I have written in the past about the importance of friendships and
I am thrilled that a number of studies are now looking at just that
very subject. While my professional work often involves
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What do you need to know about your doctor before you and your
family decide that this is the person for you? Most of you have a
choice in who your primary care doctor or specialist is, and this
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The sad news last week about the suicide of Rick Warren’s
27-year-old son Matthew rocked churches and Christians around the
world. Rick Warren is a beloved pastor and author of the
best-selling ... Read More »
Do you fly off the handle for “no reason”? Have you been accused of
being “hot-headed”? When the emotional intensity of your behavior
doesn’t match the situation at hand, you are
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The news reports about New York Lawyer, Cynthia Wachenheim, were
tragic. This is a woman who clearly suffered from postpartum
psychosis and nevertheless some critics have called her a monster.
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Making health care safer, that’s what we all want. Medical mistakes
contribute to unnecessary deaths each year, many of these during a
hospital stay. To improve patient safety, the healthcare ... Read More »
Hangovers: payback for overindulgence. With spring break coming
(and we all know what that means), learn as much as you can about
the hangover. A hangover from alcohol is characterized by a general
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Food addiction is a topic that has been debated by medical
professionals for years. And who is surprised? How many women do
you know claim they are addicted to chocolate, salty chips, or ice
cream? ... Read More »
Everyday I hear about another person, friend, client or colleague
who is suffering from intense anxiety. It is truly a current
epidemic, at least in the large metropolis in which I live. Los
Angeles
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For those who are single and looking for love you may want to avoid
spending too much time reading the updates on Facebook. According
to a study conducted at two German universities, the constant
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