This is a question which has been the centre of many debates over time. It is in the centre of societal policies and child care. The development of the child is no doubt moulded by …

Running Bare Foot Reduces Stress on the Feet
Sun, 31/01/10 – 10:00 | No Comment
Running Bare Foot Reduces Stress on the Feet

Running bare foot is frowned upon today. It is not surprising since the foot wear industry is large and makes wearing shoes an attractive option. It is a good option for daily use but when …

Alzheimer’s disease Imaged Long Before Symptoms Appear
Sun, 31/01/10 – 9:58 | No Comment
Alzheimer’s disease Imaged Long Before Symptoms Appear

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious illnesses which afflict millions of people above the age of 65. It is a debilitating mental illness and it can cause a lot of stress and problems. …

Horner’s Syndrome- Symptoms, Treatment and prevention
Sun, 31/01/10 – 9:48 | No Comment
Horner’s Syndrome- Symptoms, Treatment and prevention

Horner’s syndrome is a type of disorder which is seen with the eye. It is complex and has different types of manifestations. There are various features of the Horner’s syndrome. It is typified by deep …

The Salt Cave
Sat, 30/01/10 – 9:43 | No Comment
The Salt Cave

Halo therapy or salt therapy is practiced in many places, especially in Eastern Europe and Germany. Salt is known to have many therapeutic properties which include anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. Salt laden air is also considered …

Teenage Pregnancy, Abortion On The Rise
Sat, 30/01/10 – 9:38 | No Comment
Teenage Pregnancy, Abortion On The Rise

Pregnancy amongst US teenage girls had been dropping until the year 2006, but the trend seems to have taken an upward trend. The figures, obtained from government sources and abortion providers by the Guttmacher Institute, …

Seniors Have Spicy Sex Lives, Says Report
Sat, 30/01/10 – 9:37 | No Comment
Seniors Have Spicy Sex Lives, Says Report

A new study was conducted to reveal the nuances of sexuality in the elderly and the study found that many senior citizens actually have very rewarding sexual lives.
“Individuals with strong, functioning sexual and intimate relationships …

Most Holocaust Survivors Suffer From Mental Distress
Thu, 28/01/10 – 15:52 | No Comment
Most Holocaust Survivors Suffer From Mental Distress

The Foundation for the Benefit of Holocaust Victims in Israel issued its report on the eve of International Holocaust Memorial Day, which this year marks the 65th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death …