For most people, family gatherings, parties, and other social
activities are part of the fun of the holiday season. Not so for those
with social anxiety disorder, who dread-or even avoid-social situations,
reports the December 2008 issue of Harvard Women’s Health Watch.
It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous about meeting new people or
attending parties. But if you feel inordinately […]

Army officials have said they will examine Fort Campbell in Kentucky, where 15,000 soldiers are expected to arrive after multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, to determine the proper staffing levels to address brain injuries and psychological problems, the AP/Washington Post reports.
In an effort to assess the long-term impact of repeated deployments, Army officials have […]

You see it in movies or while viewing your favorite sitcom; a scene at the doctor’s office where the character inevitably gets a little woozy which leads to a fainting spell. It may seem funny when watching it all unfold on television, but according to a study in the May/June 2008 issue of General Dentistry, […]

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