Exposure To Family Violence Especially Harmful To Previously Abused Children

Exposure To Family Violence Especially Harmful To Previously Abused Children
Millions of American children are exposed to violence in their homes each year, putting them at risk for a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. According to a new study in the September/October 2008 issue of the journal Child Development, children who are maltreated tend to have a lot of re-exposure to family violence, and this re-exposure often leads to increased psychological problems.
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Persons With Serious Mental Illness Face Higher Prevalence Of Obesity
Obesity is a public health crisis within the general population; however, overweight and obesity issues are even more prevalent in persons with serious mental illness, according to a new report, scheduled to be released on October 3, 2008 by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD).
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Acupuncture Taking The Pressure Off Today's Emotional Stresses
The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has found that more people are turning to traditional acupuncture to alleviate symptoms caused by the emotional strains of everyday life. A recent survey reveals that the tolls of the 21st century are affecting younger people with under-40s seeking traditional acupuncture treatment for emotional issues such as depression, stress and anxiety.
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The Uncommon Tale Of A Man's Struggle With Anorexia

The Uncommon Tale Of A Man's Struggle With Anorexia
Every month or so, the popular media are saturated with stories of the latest Hollywood starlet's eating disorder. However, it is rare to hear of males who are suffering with anorexia, bulimia, or other disorders. In his forthcoming autobiography, former deputy prime minister John Prescott has admitted to the public that he began his struggle with bulimia in the 1980s.
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Agilent Technologies Creates Specialized Training Program In China For Melamine Analysis In Milk, Milk Products
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) announced today it has created a specialized training program to address the current melamine crisis in China. The program will be available in early October and is part of Agilent University, a multifaceted education program for Agilent's customers in China.
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Early Parenting Plays Key Role In Infants' Physiological Response To Stress

Early Parenting Plays Key Role In Infants' Physiological Response To Stress
In infancy, genes are the key influence on a child's ability to deal with stress. But as early as 6 months of age, parenting plays an important role in changing the impact of genes that may put infants at risk for responding poorly to stress. That's the message from a new study by researchers at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Pennsylvania State University, the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, and North Carolina State University.
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