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Why Deep Breathing May Keep Us Calm
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How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
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The hospital where parents care for premature babies
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The 4 Traits That Put Kids at Risk for Addiction
The 4 Traits That Put Kids at Risk for Addiction Drug education is the only part of the middle school curriculum I remember — perhaps because it backfired so spectacularly. Before reaching today’s legal drinking age, I was shooting cocaine…
Refreshing a Mother’s Memory With Love and Stories
Refreshing a Mother’s Memory With Love and Stories My mother is slowly losing her mind. This fact, as well as all the tragic repercussions along the way, takes up a large chunk of my chats with my four sisters —…
I had a black dog, his name was Depression
I HAD A BLACK DOG, HIS NAME WAS DEPRESSION Via The World Health Organization (WHO), this short video offers an effective analogy for how it feels to live with depression. They say: “At its worst, depression can be a frightening,…
Is the Sleep Aid Melatonin Safe for Children and Adults?
Is the Sleep Aid Melatonin Safe for Children and Adults? There’s a dearth of safety data for melatonin, but there are a number of potential concerns, especially for children. “I think we just don’t know what the potential long-term effects…
For those suffering depression or anxiety, using cannabis for relief may not be the long-term answer
For those suffering depression or anxiety, using cannabis for relief may not be the long-term answer That’s according to new research from a team at Colorado State University seeking scientific clarity on how cannabis — particularly chronic, heavy use —…
Stress
Why stress can make us sick when is meant to be a physiological mechanism to protect us? 1. What is Stress? We often say “we are stressed”: it is important to clarify the use of the term, since today, in…