Nearly every day the news reports stories about children committing acts of violence, often against other children.
Research has shown that violent or aggressive behavior is often learned early in life. However, parents, family members, and others who care for children can help them learn to deal with emotions without using violence. Parents and others can […]
Sleep
I haven’t been able to sleep well for some time. Could this be a symptom for a physical or emotional condition?
I’m having a hard time getting out of bed in the morning. All I want to do is sleep. Could this be related to a physical or emotional condition?
Interests
I’ve lost interest in hobbies and other […]
Barbecue Food Safety Tips
Many people enjoy outdoor grilling in the summer months. Here are some tips to avoid food poisoning caused by germs growing too quickly in the summer heat.
Wash your hands and forearms thoroughly before preparing or serving food. Use warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
While You Are Cooking…
Meats must be […]
For many who have suffered a heart attack, the key to recovery is paying attention to the relationship between the body and the mind.
Psychologists have conducted studies that show that changing behavior after a heart attack can improve the chances of recovery. Sixty percent of those hospitalized for heart disease experience elevated levels of stress, […]
If you’ve seen the movie “Silence of the Lambs” or seen the television show “Profiler,” you’ve heard of criminal profiling.
Profiling a criminal – trying to find a criminal by using his behavior to define his personality – is called many things. The FBI is generally credited with developing much of the criminal profiling within the […]
Physical inactivity is as dangerous to your health as smoking – so it’s time to ‘get moving’! Here’s a checklist to help you set up an active living action plan.
Strategies for success
Set goals you can keep – Why are you thinking about getting fit? Do you want to feel better? Look better? Lose weight? There […]
Telling a little white lie might soothe ruffled social feathers, but covering up a murder plot or withholding information on terrorist cells can devastate individuals and society at large. Yet detecting deception often stumps the most experienced police officers, judges, customs officials and other forensic professionals. Psychologists are lending their insanity to help law enforcement […]
Everywhere one turns today there is information about the importance of saving enough money for a comfortable and secure retirement. Sufficient financial resources in retirement are important, but according to psychologists who study retirement, money is only one part of the equation for a happy and productive life after one stops working.
You also have to […]
If you’re troubled about the threat of a bird flu pandemic, you’re not alone. Nationwide surveys reveal growing concern that the highly publicized disease could reach the U.S., perhaps as soon as the next flu season.
While the abundance of news coverage has helped raise awareness of bird flu and a potential pandemic, reports on the […]
Parenting is difficult in today’s fast-paced and demanding world, and it can take a toll on one’s physical and emotional well-being. With equal sharing of parenting duties increasingly becoming the norm, many men (as well as women) are experiencing the pressure of being both a breadwinner and an active care giver. Father’s Day is right […]