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Today I love the sweet low clouds laden with water and dragging themselves over the escarpment to the north across the bay. I love how they obscure the top of the rock and the sky above it,...
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Long Overdue: Respect for the Homes of Single Men
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From Childhood to Adult Life – Understanding The Transgender Journey
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If you suffer from panic attacks or are prone to them, you might find that you are experiencing them more than usual. The uncertainty in these challenging times as we...
How to Improve Your Relationships During Lock-down
Ralph was puzzled. While he struggled with social connection his whole life, he was making a conscious effort to be different now that the whole family was in lock-down due...
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Aging Associated with Emotional Stability
New research suggests one benefit of growing older is improved emotional stability. Duke and Vanderbilt university investigators also found that older people are also better able to resist temptations in...
For Mental Well-Being, Live in Moment But Plan For Future
People who manage to balance living in the moment with planning for the future are best able to weather daily stress without succumbing to negative moods, according to a new...
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In 2016, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affected 1 in 54 (or 1.85 percent) 8-year-olds, according to the newest U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. This is a...
