DON'T EVER GIVE UP
What causes stuttering? A speech pathology researcher explains the science and the misconceptions around this speech disorder The majority of children who stutter will spontaneously recover from it without intervention, but some 20% of people do not. fizkes/iStock via Getty Images Plus Xiaofan Lei, University of Minnesota What comes to mind when you think of […]
2023-01-09 Lost Sleep and Jangled Nerves: The Rising Onslaught of Noise Harms Mind and Body Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News SACRAMENTO — Mike Thomson’s friends refuse to stay over at his house anymore. Thomson lives about 50 yards from a busy freeway that bisects California’s capital city, one that has been increasingly used […]
The Fallout From Mental Health Stigma By: Sonia Devine What is Stigma? Stigma is the use of stereotypes and labels when describing someone, and it is often attached to people who suffer from mental health issues. We don’t fully understand how the brain works yet, but one thing we DO know is that […]
Stereotypes By Stephane Dadjo Have you ever been stereotyped? Perhaps I should ask, have you ever stereotyped anyone? The number of limitations within stereotypical environments is groundbreaking. Did you know that a huge percentage of dysfunctional behaviors in individuals as well as social-related issues are caused by stereotypes? Stereotypes are one of the […]
2023-01-08 During In-Flight Emergencies, Sometimes Airlines’ Medical Kits Fall Short Commercial airplanes are required to carry sealed emergency medical kits, like the one pictured, that contain specific equipment and medications. But health professionals who have volunteered to help in in-flight emergencies say the kits can be inadequate and are sometimes missing required items. (MEDAIRE) […]
10 Steps To Clear Thinking Summary: Try some of these ten ways to clearer thinking. Make one or two of them a habit, and you’ll have more brainpower permanently. Keywords: clear thinking, think clearly, brainpower, self improvement Article Body: Does your mind sometimes feel like a television station you can’t quite tune […]
Recipe Sunday 2023-01-08 We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. Quick and Easy Dishes from Around the Globe (Family […]
2023-01-07 More Orthopedic Physicians Sell Out to Private Equity Firms, Raising Alarms About Costs and Quality Harris Meyer Dr. Paul Jeffords and his colleagues at Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics were worried about their ability to survive financially, even though their independent orthopedic practice was the largest in Georgia, with nearly 100 physicians. They nervously […]
6 Ways to Build Lasting Healthy Habits (Family Features) Starting on a path toward healthy habits is often easier than maintaining them long term. This year, you can avoid a major pitfall of healthy resolutions and build healthy habits that stick by working small, positive steps into your daily life. In fact, healthy habits are […]
Achieving Your Inner Peace If inner peace seems elusive and unattainable, far away or unreal you aren’t alone. Most of us feel that way at one time or another. Part of your self improvement plan can be to learn how to achieve inner peace. It will be a skill that will help you […]