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Managing Stress at Work

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Stress can turn a potentially enjoyable job into nothing more than a daily struggle. Unfortunately, work is a significant source of stress for most of us. The majority of days off are put down to ...

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An Overview of Sex Therapy

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

These days, many couples find it hard to fit sex into their busy schedules. And it's perfectly normal for people to go through periods when they're just not in the mood for lovemaking. But if you ...

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You have an unexplained desire to buy a sports car. You're happily married, but you have started fantasizing about younger women. You go on a crash diet, and dream about starting over, being free. Does ...

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Getting Anger and Hostility Under Control

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

In the world of stress research, anger and hostility are the most widely studied behavioral characteristics. Studies indicate that anger is the behavioral factor most highly correlated with an increased risk of coronary heart stroke, ...

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Surviving Valentine’s Day and Beyond: Coping with Relationship Stress

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, our thoughts turn to the often-tricky area of romantic relationships. Along with the hearts and flowers come the inevitable difficulties, even in the best-suited couples. So let's not ignore the ...

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Emotions and Weight Affect Testosterone Levels

Monday, January 8th, 2007

A recent study suggests men's testosterone levels are significantly affected by their health and lifestyle choices. Testosterone levels reduce by about one percent a year in men over 40. A team from the New England Research ...

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Stay Sexy Your Entire Life!

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

If you are over 50 and want the best that life has to offer, you probably desire a passionate, stimulating sex life. If you are under 50, you probably wonder what you have to look ...

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FAQs About Antisocial Personality Disorder

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

Do "bad boys" turn into antisocial adults? They can. As children, adults with antisocial personality disorder, or ASP, often were diagnosed with conduct disorder. They routinely mocked authority figures, such as parents, teachers and other ...

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Treatment for Antisocial Personality Disorder

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

Few individuals seek medical attention specifically for antisocial personality disorder, or ASP. Antisocials who seek care do so for other problems such as marital discord, alcohol or drug abuse or suicidal thoughts. Family members or ...

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How Are Heterosexual Men Reached in HIV Prevention?

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

Are heterosexual men reached? Yes and no. Many prevention programs in the U.S. have addressed the drug-using risks of heterosexual men, but few have addressed their sexual behavior risks. In the U.S., women have been ...

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Helping Your Husband with Depression

Monday, December 4th, 2006

To the outside world, Emme Aronson lived a charmed life. She was a successful model, creative director of her own clothing line, a television host, lecturer, and mother of a beautiful baby girl. Only her ...

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How Men Grieve

Saturday, November 4th, 2006

Let my pain be unacknowledged, Let my wit resilient be, Let him never know the difference His indifference made to me. — Dorothy ...

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How to Help When Someone You Love Is Fifty and Out of Work

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

It's a familiar story in my practice these days. In the past year, I've seen perhaps a dozen couples in which the husband has been laid off after 15 to 20 years with the same ...

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Men Can Get the Blues

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

Depression traditionally has been considered a female disorder. But men can and do get depressed. The big difference is that men may be less likely to seek treatment for depression because they see mental illness ...

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