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Video Games v. Pain
Read more: Video Games v. PainHeadline: Video Games Help Relieve Pain. “Virtual reality produces a modulating effect that is endogenous, so the analgesic influence is not simply a result of distraction but may also impact how the brain responds to painful stimuli,” said Jeffrey I. Gold, Ph.D. But what if the pain was distraction in the first place…?
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“For Better”
Read more: “For Better”A review and excerpt of Tara Parker-Pope’s For Better: The Science of a Good Marriage, which surveys the research about what makes marriages work. From the book: Is the story of your early courtship filled with nostalgia and optimism? Or is it tinged with negativity and regret? Do you remember getting lost in the rain together…
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Stress Illness Symptoms
Read more: Stress Illness SymptomsSometimes chronic pain and illness, wrestled with over months and years, are finally found to be rooted in stress and tension. For some, just considering that idea can help bring relief. Here’s Dr. David Clarke’s list of common stress-related symptoms, taken from his book, They Can’t Find Anything Wrong!: 7 Keys to Understanding, Treating, and…
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T.V. for Toddlers
Read more: T.V. for ToddlersToo much T.V. for toddlers leads to problems later, says a Canadian study. Maybe no surprise, but still… [E]ach hour of extra TV exposure in early childhood was associated with a range of issues by the fourth grade…[T]hose with more TV exposure participated less in class and had lower math grades. They suffered about 10…
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L.A. Rehab Blog
Read more: L.A. Rehab BlogWhat goes on at an L.A. rehab? One way to get a sense of it, read the rehab’s blog. No such thing? Not so: Here’s one from Beit T’Shuvah. (If you find others, please let me know.)