Teaching Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
Federally funded programs use games, gardens and rain barrels to empower adults and kids facing threats like sea-level rise, drought and flooding. View original article Contributor:
Month: December 2019
If ‘Pain Is an Opinion,’ There Are Ways to Change Your Mind
All pain is real, but it’s also true that it’s “made by the brain” and that we can exert some control over it. View original article Contributor:
Negative bias in people with depression is temporary
People with depression process negative facial expressions in a stronger way than neutral ones. However, this tendency disappears as symptoms reduce. View original article Contributor:
Affordable treatment for mental illness and substance abuse gets harder to find
Patients are more likely to resort to out-of-network providers. Insurance firms also reimburse behavioral health providers at lower rates. View original article Contributor: Jenny Gold
In this angry and stressed-out time, research says we can learn to be kinder
Practicing “empathy and kindness” seems to help rewire our brains to unleash our better selves, says a scholar. View original article Contributor: Steven Petrow
Parkinson’s: Ultrasound technology may relieve symptoms
New research shows that a special ultrasound technique can significantly reduce tremors in people living with Parkinson’s disease. View original article Contributor:
Marilyn Saviola, Disability Rights Advocate, Is Dead at 74
Polio left her in a wheelchair. It also started her on a lifelong fight to change perceptions and break down real-world obstacles. View original article Contributor:
Everything you need to know about fluoride treatment
Fluoride treatment may offer benefits to those at risk of tooth decay. Natural health advocates, however, question the safety of fluoride. We look at the benefits and side effects of fluoride and fluoride treatment. View original article Contributor:
Constipation in breastfeeding babies: What to know
Constipation is very uncommon in breastfed babies, but it does sometimes happen. Learn about the causes and treatment of constipation in breastfed babies here. View original article Contributor:
Causes and treatment of a split lip
A split lip is a common minor injury with a range of possible causes, including cold weather, skin picking, and dehydration. Learn more here. View original article Contributor: