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Watching a loved one die tests some family members’ relationships with God or the higher being of one’s faith. And the spiritual anger and resentment grow with the level of pain and suffering their family member endures, according to researchers at Case Western Reserve University. Psychologist Julie Exline and palliative care advanced practice nurse Maryjo Prince-Paul surveyed 147 family members with a hospice patient under home care. More than four of every 10 respondents reported...

Simple strategies can assist in managing stress and anxiety, according to education expert Jonathan Doyle. (PRWEB) February 17, 2013 Education expert and international speaker Jonathan Doyle believes that anxiety can be overcome with a range of simple yet effective modern strategies. Speaking in a recent podcast on the power of stress and anxiety, the well known communicator outlined a range of effective strategies that were well received by a large global audience. Doyle, who holds a...

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 13. 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Every month you bet against yourself that an unlikely calamity will occur - it's called insurance. Shouldn't you also take action to assure your happiness? It's not a bet and it's called www.HappinessAssurance.com "Happiness is having fun with your loved one, away from stress" says Rami Lazarescu CEO and founder of Ampro Vacations Inc. of Irvine, CA. "You need to reduce stress, increase happiness, reconnect with loved ones and balance...

February 14th can be a challenging day for those who are grieving and for some, this will be the first Valentine's Day since their precious Valentine died. Self Healing Expressions.com grief course instructor Marty Tousley, CNS-BC, FT, DCC, shares some thoughts and seven grief rituals of remembrance to help the bereaved get through the "holiday of hearts." Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) February 12, 2013 February 14th can be a challenging day for those who are grieving and for...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Family Research Council's (FRC) Marriage and Religion Research Institute (MARRI) has released its third annual "Index of Family Belonging and Rejection" and a new derivative study, "U.S. Social Policy: Dependence on the Family." The Index is the most robust measure of the health of the U.S. family available. The derivative study covers 18 public policy outcomes, such as teenage out-of-wedlock birth, education achievement, income and...

To predict whether a problem drinker will hit the bottle again, ignore what they say and watch their body language for displays of shame, a University of British Columbia study finds. The study, which explored drinking and health outcomes in newly sober recovering alcoholics, is the first to show that physical manifestations of shame – from slumped shoulders to narrow chests – can directly predict a relapse in people who struggle with substances. "Our study finds that how much shame...

Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online A new study from the University of Iowa (UI) recently found the amygdala, an almond-shaped area of the brain, is not the only part of the brain managing fear; other regions, such as the brainstem, the insular cortex and the diencephalon, also play a role. “This research says panic, or intense fear, is induced somewhere outside of the amygdala,” explained the senior author of the study John Wemmie, who serves as an associate...

Depression and anxiety are misunderstood. Abby Gardiner, M.A., Writer/Founder of stressbubbles.com begins a new series on her website to explain, through daily life challenges and humour, how she and others cope with, perceive, and manage mental health ailments. London, Ontario, Canada (PRWEB) January 30, 2013 Most people think they know what the words depression and anxiety mean. Most people get the blues from time to time; it's a common health complaint. Depression, in its...

Dr Garber's Natural Solutions®, http://www.drgarbers.com, is pleased to announce that their condition specific remedies including anxiety, sleep and depression are now available in Seattle, WA. Represented by Brandstorm HBC, Los Angeles CA, the unique biotherapy formulas will be sold through Metropolitan Market at their Uptown Store, located at 100 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109. Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) January 27, 2013 Dr Garber's Natural Solutions® is pleased to...

Dr. Bonnie Weil, an addiction specialist speaks regarding the upcoming emotional apology given by Lance Armstrong on Jan 17th on OWN (http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/14/showbiz/lance-armstrong-interview/index.html). Forgiveness is a gift and Dr. Bonnie explains why his addiction has let down so many and how younger generations can learn from his mistakes. (PRWEB) January 17, 2013 Regarding the recent news that Lance Armstrong will be interviewed by Oprah at p.m. Jan 17th on OWN...