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The Art of Letting Go Letting go of a relationship that has meant everything to us is not the easiest thing to do. But whether one has to like it or not, it has to be done if we want to move on. There are things that we cannot live in the present, and one has to look ahead to the future until we achieve closure from the past. When Sleep Becomes an Age-Old Problem It has always been thought that sleep starts to deteriorate in late middle age and steadily erodes from then on. New findings, however, shows that sleep problems are not due to aging itself, but mostly caused by illnesses or the medications used to treat the elderly. Baby Blues: The Challenges of Postpartum Depression This article provides information regarding “baby blues” --- a mental and emotional state that occurs right after pregnancy. Women who experience post-partum depression can feel a shift in their mood and attitude towards their own baby. Postpartum depression symptoms, risk factors, and preventive measures are also discussed at length. The New Constant This article talks about stress as a condition that constantly occurs among numerous people nowadays. This article also mentions the usual reasons or situations that cause stress and the best possible cure for it. Finally, this article includes a description of Cortitrol as a supplement that can cause stress relief and the substance most responsible for this effect. Understanding Exercise Misconceptions Regardless of the reasons, many people are seriously working put and are gaining minimal results. This happens because of misconceptions about exercise are some reasons that prevent many individuals from getting in shape. Understanding these misconceptions are essential in achieving one's desired results. What Men And Women Want For as long as most people can remember, men and women (mostly men) have been trying to find the proverbial “Holy Grail” of seduction. Well, modern science seems to have taken two cues from age-old pieces of advice in this regard. It appears that what you say and what you make them feel really are the keys to a successful emotional seduction. Like A Lamb To The Slaughter: Anesthesia Awareness While most people are sound asleep and are unaware of what is being done to their body during surgery, there are some cases where the anesthetic wears off too soon and the patient wakes up in the middle of the procedure. When this happens, the realization of what is going on and the inability to alert the surgeons as to what is going on can be severely stressful for a person. Psychological damage is a given, with some cases of survivors being driven to suicide because of the experience. And War Vets Still Suffer After All Memory problems, chronic fatigue, depression, stress and other mysterious ailments and mental disorders are some of the issues that afflicted thousands of war veterans. One significant problem that is common among war veterans is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This disorder was given a serious though recently. However, support is available for military personnel experiencing PTSD. The Path To Self-Destruction: Rock Music, Drugs, and Depression The article is about rock stars, who, despite their wealth, fame and fortune, ended up committing suicide. The article also tackles the depression, drug addiction, and self-destructive ways of these rock stars who, at the very core, remained lonely, afraid, and desperate for love and acceptance. Real-life Rambos Struggle with PTSD The article is about the movie entitled Rambo and the real-life issue of Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Aside from providing a brief narrative about the movie, the article also discusses the real-life psychological and emotional problems encountered by soldiers and the various treatments that they should have in order for them to return to normal life. Credit Counseling: A Path to Financial Freedom The article deals with the issue of consumer debt and how it contributes to stress and anxiety. Many people have run into debt due to overspending, financial illiteracy, and even because of deep, emotional and psychological problems that manifest as social insecurity or status anxiety. Discussion about the link of emotional distress caused by financial woes lead to physical illness. The article also briefly cites some reasons why many people incur enormous amounts of debt and the value of get Phage In The Food Food is both a necessity and a pleasure for most people, with cuisines around the world espousing thousands of different flavors and preparations for the same set of ingredients. However, there are several bacterial pathogens that a person can get from food that is improperly prepared, such as salmonella or campylobacter. The Ties That Bind Us Together This article talks about how a healthy family should be. It discusses certain family problems that can lead to a state of depression for a family member or the entire family. Depression can lead to more serious matters, so open communication within the family is important. Family counseling is crucial for families that needs outside opinion and help. How a Panic Disorder Evolved into Scientific Theory Panic disorder, which affects an estimated 13 million Americans, manifests itself in unexpected attacks of extreme anxiety, with symptoms including rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, trembling, sweating, nausea and dizziness. those who do have panic disorder, if left untreated, The disorder can become very disabling. Panic disorder is often accompanied by other conditions such as depression or alcoholism, and may lead into phobias, which can develop in places or situations where panic attack Agoraphobia: Get Out of the Market and Conquer Your Fear A kind of phobia that can be seriously disabling to an individual is called agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is a condition which develops when a person begins to avoid spaces or situations associated with anxiety. Though researchers are still looking for answers that causes someone to have agoraphobia, there are risk factors involved which is mentioned in this article that may cause agoraphobia. Is it better safe than sorry? This article talks about how society has been accepting liberated trends for different purposes. Specifically for women, they do tend to have unprotected sex. Birth control pills are used today as means of preventing pregnancy. They have three different kinds, each specially made according to a woman's need. Health benefits of BCP are included, and also its risks. Life after Prison The article is about the travails of prison inmates and how their lives inside the “slammer” lead to depression, fear, and anxiety. The article highlights the difficulties that prisoners go through as they lead lives far away from their families. The article also shows how the prisoners can lead normal lives after they finish their sentence and are allowed to return to society. OCD : Beyond Unreasonable Doubt And Ritual Normal healthy people have fears and rituals, such as checking to see if the stove is off several times before leaving the house. The only difference is that people with OCD tend to overdo their rituals to the point that it obstructs with their daily life. Keep Your Bladder Active and Bacteria-Free Under normal conditions, urine is sterile and bacteria-free. Urinary tracinfection occurs when bacteria get into the urethra, bladder and kidneys. UTI may be uncomfortable and painful but it can easily be treated. Sex—The Stress Buster Sex can indeed be a great stress reliever, it is not just a feeling well-being that individuals experience after sex. A healthy sex life is as important matter in one's life. In pursuit of living balanced and stress-free lives, sex is often not included in the formula. Long live the Mediterranean Diet! The Mediterranean contributed a lot on human civilization. They are also instrumental on one of the most popular diets in the modern world, the Mediterranean Diet. People who tried the classic Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, fruits, olive oil, cereals and fish are said to live longer and are healthier.