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  • Overcoming Social Phobia
    The article generally defines one of the most common types of phobia, the social phobia. It covers some of the best ways on how to overcome and deal with this type of condition. The article also talks about the importance of support from family and friends, the necessity of seeking the help of a therapist, and the significance of commitment to improve such phobic condition.
  • Eat Healthy and Be Free from Anxiety
    Studies have shown that having a healthy diet may reduce signs and symptoms of anxiety. One can relieve tension and manage stress better by what a person do and don't eat. This article focuses on changing the diet plans of a person so he or she can live anxiety-free.
  • Going Gaga over GAD
    All children experience anxiety.One such anxiety disorder very common among them is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).GAD is defined as chronic, excessive worry and fear that seems to have no real cause. This article focuses on symptoms, medications and support for children with GAD.
  • Probing Chemotherapy, Nausea and Vomiting
    Chemotherapy is the most common treatment for cancer. However,there are also risks involved for this kind of treatment. Possible side effect of chemotherapy is nausea and vomiting. But they aren't inevitable.It's important to understand nausea and all the factors that can affect it.`
  • The Games Memories Play
    Human memory, despite being among the most indispensable aspects of a person's personality and perception, is a fragile thing. Up until recently, people had no understanding of the biological workings of memory. While South Korean researchers are slowly discovering how memory works, they have yet to understand how or why the mind creates false memories.
  • Prostate Cancer: What You Don't Know Might Hurt You Big-time
    The article talks about the importance of knowing the health risks of prostate cancer. Because men are at high-risk in developing this ailment, it is important for them to understand the causes, symptoms, and possible treatments of this sickness.
  • Food for Sleep
    Nowadays the importance of sleep is often taken for granted. People often turn to medications and other drugs to improve their quality of sleep.These people should bear in mind that the best way to improve sleep is eat the right food.
  • An Analysis Of Trauma
    Over the past few decades, the concept of what is and is not traumatizing has been overhauled and altered. The definition has expanded from the original roots and a better understanding of what does and does not constitute a traumatic experience is now broader and more defined than before.
  • Is Overeating an Addiction?
    This article discusses obesity and the now common surgery for being overweight. After having bariatric surgery, patients have been experiencing what researchers call an “addiction transfer”. This article relates different cases of post surgery patients, and how healthcare experts think about this issue.
  • The Strong Connection Between Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain
    This article provides basic statistics on children dealing with obesity today. The environment plays a huge factor in being overweight, and a sleeping study has been researched for children and their sleep patterns that connects them to being overweight.
  • The Ghost in Her Womb: The Phenomenon of False Pregnancy
    The phenomenon of false pregnancy, also known as pseudocyesis, is currently at the center of a murder trial. Lisa Montgomery stands accused of murdering an expectant mother in order to get the baby in her womb. Her defense attorneys insist that the former is not guilty by reason of insanity, and say that she is suffering from pseudocyesis.
  • Why the Key to Impotence May All Be in Your Head
    Stress is one of the common causes of psychological impotence, usually stemming from work , family, financial problems or exhaustion. It is important for patients with this condition to undergo counseling to help them overcome psychological impotence.
  • Pouring Hot Sauce on Your Wound: How Capsaicin is Changing Pain Relief
    Capsaicin, a phytochemical in chili peppers, is currently being studied by scientists who believe that it may revolutionize the way we treat the pain felt by patients after having major surgery such as hip and knee replacement, largely because of its numbing and non-narcotic effect on the body.
  • Drunk Driving: When Another Shot Leads to the End of the Road
    A lot of studies has constantly giving us alarming data about drunk driving. Drunk driving is the act of operating and/or driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the degree that mental and motor skills are impaired. The only prevention?Do not drink and drive.
