MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'bad habits'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:03:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159936&cid=t_142823_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FER0ZwakDAC8%2F I’ve discovered a powerful remedy for self-destructive habits that is so simple I wondered how I missed it over the years. My self-destructive habit involved eating junk food late at night, yet my discovery will work for any chronic, self-defeating behavior. Do you do things every day that you wish you didn’t? Most people wish they had control over certain behaviors, from addictions like smoking, drinking, gambling and junk food to emotional behaviors such as anger outbursts and yelling. Other seemingly stress related habits plague millions, such as biting fingernails, fidgeting or even shopping too much. We are creatures of habit, but sometimes our habits get the best of us, even though we understand the consequences. Science Daily recently reported on a University of Alberta study in... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159936 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 06:26:34 +0100 5159936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893555&cid=t_142823_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F03%2Fmy-therapist-wont-stop-yawning-in-session%2F Psychotherapy is often described as an art as much as it is a science. The professional relationship between a therapist and their client can be a tricky one. Especially when it comes to bad habits of either the therapist or the client. One of these bad habits is especially frustrating to clients — a therapist’s constant yawns during session. People often read into a yawn far more than what is usually meant — or not meant — by the behavior. Part of the problem is yawning itself — we don’t really know why people yawn in the first place. So a person often will assume the worst — “I’m boring him with what I’m talking about.” But that’s often not the case. The only thing we know for certain about why humans yawn is that t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893555 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:14:56 +0100 4893555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460105&cid=t_142823_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fu9pmLxKRSCQ%2F I’m not sure if I have the winter blues or just a case of back-from-vacation-itis, but I’ve been having a lot of bad days lately. (Alarm failures, kitchen accidents, and lunch breaks spent waiting in tediously slow-moving lines: You name it, I seem to be catching my share of life’s annoyances in one week.) So I was happy to find Lifehacker’s article, “How to Beat a Bad Day,” eager to find out the least painful way to make it through my unlucky streak. Their tips, while erring a little on the side of zen thinking for my negative outlook, are a great reminder for anyone who’s spilled their coffee, missed the bus, and made it all the way to work before realizing their cell phone is still at home, all in one rotten day: Stop Calling It a Bad Day: Lifeh... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460105 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:53:46 +0100 4460105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207526&cid=t_142823_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fozg65lRJOqk%2F “There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction.” ~ Winston Churchill When was the last time you changed things in your world? Taking the time to evaluate where you are in the hustle and bustle of life can help you gain the perspective you need to make the small adjustments that will improve your quality of life and enhance your confidence. When you make a plan and set a goal for 30 days, you will be manufacturing a means to find a much more capable, confident you by the end of the month. 1. Choose a hobby. There is no shortage of hobbies to choose from. Rock climbing, jogging, pottery, cooking, photography. Any activity that engages your mind and holds your attention is well worth your minutes. Hobbies are an investment of time and usually require a certain skill.... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207526 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:40:55 +0100 4207526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203196&cid=t_142823_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FxH2dAhT8ZKk%2F photo: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images We’re not going to pretend to understand people who camp out in front of big box stores days before Thanksgiving (and completely miss Thanksgiving dinner) in advance of all the Black Friday sales. But we’re very glad Black Friday’s almost here, because we’re really tired of seeing all those commercials telling us to leave our warm, cozy beds in the middle of the night in order to embrace the true meaning of the holidays and buy a bunch of crap no one really needs. The folks over at The Daily Beast were kind enough to put together a handy slideshow of some of the major Black Friday sales and opening hours. And we’re giving you our honest take on them: Some Sam’s Club stores will open on Friday at 5 a.m. Why so late? Low... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203196 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 01:00:09 +0100 4203196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183357&cid=t_142823_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FxkNvcwzp_Hc%2F – A missive from the folks at Individual Image Imitators, Inc. to a famous toddler who recently survived rehab, from our post: An Open Letter to Aldi Rizal, the Indonesian Baby Who Finally Quit Smoking Post from: BlissTree We thought you looked pretty friggin’ cool in those videos where you were smoking. To us, you were channeling Bogey in "The Maltese Falcon." (Politically incorrect? Hell, yes. And true.) And that guitar? Forget it. Elvis wished he were half as cool as you. And we really want to commend you on your (former) smoke rings and baton-twirling-like finger manipulation of the cancer sticks. Nice work...for a baby. You were quite the chain-smoking badass. No local villager in their right mind would ever mess with the likes of you. Except, now that you’ve successfully quit s... