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Mental & Emotional Health
Relationships & Love
5 Ways to Stop Seeking Approval from People Who Don't Accept You
article
It is fascinating how often we crave the acceptance and approval of those who won’t accept us. It is an … Read More→
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Loneliness
New Perspectives on Loneliness
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Although loneliness is a familiar condition, scientists are only now beginning to look at its causes, consequences, and possible treatments. … Read More→
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Pets
Caring for Diabetic Cats
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Just like humans, more and more cats are becoming diabetic, and a panel of experts has issued some guidance on … Read More→
Widowhood
Broken Heart Syndrome: It Is a “Thing”
article
We have all seen the stories many times. A couple who were married for decades die within days, hours or … Read More→
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Medical Care
Pets
Health-Care Recommendations for Animals in Hospitals
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With more and more animals visiting health-care facilities, experts have issued new guidelines for minimizing the possible spread of any … Read More→
Marriage
Widowhood
When Husbands Are Caregivers, Divorce Is More Likely
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Research done at Iowa State University study analyzed the divorce rate for couples in which either spouse was diagnosed with … Read More→
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Medical Care
Pets
Are Your Pet's Medicines Safe?
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The federal Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) receives reports of accidental medication overdoses in pets as part of the agency’s … Read More→
Marriage
When One Spouse Stops Driving, Both Suffer Negative Consequences
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When one elderly spouse hangs up the car keys, both partners are less likely to work or volunteer, according to … Read More→
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Eating Disorders (anorexia/bulemia, hypergymnasia, etc.)
Grandparenting
Are You Encouraging Your Grandkids to Have An Eating Disorder?
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According to Stanford psychologist Dr. Megan Jones, who also serves as Chief Science Officer of Lantern (www.golantern.com), the groundbreaking mobile … Read More→
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Relationships & Love
Illness Makes Even Long-Married People Feel Lonely
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Research done at Concordia University in Montreal and published in February 2015 in Health Psychology found that the onset of … Read More→
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Marriage
Sex
Sex May "Rebound" in 50-Year Marriages
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People whose marriages last longer than 50 years often see a resurgence in sexual activity, according to new research. The … Read More→
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Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Caregiving
Solving the Problem of "Sundowning": Tips for Caregivers
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Editor’s note: Sundowning, the time of day when Alzheimer’s symptoms worsen, is often frustrating and debilitating for a caregiver as … Read More→
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Caregiving
Mental & Emotional Health
How to Ward Off Compassion Fatigue
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A willingness to see the needs of others and lend a helping hand can boost a person’s everyday happiness and … Read More→
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Caregiving
Needed: Better Communication with Older Parents
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Better processes are needed to help improve communication between elderly parents and adult children, researchers say. Such communication is often … Read More→
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Mental & Emotional Health
Relationships & Love
Male/Female Differences: Not as Big as You Think
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Although conventional wisdom says men and women are very different – men are stoic, women are emotional, for example – … Read More→
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Medical Care
Bobbi Kristina and Her Family's Ultimate Decision
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By Monica Williams-Murphy, MD Just three short years after the world mourned the shocking death of Whitney Houston, her daughter’s … Read More→
Pets
Medicines and Your Pet
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Your 9-year-old German Shepherd is limping, and you think that arthritis may be setting in. A trip to the veterinarian … Read More→
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