Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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Eileen Bailey

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What is Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)?

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is a form of treatment for autism that involves observation of behaviors and intensive behavioral interventions meant to bring positive change over a period of time.  It is considered a safe and effective treatment for autism and “has been endorsed by a number of state and federal agencies, including... Read moreChevron
posted 06/11/2013, comments (0)|
Lene  Andersen

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

RA and Arthritis Facebook Chat

Join me tomorrow afternoon at 2 PM ET for a HealthCentral Facebook chat about RA and arthritis!  
posted 06/11/2013, comments (0)|
My Bariatric Life

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My Bariatric Life on Health Central has the largest collection of original content that teaches, through her real life experience, how to be successful after weight loss surgery. She also offers great information for those considering weight loss surgery.

Q&A with “My Bariatric Life” on Life after Weight-Loss Surgery

  My Bariatric Life is a Health Activist against Obesity       Q: You’ve maintained an impressive 100-lb+ weight loss since 2003. Will you please share your perspective on what it means to eat healthy?   A: I follow the Bariatric Diet and the Pouch Rules, and the principals of the real food... Read moreChevron
posted 06/10/2013, comments (0)|
Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.

ACTION ALERT: How You Can Help People with ME/CFS

For many years people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) – called chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in the U.S. – have suffered from misdiagnosis and poor treatment. Why? There are two primary reasons: The name 'chronic fatigue syndrome' is not taken seriously by most people, including a large number of medical professionals, because... Read moreChevron
posted 06/07/2013, comments (0)|
Jay Motola

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Urologist

PSA Testing and New Guidelines Create More Confusion

By now you must really be confused by prostate cancer. To be honest, many urologists are also confused.  Let me review some of the facts with you.  Prostate cancer will affect one of six men during their lifetime.  The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2013, about 240,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed. ... Read moreChevron
posted 05/23/2013, comments (0)|