New Television Show Provides Insight About Shopping Addictions

Although few people admit to having a shopping addiction, a recent Oxygen Media Survey indicates that “32 percent” of the people surveyed stated that they knew someone who was addicted to shopping. Signs of Compulsive Buying Disorder, otherwise known as Oniomania, include constant money concerns, buying on credit, and purchasing impulsively or when shopping is [...]

2012-10-11T20:42:20-04:00By |Addictions, Compulsive Behaviors, Uncategorized|Comments Off on New Television Show Provides Insight About Shopping Addictions

BYU Research Indicates Exercise Diminishes the Brain’s Response to Food

A recent experiment, conducted by Brigham Young University (BYU), revealed that exercise may curb a person’s interest in food. Data compiled by James LeCheminant and Michael Larson monitored the neurological activity of 35 women as their brains responded to images of food. The participants were exposed to images on a morning when they exercised on [...]

2012-09-22T12:49:02-04:00By |Eating Disorders, Uncategorized|Comments Off on BYU Research Indicates Exercise Diminishes the Brain’s Response to Food

Suicide Awareness Increases as Countries Throughout the World Celebrate Suicide Awareness Day

September 10, 2012 is annual World Suicide Prevention Day, and this year’s theme centers on preventing suicide throughout the world. Approximately one million people commit suicide per year.  People contemplating suicide often appear depressed, hopeless, and anxious. Additionally, they may neglect their health and appearance and begin withdrawing from family and friends. They perceive their life's [...]

2012-09-10T11:31:08-04:00By |suicide, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Suicide Awareness Increases as Countries Throughout the World Celebrate Suicide Awareness Day

2011 Obesity Survey Reveals Percentage of Obese Adults is Increasing

Based on data compiled by a 2011 obesity survey, 30% of adults are obese. The study asked participants to provide their weight and height to determine whether they were obese. This was the first year that cell phone only households participated in the survey, which allowed the survey to reach a broader spectrum of participants. [...]

2012-08-26T09:36:50-04:00By |Addictions, Eating Disorders|Comments Off on 2011 Obesity Survey Reveals Percentage of Obese Adults is Increasing

Kids Do Not Confine Bullying to Other Children: Adults Can Be Targets Too

Physical attacks and verbal bullying are a widespread problem on school buses and other common areas where students may not be monitored by an adult. However, even when an adult is present, bullying can occur. Recently, a bullying attack occurred in Greece, New York while the victim was on a school bus. Surprisingly the  victim was not [...]

2012-07-26T12:36:08-04:00By |Anxiety Disorders, Bullying, Relationships, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Kids Do Not Confine Bullying to Other Children: Adults Can Be Targets Too
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