  • The Allure and Dangers of Smoking
    The article deals with the allure or attraction that surrounds the deadly habit of smoking. This allure was formed, in a large measure, by advertising campaigns such as Philip Morris' Marlboro Man.The article also discusses the health problems and eventual death of two male models who played the role of “Marlboro Man.” Briefly, the article also dissects how nicotine found in cigarrettes affect the brain of the smoker, producing stimulation and feelings of relaxation.
  • Dehydration: The Silent Killer
    Dehydration is a major health concern that is often taken for granted by many.It may deplete the body of electrolytes and other necessary nutrients.Intense dehydration may cause serious health ailments and even death. People should remember to drink lots of water to avoid this health condition.
  • Plan B: Preventing Accidental Pregnancies the Morning After
    Plan B is the latest innovation in birth control pills. It is designed to be taken the morning after indulging in sexual activity to prevent unwanted pregnancies from a missed dose of the pill, a failure in other birth control methods such as a broken condom or displaced intrauterine device or after being sexually assaulted.
  • Hot Chili Peppers to Tame Surgical Pain
    Although anesthesia has been very helpful in keeping a patient asleep, immobile and out of pain during complicated surgeries, once the patient wakes up, it cannot do anything to curb the pain caused by cutting into the body. Scientists are now experimenting how a chemical from chili pepper can tame the pain of surgery.
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Life After The Internet
    This article is about carpal tunnel syndrome.With the recent boom in technology, people have been computer dependent.Almost all work that needs to be done is on the computer.This article discusses the main causes of carpal tunnel syndrome.It includes work, trauma, physical conditions and idiopathic or unknown reasons. People are too swayed by the comfort of just staying in front of the computer for everything that they take for granted this will bring to their hands.
  • Shifty Eyes and Quick Hands: Kleptomania
    Sometimes, the mind forces the body to acquiesce to impulses that it cannot control, such as the case of kleptomania. While a kleptomaniac may be aware of the theft, there are cases when they will not realize such until much later on.Kleptomania is often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder, but it is actually a form of psychosis and is only rarely connected with OCD.
  • Fanning The Flames: The Mind of a Pyromaniac
    The form of psychosis known as pyromania is known for the trademark fascination and obsession patients have with fire. There are several traits that define a pyromaniac, but the primary one is that the fire provides some form of psychological and emotional release from an external or internal trigger.
  • The Chocolate Diagnosis
    Chocolates are passion and addicting food, but a lot of research also shows that this pleasurable food can have health benefits. The potential health benefit of chocolate is a popular area of study. This article tackles the many benefits of chocolates.
  • Energy Drinks: Energy Boost or Drop
    This article talks about the use of energy drinks of many individuals who lack energy to perform different activities. Many people use these drinks to replace the energy they lose after having intensive workouts or give them that extra boost before workout. Before gulping these energy drinks for for various reasons,knowing the downsides of these drinks may help individuals decide if these drinks are worth drinking.
  • Managing Those After- Birth Woes
    Experiencing depression after childbirth isn't a character flaw or a weakness, sometimes it's simply part of giving birth. However, if a woman's depression takes a while, it should be properly treated. This article identifies three types of postpartum depression: baby blues,postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.
  • Are People Going Nuts In Rural Areas?
    Contrary to popular belief, rural environments seem to be more likely to cause someone to develop a mental illness or be deprived of proper therapy. The reasons for this are still unknown, but research is underway to determine if the more prominent theories are correct.
  • The More Common Irrational Fears
    Phobias, according to some statistics, are more common than most people would assume. While there are several types of phobias, with each one being triggered by something that the patient feels he has no control over, there are a few common ones. There are also phobias that appear to be emerging more and more in people, likely as a reaction to certain factors in the socio-cultural environment.
  • Chlamydia Is Killing Your Child
    Chlamydia is one of the most commonly reported sexually transmitted diseases that affect both men and women. Although previously linked to infertility in women, a new study by Spanish researchers have linked the disease to male infertility because it damages sperm quality.
