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Mob mentality: from protests to clearance sales
When large groups of people come together, they can lose their sense of self-awareness and catch a mob mentality.
Iraq veteran uses rap to treat his PTSD
On one of the many days Leo Dunson wanted to die, the Iraq veteran put a gun to his temple and pulled the trigger. The loaded weapon misfired.…
Shea Vaughn's 'Breakthrough': SheaNetics combines best of East, West movements
Told I would be interviewing Shea Vaughn, mother of Vince, about her new book, Shea Vaughn's Breakthrough—The 5 Living Principles to Defeat St…
Arc marks 60 years of care, support
In a classroom at The Arc Northwest Indiana in Highland, a woman guides a length of skinny ice blue satin ribbon around the pegs of a jig, dot…
March 31, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Alcohol use in movies can be a factor in teen drinking
A report released this week from the American Academy of Pediatrics said teens who watch movies containing scenes with alcohol are more likely…
YouTube phenomenon has girls asking: Am I pretty?
The young girl shows off her big, comfy koala hat and forms playful hearts with her fingers as she drops the question on YouTube: "Am I pretty…
Songs for healing: Can music be the cure?
While music is often used for speech restoration, the approach is now utilized for a variety of different treatments and has gained validity w…
Unemployed fathers are six times more likely to be depressed
Results of a study suggest that there is an element of fulfillment that people find in their work that means more than just survival and makin…
Gary native writes memoir about her abusive marriage
Barbara Boatright wondered whether she or her husband would commit suicide first.
February 18, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Networking for support: Online groups offer knowledge, help in time of need
There once was a time that one could feel very alone in this world. Whether dealing with something as serious as a life-threatening illness or…
Facebook users: Life's not fair!
People may be ceaselessly pushing the "like" button, but Facebook may actually be robbing them of their happiness.
Postpartum depression is common, but no longer hidden
In the past decade, the medical profession has made significant advances in diagnosing postpartum depression and taking preventive measures.
Lighten your winter mood
Kristina DeLong started using the "happy light" two years ago to counteract symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, more commonly known as wi…
U.S. wants effective Alzheimer's treatment by 2025
Effective treatments for Alzheimer's by 2025? That's the target the government is eyeing as it develops a national strategy to tackle what cou…
Video games give seniors a mental boost
Video games are not just for kids anymore. Exergames, virtual reality-enhanced exercise, may provide a mental benefit for older adults.
Anxiety disorders are common, but treatable
For those who suffer from anxiety disorders, simple tasks such as walking across a plaza or driving over a bridge can be debilitating.
The blogging world may have therapeutic potential
With social media pervasive in teens' lives, tools like blogging may be vital in treating those who suffer from social anxiety, according to a…
Anxiety disorders are common, but treatable
For those who suffer from anxiety disorders, simple tasks such as walking across a plaza or driving over a bridge can be debilitating.
Is beauty more than thin deep?
What we consider beautiful has evolved through the centuries, but in today's nip and tuck-obsessed society, what is true beauty?
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Franciscan St. Margaret Health
St. Margaret Health Certified Wound Specialist Jerry Tuel explains the hospital's hyperbaric chamber to tre…
Neurosurgeon Mohammad Shukairy talks about Community Hospital's new concussion clinic.
Director of Cardiology Pastor Llobet discusses St. Catherine Hospital's leading cardiovascul…
Paul Stanish, the medical director of Healthy 4 Life talks about the weight loss program at …
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