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Prevent Alzheimer's Disease Naturally

No other disease stirs more fear than Alzheimer's disease. This mind robbing affliction is presently the sixth leading cause of death in the US and rising at an alarming rate. Estimates are that by the year 2030 nearly 1 in 4 adults will be affected by this cruel form of dementia. At present th

Relationship Between Sugar Alcohol & Triglycerides

Alcohol and triglycerides do not mix, so to speak. Alcohol (ethanol) is broken down into sugar and becomes triglycerides (fat). In some sensitive people, even limited intake of alcohol can really shoot up triglyceride levels. Drinks made with soft drinks, sweet syrups or multiple mixers can add thei

How to Become a Child Psychologist in Michigan

Child psychologists are those professionals who study the social and behavioral development of young people. People working in this field, work in a variety of different settings such as private offices, hospitals, public health centers ...

HEADACHES - Understand why and then find the remedy

Tension headaches are considered as the most common headache. It accounts 90% of all the headaches and already afflicted many people at some point in their lives. People who have tension headaches experience pain (ranges ...

How to Get Rid of Emotional Clutter

When you allow negative emotions such as anger, resentment, fear or guilt to persist long after a negative experience has ended, they can cause emotional clutter. These negative emotions can sabotage current relationships and hinder your personal growth. According to Linda S. Pucci, PhD., from selfg

Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver - Finding the Positive

Caregivers for Alzheimer's patients often face a unique level of depression due to the continuously changing behaviors and capabilities of their loved one. Not all is bad with this disease. There are many bright spots along the way and finding the positives in each change will greatly help the

Overcoming Sleep Problems When Taking ADHD Medications

If you are experiencing sleep problems while taking ADHD medications, you may be pleased to know that there are many ways to successfully overcome the issues that you are facing. It does not matter if you are having trouble falling asleep, problems staying asleep, or if you are not getting enough sl

How Do You Deal With a Child That Has ADHD?

ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder. It is mainly characterized by the presence of hyperactivity and attentional problems that typically occur simultaneously.

Conquering the Stigma of a Mental Health Disorder

Having a family member that is suffering a mental health disorder can be taxing at times. Depending on the severity of the disorder, many families have been broken up because of this. Some of them can be blamed on the lack of love or patience a family member can bestow. Some just cannot handle the p

The Effects of Domestic Violence in Children

Domestic violence includes acts of physical, sexual, and emotional aggression as well as the destruction of personal property or pets. It occurs across all levels of social and economic class. The inc

How BPD is Diagnosed

One aspect of a person that is difficult to comprehend is their personality. Since all of us are born unique, our attitudes, traits and way of thinking are hard to fathom. That is why, psychologists constructed their own way of examining things for them to give the right diagnosis when psychological

Debt and Stress and How it Impacts Your Health

In today's economy lots of us are dealing with mounting debts and shrinking incomes. But beyond the stress to your bank account, it has been found that if you are carrying too much debt, your health and particularly your weight may be impacted.

How to Tell If Your a Alcoholic

Alcoholism is a serious and life threatening disease. Many people who drink are not alcoholics, but for others drinking causes serious problems in one or many areas of their lives. If you suspect you have a drinking problem, follow the these tips to tell in you're an alcoholic.