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Living In The Past - Dealing With Dementia
We're always being told that it is bad to live in the past, dwelling on things that are gone and that we can't change. Much better to put it behind us and move on - make the most of the present. For people with dementia "the present" may be a very uncertain place. Challenging the
The Effects of Everyday Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol, in moderation, can be a sociable beverage that leads to reduced inhibitions and some positive health benefits. Drinking every day does not necessarily imply a problem or danger, but the amount consumed matters. Having more than two to three drinks a day can create long-term health problems.
Families Coping With Mental Retardation
Although there may be differences because situations vary, there are common characteristics in children with mental retardation issues.They have difficulty remaining focused. They have difficulty with attention and they look around the room.
General Facts Regarding Coconuts Plus Their Benefits
You'll hardly discover an individual who has not been told about the perks of using coconuts. Coconut oil, water and milk possess a lot of benefits. They are widely used in food preparation and cosmetology ...
How to Get Motivated When You're in a Rut
Even the most active of people can get in a slump sometimes. Getting out of a rut isn't easy. You feel blue, lethargic, unmotivated. But a few tips can have you ready to face the world again.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Psychological Effects That You Need To Know About
If you are suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, then it is important for you to know that this condition has symptoms that can overlap the symptoms associated with severe psychiatric or psychological disorders. It has ...
Is Cutting Yourself An Addiction?
Compulsive behavior is generally described as behavior that a person repeatedly does without rational or logical thought that causes harm or damage. Self Mutilation Cutting certainly qualifies as a compulsive behavior. It is very damaging. ...
What's Next? Three Tips For Managing ADD or ADHD
Many people who suffer from ADD - especially adults who have gone their entire lives without treatment - also suffer from very low self-esteem. Their symptoms have caused them to fail in careers, relationships, financial matters and other areas of their life. A good jumping-off point for treatment i
The Influence of Scary Movies on Toddlers
Horror movies viewed by young children can have a significant and lasting effect on them, one that leads to psychological problems including sleep disorders, anxiety and nightmares. Children, including toddlers and those younger than seven, find it difficult to distinguish between fantasy and realit
The Fitness Dip - Do You Keep Getting Stuck?
Everyone knows, or can figure out, what they need to do to get fit and healthy.That's only a tiny part of the equation though.Changing habits and sticking to new resolutions with persistence is what leads to long term transformation and health.Often, this process is easy at first, then you hit
A Guide About ADHD Drugs and Their Side Effects
All ADHD drugs have many side effects for children and adults. Besides the fact that ADHD drugs are a controlled substance, they also all contain dyes that have been proven to cause allergic reactions in some children actually causing ADHD symptoms. All have cardiovascular risks and can have undesir
Panic Attacks & Anticipatory Anxiety: Tomorrow's Dread - Today
Anticipatory anxiety is awful. Am I right? And it so often accompanies panic, perhaps being the precursor to avoidance phenomena such as agoraphobia and social anxiety. Of course, anyone can experience anticipatory anxiety, just as ...
Information on Diagnosis, Symptoms and Care of Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is the fourth-leading cause of death among American adults. It is a progressive, degenerative, irreversible brain disease that affects almost 50 percent of our senior population who are 85 years of age or older. Until recently, Alzheimer's and other related dementing di
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a vicious cycle of sorts. If you are suffering from this disorder, you would tend to worry too much about the future, at the cost of losing peace of mind ...
Impact, Psychological Sequelae and Management of Trauma
Find out what recent studies show about the validity of diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder, comorbidity with anxiety, depressive disorders, and childhood traumatic grief symptoms.
Ceremonial Smudging for Clearing, Relaxation and Meditation
Smudging is an ancient and useful tradition. Learn the basics of this clearing ritual and understand the underlying concepts. You will be able to use this technique for daily use as well as for more important and essential situations.
7 Advances in Schizophrenia
A look at important advances in schizophrenia and psychosis that have the potential to change practice in the coming year.
OCD Forum - Different Kinds of OCD Part Three - Repeating Mantras in Your Mind
Here is the key to the mental shackles you have put yourself in:Are you tired of having to repeat mantras when you know that they will not help and that they make no sense?It's about time that you've found this article isn't it!Here's what you do, say to yourself, "Today I w
Health Effects of Smoking in Primary School
Smoking cigarettes is harmful to one's health at any age, but especially for young smokers and for those who have started smoking at a very young age. Unfortunately, those children who have started smoking in primary school will be susceptible to a greater number of health risks than their non-smoki
How to Treat Hyperactive-Attention Deficit Children
I have a problem when someone is talking to me and I can hear other people talking near me. I find it really difficult to concentrate and focus on what that person is saying to me. I am fortunate in that I have never had hyperactive attention deficit.