Archive for the 'Health' Category
Saturday, February 20th, 2010
It is tough when you have a parent who cannot recognize you anymore. It can be emotionally draining as well as physically exhausting. Alzheimer’s disease can rob your parent of the time that you two should be spending together.
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Losing a life partner, a relative, a friend, or any loved one whom you care for deeply can be devastating and extremely difficult to cope with. If you are experiencing the loss of a loved one and you are having a hard time getting over your depression, you may want to give the advice in this article some thought.
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Gambling may seem like a harmless pastime for many people but for some, it has already become more of a necessity. In fact some people tend to gamble more often than necessary and even when their personal or professional lives have already begun to suffer.
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
One of the most difficult things that couples have to go through during the course of their relationship is dealing with gambling addiction. If your husband has a gambling addiction, it is best to confront him about it early on.
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Sometimes, people who have sought out gambling addiction treatment fall back into the same patterns all over again. It is easy to fall into a relapse especially if the factors leading to addiction are still present.
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
When you already have a gambling addiction, you face different challenges once you decide to stop. Dependence on your gambling activities may take precedence over your life, and quitting your addiction can be very tough.
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Friday, February 5th, 2010
If you or someone in your family has experienced the signs of porn addiction, effective steps may be taken to address the situation successfully. Although porn addiction may sound more embarrassing than a substance addiction or a gambling addiction, it is possible to get the needed support from professionals.
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Oftentimes many people have a difficult time confirming their porn addiction. Addiction to pornographic materials is not as easy to admit as having substance abuse or alcohol dependence.
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Among the most popular means for porn addicts to satisfy themselves is through porn videos. Since many households already have Internet access nowadays, it has become easier for some individuals to watch pornographic videos online.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Having a spouse who has developed an addiction to porn can be very difficult emotionally. It can easily create gaps in the relationship and may also affect intimacy to a great extent.
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Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Want to dazzle everyone with your bright smile? But first, you should really have pearly white teeth.
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009
There are various teeth whitening procedures available nowadays, so it’s important to choose the method that suits your requirements best.
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Teeth whitening is one of the most convenient ways to get your teeth looking clean, healthy, and strong. Whether you are thinking of getting professional teeth whitening for personal reasons, employment reasons, or any other reason, then you should beware of the side effects that you may experience.
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Friday, July 17th, 2009
ShareWith the increasing unemployment rates throughout the world, the number of unemployed people suffering from depression is consequently increasing. If you are recently unemployed, how can you get over depression? In the United States, unemployment rates rose to 9.5% in June 2009. Many people have lost jobs. It is rather unfortunate if you were one [...]
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Friday, July 17th, 2009
ShareStudies have shown that people who are jobless are more prone to poor mental health. The development of various mental illness such as depression and anxiety disorders occurs more often in people who are unemployed because aside from the financial benefits that having a job entails, it also robs the individual of non-financial benefits such [...]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
ShareSleeping pills or sedatives are great medication for people with sleeping and anxiety disorders. The problem is these pills are also liable to become objects for substance abuse, with some people who use them displaying an addiction to sleeping pills. Though there is that danger, sleeping pill addiction can be treated. How does one become [...]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
ShareAccording to one study, millions of Americans show five signs of dependence on watching TV that is usually associated with substance abuse. Though one considers watching too much TV harmless, it does have implications on one’s health, behavior, and social life. Understanding the underlying causes TV is entertaining, no doubt. Aside from that, there is [...]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
ShareShoplifting is considered a sport among young people, especially teens, and is considered as a dare, or part of some initiation to a clique or group. But epending on the underlying causes, shoplifting can easily become an addiction, when it’s a mental disorder such as kleptomania. Possible motivations behind such behaviors Not all shoplifting addiction [...]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
ShareBeing in a romantic relationship can be one of the most fulfilling things that one can experience in one’s life. But it can also lead to disaster if one is in a bad relationship. Unfortunately, there are also people who are hooked into bad relationships. Here, we give suggestions on how to deal with having [...]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
ShareThere are some people who can’t help but think of negative thoughts. These thoughts usually range from feelings of low self-esteem, worthlessness, the inevitability of unfortunate things happening, and hopelessness. Examples of extreme negative thinking behaviors There is a close relation between negative thinking and depression. Common symptoms are lethargy and lack of enthusiasm. There’s [...]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
ShareSelf-mutilation is a form of self-induced physical abuse, usually done through cutting, burning, or slashing one’s skin with a sharp object. This is an issue commonly seen in teens, though it can be transferred over to adulthood. Aside from the physical injuries, self-mutilation is also a symptom of underlying mental and emotional issues. Forms of [...]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
ShareExercise addiction, also called as compulsive exercise, is the condition where a person is compelled or driven to exercise despite him or herself. It can be either because of low self-esteem, an eating disorder, or the addiction to the natural high that exercise brings. Current statistics of exercise addiction Most of the people susceptible to [...]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
ShareThough cleanliness is a next to godliness, there’s a limit to how many times you should clean your house. If it has become a ritual and an addiction, then one should look at this compulsion carefully and address the underlying problem. When house cleaning becomes an addictive behavior The behavior is easy to notice: repetitive [...]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
ShareMuch has been said about sugar addiction in the media, and some studies on animals indicate that excessive sugar intake does promote addictive behavior. Another study also indicates that the effect of sugar addiction is even stronger than cocaine in rats. Though no conclusive studies on humans have been done, these previous researches establish the [...]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
ShareAccording to one online statistic, about 10% of adults admit to sexual addiction, and that 70% of males aged 18 to 34 visit porn sites in a typical month. Though the figures may be questioned, the easy access of pornographic materials from either traditional media, such as literature and videos, and the Internet, increases the [...]
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