Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Eileen Bailey

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Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Socially Isolated

One-third of adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have no social contact with peers according to a recent study completed Grown School at Washington University. Social difficulties is one of the main symptoms of ASD but according to Paul T. Shattuck, Ph.D., one of the researchers, “Many people with autism do... Read moreChevron
posted 05/21/2013, comments (0)|
Dorian Martin

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Studies Begin to Look at Relationship Between Sleep Apnea, Alzheimer's

Did you get a good night’s sleep last night? Or did you end up snoring the night away? Sleep is believed to have an important role in memory, according to Harvard Medical School’s Division of Sleep Medicine. Researchers continue to explore whether a relationship exists between the various stages of sleep and the binding of different... Read moreChevron
Toni Hurst

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Advice from the Heart on Valentines Day

Menopause takes its toll on romance, that's for sure. Between hot flashes, irritability and lack of desire, it can be hard to "get in the mood" for romance, even on Valentines Day. But failing to acknowledge your partner's love in a tangible way, ignoring his desire and putting love-making out of your mind can have serious consequences to your... Read moreChevron
posted 02/11/2010, comments (0)|
Amy Hendel

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Managing Hot Flashes

It's one of those dreaded symptoms of mid-life change for women - hot flashes.  Often accompanied by flushed skin and sweats, it is a hallmark of menopause for many women.  But how many hot flashes you have in a day, how intense they are and how long they persist is somewhat unpredictable.  Experts do say that your experience with... Read moreChevron
Cynthia Haines, MD

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Study Prompts Consideration of Stroke Risk in Postmenopausal Antidepressant Users

A recent study that points to a possible link between the use of antidepressants and a higher risk of stroke and death in postmenopausal women illustrates the importance of reading beyond the headlines when it comes to medical news.   The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, followed more than 130,000 postmenopausal women... Read moreChevron
posted 12/30/2009, comments (0)|