Archive for January, 2007

Listed by most recent articles first.

• Depression and Premenstrual Syndromes
  Most women have some symptoms, whether physical or emotional, related to their periods. Symptoms are present during the five days before a woman gets her period and then disappear within a day or two of ...
• Get Ready To Diet
  Being ready to lose weight involves many things. There is definite preparation to be done, and without the right kind of preparation, it is unlikely that you will be able to maintain your weight-loss effort. ...
• ADHD and Sleep
  Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have sleep difficulties. ADHD is a neurological condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Three subtypes of ADHD generally are recognized by professionals: ...
• Cerebral Palsy Rate Beginning To Fall
  Recent figures suggest that the rate of babies born with cerebral palsy — steady for the last 60 years — may be falling. Cerebral palsy is a nonprogressive disorder of movement or posture. Since 1997, its ...
• Accepting the Truth about Ourselves
  Another Session in Confession Considering the amount of time I spend confessing my mistakes and shortcomings in therapy, I often think the doc missed his true calling. And therapy would definitely be easier if I could ...
• Folic Acid Supplements Could Prevent Dementia
  Folic acid supplementation could effectively prevent dementia in some people, recent research suggests. The possibility that low folic acid is a modifiable risk factor for dementia has been extensively studied. Dementia is linked to the ...
• Calling in Sick to Work
  People are often uncertain what to do when it comes to calling in sick at work. Some workplaces are so high pressure and intense that calling in sick is out of the question -- you ...
• An Overview of Depression
  If you fail an important examination, lose a loved one or a job, or get dumped in a relationship, it is normal to feel depressed. But if you remain depressed for more than two weeks, ...
• Coping with Work Issues and Bipolar Disorder
  Table of Contents Preparing for job applications and interviews Enforcement of nondiscrimination laws The Federal Rehabilitation Act Medical leave Help with getting a job Career choices Off-limits occupation...
• Herbs for Bipolar Disorder
  There are a number of herbal remedies you can try for bipolar disorder (manic depression). Although the glossy, new veneer of today's supplements may make them look attractive, it's just as important to be ...
• Vitamins for Bipolar Disorder
  Vitamins have not been proven effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder. They can, however, help treat certain symptoms related to bipolar disorder and help in your overall health and well-being. Some vitamins have ...
• Minerals for Bipolar Disorder
  Minerals, along with vitamins, are naturally occurring substances that are basic building blocks for the chemical processes that keep our bodies running. Most of them are needed in relatively small amounts that are usually taken ...
• Nutritional Supplements for Bipolar Disorder
  Nutritional supplements are not drugs, nor do they need U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval. They are often marketed as having certain benefits, but since they aren't required to meet the rigorous requirements of a ...
• Identifying Irrational Thoughts
  One of the most common components of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy (CBT) is identifying and answering irrational thoughts. Once you can label and dissect an irrational thought, you take away some of its power. The longer these ...
• Children and Bipolar Disorder
  It is very rare for a child to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a preschooler. However, if your child falls into this category, or if she has another disabling condition that emerges in early ...
• Resources for Bipolar Disorder
  Advocacy and support groups Books and publications Web sites Related conditions and symptoms Special needs parenting Sibling issues Special education Healthcare and insurance General medical information...
• Financial Help with Medications
  Low-income patients may be able to get their medications for free by providing documentation to charitable programs run by pharmaceutical companies. In the US, the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association publishes a directory of medication assistance programs. ...
• Alternatives to Health Insurance
  No matter where you live, there are alternatives to expensive medical care. Those who don't have insurance, or whose insurance is inadequate, will want to investigate these resources. In some cases, creative private-pay arrangements may be ...
• How Asperger’s Disorder is Diagnosed
  Asperger's Disorder (also known as Asperger's Syndrome, or AS), like other pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs), involves delays and deviant patterns of behavior in multiple areas of functioning, that often require the input of professionals with ...
• In-Depth: Asperger’s Disorder
  Impairments in Social Interactions with Others Although the social criteria for Asperger's Disorder (also known as Asperger's Syndrome, or AS) and autism are identical, the former condition usually involves fewer symptoms and has a generally different ...
• History of Asperger’s Disorder
  Asperger Syndrome (AS, also known as Asperger's Disorder) is a severe developmental disorder characterized by major difficulties in social interaction, and restricted and unusual patterns of interest and behavior. Autism is the most widely ...
• Treatment for Asperger’s Disorder
  There are a wide variety of helpful treatments for Asperger's Disorder that help an individual learn better social skills and communication cues, to help them be able to interact socially more naturally. At present, like ...
• Symptoms of Asperger’s Disorder
  Asperger's Disorder is a syndrome that typically appears first in childhood, and is primarily characterized by a person's difficulty in everyday social interactions with others. For instance, a person with Asperger's may engage in ...
• All About Asperger’s Disorder
  The essential features of Asperger's Disorder are severe and sustained impairment in social interactions with others, and the development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. A person with Asperger's often appear to ...
• Happiness and Government Around the World
  Happiness might be determined by geography. Adrian White and colleagues at Leicester University's School of Psychology analyzed data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other databases to create a global perspective of well-being. The "happiest ...