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events will last a long time, will undermine everything they do, and are
their own fault. The optimists, who are confronted with the same hard
knocks of this world, tend to believe defeat is just a temporary
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lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and an increased risk for
suicide. Western culture places a significant focus on appearance,
especially among girls and women -- which drives many to develop eating
behavioral problems.Sleep Quality Tied to Skin Aging A new UK study has discovered an association between sleep quality, skin function and aging. Optimism Helps Manage Stress Hormones Emerging findings show that the stress hormone cortisol tends to be more stable in those with more positive personalities. Antioxidants Can Block Benefits of Exercise New research suggests that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant compound found in red grapes and other plants, blocks many of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise. Breastfeeding May Protect Kids Against ADHD There's yet another possible benefit from breastfeeding — protection against attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Benefits of Drinking May Be Overstated for Many As a class, people who don’t drink at all have a higher mortality risk than light drinkers. But nondrinkers are a diverse group, and the reasons people have for abstaining affects their individual mortality risk. Bipolar Patients Die Nearly a Decade Earlier Females with bipolar disorder die an average of nine years earlier than the general population, and males an average of eight-and-a-half years earlier. World of Psychology 3 Deep-Breathing Exercises to Reduce Anxiety  Therese
J. Borchard says deep breathing has become increasingly important in
her recovery from depression and anxiety. Why? Because she recognizes
that shallow breath contributes her panic. In fact, during her worst
hours, she would resort to using a paper bag to keep from
hyperventilating.Cory Monteith: A Wake-Up Call About Relapse Alex Zaphiris, MD, says most of his drug-addicted patients are much like the late Glee actor, Cory Monteith, who died after overdosing on heroin and alcohol. They're high-functioning lawyers, computer programmers, housewives, construction workers and entrepreneurs. And they're prone to relapse. Enjoying the Little Things in Life What’s so great about the little things in life? They are what we will remember and appreciate when we reflect on days gone by. How to Prop Up Your Sagging Spirit You’ve had a day in which nothing has gone right. It was a struggle from the get-go. Every bone in your body was shouting, ”Stay in bed, fool. This is not going to be your day.” But did you listen? Not a chance. Kurt Vonnegut's 8 Rules for Writing Fiction Here are Kurt Vonnegut’s rules for Creative Writing 101. Rule #1: Use the time of a total stranger in such a way that he or she will not feel the time was wasted. Best of our Blogs Walling Ourselves Off  (Mind
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