Letty Cottin Pogrebin, author of the book How to Be a Friend to
a Friend Who’s Sick, offers some wonderful pointers on what to
say and what not to say while visiting the bedside of a friend
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About ten years ago Newsweek ran an article by Howard Brody,
MD, PhD, author of "The Placebo Response: How You can Release Your
Body's Inner Pharmacy for Better Health." He begins the ... Read More »
Angelina Jolie announced on Sunday, via a piece in the New York
Times, that she has undergone double mastectomy surgery as a
preventative measure against breast cancer. Her decision to
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Every year new medications and study results change the way we
practice medicine. Many families will be affected by these new
updates and recommendations. Innovation in medicine and science is
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The observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday is understood in various
ways, and celebrated at different times, in numerous countries.
There is some debate about the origins and initial celebrations of
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For young to middle aged adults the moderate use of alcohol
increases the risk of the most common causes of death (such as
trauma and breast cancer.) Men under the age of 45 may also
experience more
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A Swedish medical team has transplanted uteruses from two women in
their 50s to their daughters. In the United States there is a group
in Indiana actively recruiting women interested in undergoing
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Cancer is one of the most fear inducing words in our culture; and
it is the number one disease American’s wish to avoid, according to
on-line surveys. While cancer research has yet to find the ... Read More »
Therapy is not an easy undertaking, particularly if you are facing
painful challenges, confronting fears, or grieving a loss. Finding
a therapist who is the right fit for you can be a tricky ... Read More »
With the holiday season in full swing, the joy and sharing of the
season is what we all look forward to. Unfortunately, there are
things that can directly or indirectly impose on the festivities,
and ... Read More »