  • Counselling: Salvaging Your Happily-Ever-After
    This article discusses about marriage. It has four stages, namely: the romance or honeymoon stage; the reality stage;the accommodation stage; and the transformation or success stage. During the honeymoon stage, couples are still excited about the transition from being just a regular couple to a married couple. During the reality stage, they experience difficulties as differences in dealing with situations emerge.
  • The Common Cold: Children's Leading Source of Discomfort
    This article talks about how people are prone to different infections, most especially children. This article focuses on the common cold, its signs and symptoms, its causes, and the ways to prevent viral contamination. As an illness, the common cold is one of the major reasons for feelings of discomfort not only among children but for adults as well.
  • When The Cure Becomes The Cause Of Illness
    Over use of pain relievers can lead to a vicious cycle of medication dependency and may result to rebound episodes, making the cure becomes the cause of the illness. However, most patients show dramatic improvement after three months of being weaned from medication.
  • Fitting In: When You Are Unhappy With Your Job
    The main reason for anxieties and depression is job dissatisfaction.Many Americans despite the advancement of technology are still experiencing unhappiness in their work. They resign themselves to their fate when they have the power to create the life they ever wanted.
  • Suicide and PTSD: Post-War Torture
    The Falklands conflict was one of the few major naval campaigns to have occurred since the end of the Second World War. It was a war between two nations that fought on who will truly own the island. But with the presence of war, military forces suffered the most, not only during the war but even after the war ended. The high number of suicide cases amongst war veterans are a cause for alarm along with the issue of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
  • Escaping from Drug Addiction through Professionally-Assisted Withdrawal
    Addiction or substance abuse is a complex brain disease. A person with an addiction experiences cravings that persist even in the face of extremely negative consequences. During a craving, a person with an addiction misses the habit-forming drug terribly, and often he or she experiences symptoms of withdrawal.
  • Keep Your Back From Backing Out On You
    Even in an era that is so heavily focused on physical fitness, muscle toning, and overall wellness, the average Joe still tends to forget about taking proper care of their back muscles and spine. A lot of people will simply ignore the pain and the odd sensations because they don't really understand just how much damage they can do to their back muscles if they aren't doing things correctly or if they're not providing the right kind of support.
  • Venus De Audrey: Becoming As Beautiful As The Film Icon
    Audrey Hepburn is easily among the most prominent names that Hollywood's golden age has ever produced, and is among the most recognizable faces in the world. As an icon of beauty, her style, look, and grace have been all too frequently imitated, but never quite exactly duplicated. While it may be impossible to naturally look like Audrey Hepburn, there are some simple things that can be done to get as close to that level as possible.
  • Overcoming Media Sensationalism: Finding Calm In A World Of Irrational Fears
    The media has gotten into a state of sensationalism as of late, focusing on the negative aspects of modern life. However, despite all the fear and anxiety that the media portrays, there really isn't all that much to worry about, as most of the disasters shown are either unavoidable or are rare exceptions. People have to understand that the bad news seen on TV does not happen everyday, and is not likely to happen to everyone watching.
  • Unlocking the Link Between Creativity and Depression
    The article deals with the apparent link between creativity and depression. Many world-famous artists have been found to be suffering from depression in spite of their fame, fortune, and remarkable talent or skill.The article also cites some methods of depression treatment.
  • Bells, But No Whistles: Bell's Palsy
    Bell's Palsy is a common neurological disorder that affects the face, giving people who have the problem a distinctive, distorted “smile.” The problem has no known definite cause or treatment, though muscle relaxants and some other medications have been found to have appreciable, if small, effects on the problem. In most cases, the problem fades away after a time, but it can persist if not diagnosed and treated early on.
  • The Agony Matrix: Chronic Pain Syndrome
    In most cases, whenever people feel pain, there is an equivalent physical cause for that pain. However, people who suffer from chronic pain syndrome experience pain differently, as there is no physical stimuli and the condition is strictly neurological.The root of the problem has proven elusive and difficult to grasp, which has made proper diagnosis and effective treatment very difficult to ascertain.
