Amid Wave of Pro-Gun Legislation, Georgia Proposes Sweeping Law By HERBERT BUCHSBAUMMARCH 24, 2014 ATLANTA — Pro- and anti-gun forces do not agree on much, but they do agree on the breathtaking sweep of the Georgia legislation allowing guns in bars, schools, restaurants, churches and airports that is now awaiting the signature of Gov. Nathan…
For Better or Worse, Siblings Shape Our Close Relationships Early conflicts with brothers and sisters can affect us long-term. Published on November 12, 2013 by Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. in Fulfillment at Any Age We all bring our early ways of interacting with our families to our adult close relationships. Much of the existing research…
REPORTER’S FILE When Bipolar Masquerades as a Happy Face By RICHARD A. FRIEDMAN, M.D. At 45, my patient Bruce was at the pinnacle of his career, with a lucrative law practice. Then his life was cruelly turned upside down by two medical events, a crushing first episode of major depression and a series of strokes…
Bipolar Disorder at Work: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell? What if your bipolar disorder is making work harder? Published on January 18, 2010 by Joni E. Johnston, Psy.D. in The Human Equation “I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder six years ago. I’ve never told any of my employers or shown them any signs that I’m aware…
Americans Can’t Put Down Their Smartphones, Even During Sex From the Shower to the Sack, National Jumio Study Reveals Consumers’ Unwillingness to Part with their Smartphones; Also Reveals Security and Loss Concerns Palo Alto, Calif. – July 11, 2013 – According to the new Mobile Consumer Habits study released today by Jumio, Inc. and conducted online by…
Benefits of Meditation (detailed) Are you seeking calmness, peace of mind, joy, vibrant health, greater energy, positive relationships and fulfillment in life? Do you wish to be stress-free and worry-free? You can enjoy all these benefits and much more, with meditation. Meditation offers innumerable benefits for your body, mind and spirit. The rest you gain…
7 Health Benefits of Deep Relaxation The next time you tune out and switch off and let yourself melt, remind yourself of all the good work the relaxation effect is doing on your body. These are just some of the scientifically proven benefits … 1. INCREASED IMMUNITY Relaxation appears to boost immunity in recovering cancer…
Deepak Chopra: Meditation Exercise for Stress Relief Video of how to meditate
Mental Health and Marijuana Mental Health and Marijuana The link between the use of marijuana and mental health problems is an issue that receives a great deal of attention in the research and general media. Although severe illnesses such as schizophrenia have received a large portion of this attention, there is also debate about whether…
