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Counting Calories? Don't Dodge Your Friends

Obesity can cause major health problems, but if you're sitting at home alone on the weekends because you're afraid of social events full of calorific ... Read More »

Robotic dogs cheer up the elderly too!

Even though not everyone likes canine companionship, studies have shown that dogs and elderly do very well together. In the past when dogs have ... Read More »

Seniors: Prevent the holiday blues

Though the holidays are meant to be filled with joy and family memories, for those who have suffered a loss, they can be difficult. Seniors can be ... Read More »

Loneliness takes toll on health as age increases

In many cases I have seen, lonely people choose to live that way. By disconnecting themselves from others, they gain some kind of mental freedom. But, ... Read More »

An epidemic of homelessness for LGBT youth

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force released a new report on homelessness in LGBT youth. Of the estimated 1.6 million homeless American youth, ... Read More »

Can loneliness be linked to Alzheimer's Disease?

It's been said in the past that people with a small social network of family and friends have a higher risk of Alzheimer's Disease, and a new study ... Read More »

Rescue Remedy: calming your emotions with flower essences

Is it possible that a few drops of an extract of flowers could help relieve an emotional crisis? I use Rescue Remedy often. Sometimes my nerves get ... Read More »