  • When The Joint Smokes You
    Marijuana, like most other illegal substances, can cause a wide range of side effects in both long-term and short-term users. While the “high” is the most obvious, long-term use also has consequences for the lungs, IQ, diet, and cognitive abilities of people. There are still a number of studies being conducted into the matter, but for the time being, it seems likely that these problems will keep marijuana from being legalized in the foreseeable future.
  • Pills For Zits? Think Again
    Many believed that birth control pills are helpful to control acne. But before one is actually thinking of popping up those pills, there are a few things that might be taken into consideration. Birth control pills can have undesirable side effects including nausea, weight gain, water retention and mood swings. There are also other more serious health risks than acne to consider.
  • Why Suicide?
    This article talks about pessimistic people and how they see life. Having negative Thoughts may usually lead to suicide. It continues with reasons why people think of committing suicide, and why do they do it. Lastly, people with such hard feelings of pain can get help in a number of ways such as counseling, joining a support group, etc.
  • Skin Deep: The Psychology Behind Plastic Surgery
    Some people question the purpose behind some plastic surgery firms having a psychologist as part of the team. The reason for this is that plastic surgery is more linked to a person's mental health than most people would believe, particularly since most decisions to undergo plastic surgery are luxuries rather than necessities.In some cases, a psychologist may even decide that the patient is unfit to undergo a procedure, which can prevent them from consulting with a plastic surgeon.
  • Under The Knife One Too Many Times
    Body dismorphic disorder is a fairly recently documented problem, believed to have emerged after the prominence of the field of cosmetic surgery. People with this problem develop a psychological problem that forces them to see physical flaws in their body when there are none. The disorder can destroy relationships,leave people bankrupt, and have disastrous effects on a person's self-esteem if cut off without proper therapy.
  • Testicular Problems And Sexual Activity
    Age is not the only culprit of the decrease of testosterone production. Improper lifestyles like heavy drinking, smoking, unhealthy diet, and lack of exercise may lead to testicular failure which is one of the common setback in testosterone production. Orchitis and testicular cancer are two common problems that may lead to testicular failure.
  • Testosterone Levels And Overall Health
    As people age, a decline in testosterone production is experienced. This decline causes low sex drive, constant tiredness, depression and loss of strength. Further more very low levels of testosterone in men increases the risk of obesity and heart attack. Individuals are encouraged to talk to doctors or other medical specialists and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of many remedies for low testosterone levels.
  • Even The Youth Have Worries Of Their Own
    Anxiety to young people may be limited to situations in school. However, the excessive worry may become overwhelming which could lead to other serious anxiety disorders and may prevent them from enjoying their young life.
  • Teens Just Can't Get Enough Sleep !
    Teen-agers are not exempted from getting sleep problems. Young people who experience sleep deficit have difficulty concentrating, studying, and working effectively. During the stage of adolescence, the body's internal biological clock is reset which makes them fall asleep later at night and wake up later in the morning.
  • Some Twisting And Turning For Scoliosis Patients
    Yoga is an ancient physical mental and spiritual practice with its roots going back 5,000 years to India. Since it is highly therapeutic, many illnesses and ailments are said to have healed and improved because of yoga. Scoliosis is one of them. yoga is improving the problem of uneven curves and it is considered the best scoliosis exercise. Yoga postures are helpful for providing relief from scoliosis because they enable us to stretch our body and help regain the normal shape of the spine.
  • Scoliosis: Check Your Curves Early
    This article primarily focuses on the concepts regarding the etiology,natural history, evaluation, and treatment of scoliosis. In the relatively small percentage of scoliosis that need medical intervention, advances in modern orthopedic techniques have made scoliosis a highly manageable condition. As always, early detection of this condition may help one's body's curve not to worsen.

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