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 Health & Beauty
Your Well Being
Aren't we all just looking for some Peace of Mind...
| "There is no greater sickness in the world today than the lack of love."
- Mother Theresa |
An integrated approach to health and wellness includes keeping the mind healthy, too. Finding healthy, constructive ways to cope with daily challenges can improve your health and quality of life. Mental health is becoming an increasingly important issue.
Several local and international studies have proven that the incidence of mental illness is on the rise. Doctors have long known the connection between mind and body and that the stresses of daily life, from dealing with problems of child rearing to depression or lack of healthy communication skills can effect our general health as well as our happiness in life.
The articles in this section will offer suggestions for improving your stress management, relationship-building and communication skills, as well as dealing with addiction, adjusting to a new culture and other topics related to mental well being.
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 Hans Christian King: Wisdom and Comfort from the 'Other Side'
 Roberta Rand
Unless you are already attuned to the language of New Age thought, you might find yourself in need of a translator as Hans Christian King, a 'direct voice' medium, discusses his unique talent for receiving direct communication from the spirit world - or what he calls 'the other side.'
A Dad's Point-of-View: Stuck Between My Wife and the Kids
 Bruce Sallan
In every marriage, spouses face an inevitable choice between their children and their spouse. It's especially true in second marriages, like mine. I have to admit, it's an ongoing issue and one I'm trying to figure out with the right amount of love and respect shown towards everyone.
Use of Cannabinoids (Marijuana) Could Help Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patients
 New Media
Use of cannabinoids (marijuana) could assist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder patients. This is exposed in a new study carried out at the Learning and Memory Lab in the University of Haifa’s Department of Psychology.
Lifestyle Changes May Stave Off Diabetes for a Decade
 Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Sustaining modest weight loss for 10 years, or taking an anti-diabetic drug over that time, can prevent or lower the incidence of type 2 diabetes in people at high risk for developing the disease.
Studies Examine How Living Conditions Impact Reproductive Health
 Steve Chaplin
Life is all about tradeoffs and recently published research by Virginia J. Vitzthum, a senior scientist at Indiana University's Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, has shown that during periods of intense labor and low food intake, rates of early pregnancy loss can more than double.
Pregnant Women Risk Early Delivery from Using Psychiatric Medication
 Joel Schwarz
The odds triple for premature child delivery pregnant women with a history of depression who used psychiatric medication, according to a new study.
Cleanliness IS Next to Godliness
 BYU News
People are unconsciously fairer and more generous when they are in clean-smelling environments, according to a soon-to-be published study led by a Brigham Young University professor.
Feelings of Stigmatization May Discourage HIV Patients from Proper Care
 Enrique Rivero
The feeling of stigmatization that people living with HIV often experience doesn't only exact a psychological toll — new UCLA research suggests it can also lead to quantifiably negative health outcomes.
Sexual Problems Rarely Addressed by Internists Caring for Cancer Survivors
 Sue McGreevey
Few internists who care for cancer survivors address issues of sexual dysfunction with their patients, according to a study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers.
A Dad’s Point-of-View: Words That Hurt, Words That Heal
 Bruce Sallan
Most of us gossip without giving it any thought whatsoever. But, in our everyday lives, gossip is destructive. You may think it’s fun to browse the tabloids at your local newsstand or while in line at the market, but private gossip among family and friends can be devastating.
'Darwinian Medicine' in Focus at World Health Summit
 Agence France-Presse
A new field of medical research is looking at the emergence of modern epidemics like asthma and obesity through the prism of Charles Darwin's 150-year-old theory of evolution.
A Dad's Point-of-View: In Sickness and in Health
Bruce Sallan
My wife recently had a medical emergency. The care she received was exceptional. I have a hard time believing this would've happened as quickly and attentively if we end up with national health-care, managed by the government. To be fair, let's consider opposing viewpoints.
Ask The Doctor: Loneliness - Health Hazards to Mind and Body
 Judy Krings
Clinical psychologist and internationally certified personal and professional life coach Judy Krings talks about loneliness and how it can effect your health and happiness. She also gives us advice on how to lighten your loneliness load for a better, more fulfilling life.
Strong Link Between Obesity and Depression
 University of Adelaide
Doctors should pay more attention to the link between common mental illness and obesity in patients because the two health problems are closely linked, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide.
Less than 50 Percent of Men and Women with Depression See a Doctor for Treatment
 Julie Saccone
Less than half of men and women in Ontario who may be suffering from depression see a doctor to treat their potentially debilitating condition, according to a new women's health study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital.
Violent Upbringing May Lead to Domestic Violence
 Bethany H. Carland-Adams
A recent study from the latest issue of Personal Relationships shows that individuals who have experienced violence at an early age may have trouble adjusting to healthy, adult romantic relationships and are at a higher risk to experience marital difficulties.
Sexually Satisfied Women have Better General Well-Being and More Vitality
 Jennifer Beal
Pre- and post-menopausal women who self-rated themselves as being sexually satisfied had a higher overall psychological well-being score and scores for "positive well-being" and "vitality," compared with sexually dissatisfied women in a study of 295 women sexually active more than twice a month.
How To: Nap
 Jacob Franek
Although some will disagree, there may be no greater feeling than a daytime nap. The opportunity to free your mind of the real world - deadlines, debates, proposals, and all of that fun stuff - is an opportunity seldom secured. But it's an opportunity that few would turn down.
Young Adults Visit Doctors Least at an Age When Risky Behavior Peaks
 Rochester.edu
When adolescents graduate to young adulthood, their preventive care tends to fall by the wayside. A recent study has found that young adults are much less likely to use ambulatory or preventive care, even though their mortality rate is more than twice that of adolescents.
How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?
 Jacob Franek
You think 6 hours of sleep at night and a catnap during the day will keep you going? Think again.
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