Many people turn to over-the-counter medicines when they need relief from allergy and cold symptoms or have trouble falling asleep. That’s why you might be concerned about a new study showing that one of the most common of those drugs—Benadryl could lead to serious health problems, including dementia.
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Hurt Feelings? Take Two and Call Me in the Morning
Have you ever said someone “hurt my feelings” or “broke my heart”? Could physical pain and emotional pain be so similar that they could be helped with the same treatment? Studies suggest that they can.
Read More »How Do You Recover From Rape?
After being sexually assaulted, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. Several studies suggest that group therapy is more effective at reducing PTSD, anxiety, and depression than individual therapy. However, group therapy may not be the best choice for everyone. Find out what other forms of therapy are available so you can decide what is right for you or a loved one.
Read More »Coping with Stress
Can stress make you sick? Yes. Find out what stress is, how it affects your body, and what you can do about it.
Read More »Breast Implants as Therapy? Not So Much
Many girls and women want breast implants because they believe it will improve their self-esteem. It is true that cosmetic surgery can help a person feel better about the body part that was “fixed,” whether it is a breast, a nose, ears, or thighs. But research shows that breast implants do NOT improve self-esteem. In fact, several studies show that breast implants LOWER self-esteem even if it makes a woman feel sexier.
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