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October 31, 2009 - When Clocks Change, Body May Need Time to Adjust

HealthDay News — That extra hour of sleep you’ll get in most parts of the country over the weekend might be restful, but the beginning of Daylight Saving Time could spell trouble for your body clock, a sleep expert says. Dr. Atul Malhotra, medical director of the sleep disorders research […]


October 30, 2009 - A Bad Driver Gene?

HealthDay News — Are you a bad driver? Maybe you can blame it on your genes. In a small study, researchers found that people with a gene variation performed 20 percent worse on simulated driving tests and did as poorly a few days later. Almost one in three Americans have […]


October 30, 2009 - The Secret of Dealing with Bullies

Is there a bully hurting your child? Does he poke fun of your child in front of others? Does he hit? Look inside to find out how the family meeting can help. How do you know when to step in? What should you do first? Consider starting with the family […]


October 29, 2009 - Shriver and Swayze’s wife speak of year’s loss at conference

Maria Shriver, and Lisa Niemi (Patrick Swayze’s wife) shared their grief moments to a crowd of 25,000 women at the 2009 Women’s Conference in California.  Both women endured losses of loved ones in 2009. By Evergreen, Oregon writer Lisa Swayze spoke on how she felt sad for not saying I […]


October 27, 2009 - Why we fail to see domestic violence warning signs

By Erika Weisensee Milwaukie writing mom, The bruises, wounds and emotional scars of domestic violence are not always obvious.  Victims often suffer in silence, afraid to tell anyone for fear of retaliation from their abusers. When victims manage to break free from the cycle of domestic violence, often they have […]


October 27, 2009 - Women cling to coffee, movies in recession

By Oregon Women’s Report viewer poll, The latest Oregon Women’s Report poll shows that during an economic recession women are less likely to let go of their coffee and movies as compared to other attractions and expenses. The biggest sacrificed expense during this recession was eating out and new clothes. […]


October 26, 2009 - Could my Teenager be Depressed?

By Chantelle K. Dockter, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate of CCCOW,. Question: My teenage daughter is moody, sullen, and has been hiding out in her room a lot. She doesn’t seem to want to even hang out with her friends much. Could she be depressed? Answer: Depression is definitely a […]



October 24, 2009 - Swine Flu parties are a risky idea

Swine Flu Parties? Send Your Regrets, Experts Say HealthDay News– While most people are doing all they can to avoid the swine flu, some groups of people are said to be actively seeking it out. These are parents who are reportedly arranging swine flu “parties” — similar to chicken pox […]


October 23, 2009 - Using Emotional Intelligence to Enhance Relationships

Written by Helpguide.org A trusted online non-profit resource The best things in life – success, happiness, love – depend on our ability to create and maintain great relationships. Most of us do a good job with relationships at the start, only to stumble down the road. Why do relationships develop […]