• A Lifeline for Widowed Fathers0

    When it comes to fathers widowed by cancer, Dr. Donald Lee Rosenstein and Dr. Justin Michael Yopp say, “There is a pressing need to understand the experiences of these widowed fathers and to develop supportive interventions for them and their children." Dr. Rosenstein and Dr. Yopp formed a support group through the University of North Carolina

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  • A good marriage pays great benefits0

    Married couples who are happy tend to make and save more money and have better physical health. You can do a quick scan of your marriage by answering a few simple questions that deal with how much fun you have, how appreciative you are, and how you heal after upsetting moments. September 19, 2011, Psychology

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  • A Glut of Antidepressants0

    Is depression overdiagnosed? A study, published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic, found that almost two-thirds of a sample of 5,000 patients who had been diagnosed with depression didn't actually meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (D.S.M.)'s criteria for the condition. Many patients given prescriptions for antidepressants may be taking medication for

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  • A Foodie Raises Awareness0

    "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi hosted The Endometriosis Foundation of America's star-studded Fourth Annual Blossom Ball, held on Thursday night at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building of the New York Public Library.  Susan Sarandon, Deborah Harry and Tyra Banks were among the attendees. Endometriosis is a debilitating and painful gynecological disease that affects about 176

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  • A Final Lesson on Character0

    Tom Minion’s son, Travis, chose a military career. This is what he wrote about his son in the NY Daily News: “A top student and athlete in high school, Travis could have gone to almost any college in the country, but he chose the Naval Academy to serve his country.” It was during his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq that Travis was killed by a sniper’s bullet.

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  • A Field Guide to the Middle-Class U.S. Family0

    The University of California has published a study examining the family life of America's middle-class. Researchers at UCLA are studying the habits of middle-class families, asking intriguing questions like why are American kids so helpless and dependent? The Wall Street Journal, 3/13/2012

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