Archive for August, 2008
Posted on August 31st, 2008 by by admin
Healthy Diet
Nourishing with nutrients
The food you eat supplies essential nutrients that you need to stay healthy and energetic all day long. Nutrients play a very important role in maintaining your good health.
But you can’t just walk into the grocery store and buy a bag full of nutrients! Nutrients are always more effective when consumed as […]
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Tags: dieting, Health Tips, healthy diet, healthy food choices, weight loss, weight management
Posted on August 30th, 2008 by by admin
More than 67% of Americans are overweight or obese. If you’re concerned about your weight, here are some facts you should know:
Back to basics
Your body accumulates excess fat when you consume more calories than you burn as energy
Many of the calories you absorb through food are used to power the normal functions of your body, such […]
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Tags: diet, dieting, Health, Health Tips, healthy weight, weight loss, weight management
Posted on August 29th, 2008 by by admin
Couch potatoes, take heart. You don’t have to exercise until you drop to reap mental benefits, according to some research.
Psychologists studying how exercise affects mental health are discovering that how much or how intensely you exercise isnít the key factor in relieving depression and anxiety. In fact, they say that less is more; or […]
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Tags: anxiety, brisk walk, Feel Good, relieving depression, workout
Posted on August 28th, 2008 by by admin
Exercise makes our bodies stronger, but can it do the same for our minds? It might, according to several lines of research in animals and humans.
In research with rats , there’s evidence that exercise increases the blood supply to their brains. One group of rats got free access to a running wheel and another ran […]
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Tags: blood supply, energy supply, Exercise, Mind's Muscles
Posted on August 27th, 2008 by by admin
Mom always said that personality and smarts go farther than good looks. And now even psychologists are on her side.
For years, psychologists turned to cognitive ability — brainpower — as a predictor of job performance. Smarter people were considered more likely to succeed on the job. But intelligence is only part of the story.
Other important […]
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Tags: attendance, brainpower, cooperation, creativity, integrity, Job Performance, leadership
Posted on August 26th, 2008 by by admin
In a world where violence and cruelty seem to be common and almost acceptable, many parents wonder what they can do to help their children to become kinder and gentler–to develop a sense of caring and compassion for others. Raising kids who care isn’t a solution to violence by itself, but it’s reasonable to worry […]
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Tags: Gentleness, Kids Care, Raising kids, Teaching, Violent World
Posted on August 25th, 2008 by by admin
Whenever there is a disaster of any magnitude, psychologists often are mobilized to help.
To an outside observer, it would be difficult to tell the psychologist apart from the other volunteers who are also offering water or blankets.
But while psychologists are performing these services, they also are offering crucial emotional support after a disaster.
Because psychologists […]
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Tags: Disaster Sites, emotional support, Psychologists
Posted on August 24th, 2008 by by admin
Violence. It’s the act of purposefully hurting someone. And it’s a major issue facing today’s young adults. One in 12 high schoolers is threatened or injured with a weapon each year. If you’re between the ages of 12 and 24, you face the highest risk of being the victim of violence.
At the same time, statistics […]
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Tags: Retaliation, violent behavior, Warning Signs, Youth Violence
Posted on August 23rd, 2008 by by admin
For many people, drinking alcohol is nothing more than a pleasant way to relax. However, people with alcohol use disorders drink to excess, endangering both themselves and others. This question-and-answer fact sheet explains alcohol problems and how psychologists can help people recover.
When does drinking become a problem?
For most adults, moderate alcohol use–no more than two […]
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Tags: Alcohol, Alcohol Disorders, drink to excess
Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by by admin
The intense anxiety and fear that often follow a disaster can be especially troubling for surviving children, especially if children were victims of the disaster or were separated from their families. Some may regress and demonstrate younger behaviors such as thumb sucking or bed wetting. Children may be more prone to nightmares and fear of […]
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Tags: behavior patterns, Hurricanes, relieve tension, Tornadoes