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Thursday, October 20, 2011

How to Find a New Doctor

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These days, it is not uncommon for people to need to find a new doctor. The most common reasons include a) moving to a new city, b) dissa...
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

The Overdiagnosis of "Post Concussion Syndrome"

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These days, many health providers are quick to diagnose patients with “post concussion syndrome ” if persistent symptoms are reported aft...
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

1 of 6 Cell Phones Contaminated with Feces

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You may want to think twice before biting your fingernails or picking a piece of food out of your teeth, especially if you just shook som...
Monday, October 17, 2011

New ADHD Guidelines and the Omission of Neuropsychology

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Recently, the media has reported that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has broadened its 2000-2001 guidelines for the diagnosis o...
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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Don't Worry, Be Happy

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Today’s is part II of a special guest blog entry by my colleague, Dr. Christine Allen. Dr. Allen is a psychologist who is also an execut...
Friday, October 14, 2011

Guest Blog Entry. The Happiness Hype: What’s All the Buzz About and Is it Worth It?

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Today’s is part I of a special guest blog entry by my colleague, Dr. Christine Allen. Dr. Allen is a psychologist who is also an executi...
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Attack of the killer bean sprouts

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Many people are well aware that undercooked meat is dangerous because it contains harmful bacteria such as salmonella and E. coli . To co...
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The Chinese Elephant Man

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You’ve all heard of the Elephant Man and have perhaps seen the famous movie of the same name. His real name was Joseph Merrick and he liv...
Monday, October 10, 2011

Exercise & Eat Fruits & Veggies All You Want: You're Still Going to Die

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It is well known that eating fruits and vegetables and maintaining a regular exercise routine provides various health benefits to the bo...
Sunday, October 09, 2011

Ten Alternatives to Corporal Punishment

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Yesterday, I wrote a blog entry entitled “Why Corporal Punishment is Wrong.” At the end of the article, I stated that I would describe m...
Saturday, October 08, 2011

Why Corporal Punishment Is Wrong

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Corporal punishment, the technical word for physically striking someone (usually a parent striking their child) as a form of discipline, sim...
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Friday, October 07, 2011

Inspiration if Diagnosed with a Serious Illness

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If you or a loved one were diagnosed with a serious medical illness, particularly a terminal illness, it is very easy to get depressed, part...
Thursday, October 06, 2011

Pale Skin and Vitamin D

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If you have pale skin like me, you know that the sun can feel like your arch-enemy. Summer time means lathering up with sunscreen and wear...
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