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John McManamy

John McManamy, Health Guide

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Author and Advocate

When Flu Hits - Watching Your Mental Health

I’ve been in bed for the last seven days in an advanced state of flu-induced misery. I didn’t think this was anything worth writing about, but then today I’ve been getting confirmation that my misery has plenty of company. All over the news, I am reading reports of a major nationwide flu outbreak. I assume all of you know best... Read moreChevron
Eileen Bailey

Eileen Bailey, Health Guide

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Early Start Denver Model Helps Children with Autism Boost Language and Social Skills

The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a early-intervention program for children with autism. According to Autism Speaks, the features of this program are: Naturalistic applied behavioral analytic strategies Sensitive to normal developmental sequence Deep parental involvement Focus on interpersonal exchange and positive affect Shared... Read moreChevron
posted 01/09/2013, comments (0)|
Teri Robert

Teri Robert, Health Guide

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Migraines and Epilepsy - Genetic Link Demonstrated

It's been known for some time now that Migraine and epilepsy are often comorbid diseases, diseases that a person can have at the same time, but neither causes the other. Migraine researchers have felt that there was a link between Migraine and epilepsy, but have yet to firmly establish what that link is.   A new study published in the... Read moreChevron
posted 01/09/2013, comments (0)|
Lene  Andersen

Lene Andersen, Health Guide

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

A New You: Resolutions and Change with RA

‘Tis the season for making extravagant promises to yourself about getting healthy, losing weight, getting in shape and any number of other life improvements. Such goals can be intimidating when you have RA and have more barriers to success than just a waning willpower and the need for chocolate chip cookies. Pain and side effects to... Read moreChevron
Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

Fibromyalgia in Danger of Being Labeled a Mental Disorder

People who have fibromyalgia, ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), chronic pain and any number of other chronic illnesses are in serious danger of being labeled as having a mental disorder.   The 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, commonly known as the DSM-5, is about to go to the printers and is scheduled... Read moreChevron