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183357 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:00:21 +0100 4183357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183347&cid=t_142823_109_f&fid=34859&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.davemsw.com%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2Ftodays_great_american_smokeout_and_what_we_learn_a.php I quit smoking 28 years ago. The final effort started the previous year on "Great American Smokeout", 29 years ago. I'm very glad I succeeded. I used to joke that quitting smoking was easy, I'd done it 100s of times. Unfortunately it was all too true. I struggled with attempts to quite smoking over most of my adult years. It's a major bad habit, with the further complication of addiction to Nicotine. At one time I smoked three packs a day. I was thoroughly hooked.In my experience, I've found that major bad habits of all kinds are very difficult to break. Many a New Years' resolution has gone unfulfilled due to this problem. Despite our best intent and efforts, somehow all the logic in our arsenal cannot overcome an well established habit. That is because it has been "hard wired" into the b... Ψ Dare To Dream... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183347 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:56:46 +0100 4183347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168021&cid=t_142823_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FjANG3U2sYCI%2F Dear Mr. Rizal: Congratulations on your recent successful attempt to quit smoking! As you well know, it’s a very difficult habit to kick, especially for someone who can barely walk or talk. Kudos to your mother, who staged somewhat of an intervention with you, and helped make it possible for you to enter rehab in Jakarta. (One of these days, you might find LiLo sitting next to you in your support group!) It’s great that now you’re getting to “play” and “run around” and “color” just like a “regular kid.” But keep in mind that it’s never too early to start thinking about and planning your future career aspirations. Healthwise, we think you made the right decision. But still, we thought you looked pretty friggin’ co... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168021 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:44:56 +0100 4168021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082043&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fconfessions-of-a-sneeze-supressor-can-holding-in-your-ah-choo-hurt-you%2F photo: Thinkstock I admit it: I hold in my sneezes. I’ve been doing it since I was little. I believe it stems from the fact that my father has the loudest sneeze I’ve ever heard. When I was a kid, my dad would sneeze in the basement and I’d be roused from slumber all the way up on the second floor. So naturally, over the years I’ve honed my sneeze to be as silent as possible. Sometimes people around me don’t even realize that I’ve sneezed. (I’m that sneaky.) I’d guess that several of my co-workers think I suffer from some kind of twitch. Is this better than an obnoxiously loud sneeze? In my book, yes. Of course, throughout my life, I’ve been warned by all my non-scientist family and friends about how suppressing my sneezes will kill my ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082043 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:39:59 +0100 4082043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4061099&cid=t_142823_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FRl64qIMDMIM%2F Do you talk over people during conversations? Do you bite your nails when you are nervous? Do you drink like a fish or pop pills like a pharmacist? Have you ever told a lie to get a point across? Have you ever ignored the people you were with for a better conversation with someone on your cell phone? Has your recent predicament made you so worried that you can’t focus on anything? Good, you are human. Each and every person on this earth has habits rather good or bad. There are just some things that we tend to do automatically. They have become so repetitive that they almost seem natural. Habits are inherently neutral but speaking for myself I seem to have more bad ones than good and I think I would greatly benefit from turning the tables. So how do you break bad habits? WHAT IS A HAB... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4061099 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:13:02 +0100 4061099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003226&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fremember-the-old-general-foods-international-coffees-slogan-it%25e2%2580%2599s-the-same-thing-i-do-celebrate-the-moments-of-my-life-%25e2%2580%2593-i-just-spike-them-first%2F – Blisstree Editor-in-Chief Christine Egan on the pleasures of solo drinking from her post I Drink Alone and You Can’t Stop Me Post from: BlissTree Remember the old General Foods International Coffees slogan? It’s the same thing. I do celebrate the moments of my life – I just spike them first. (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003226 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:01 +0100 4003226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4001687&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmy-patient-the-health-nut%2F2010.09.25 A version of the following post, by Kimberly Manning, FACP, appeared on the blog “Life at Grady.” “My blood pressure is still borderline? Man!” “Yeah…and from looking through the chart, it was 150/96 on your admission. It’s pretty much been that since you’ve been here, give or take a few points. That’s a little more than borderline, actually.” I paused for a moment, realizing that I sounded a bit discouraging. “I don’t think this would be hard to get under control at all, sir. I mean…you’re such a motivated patient, you know?” I studied my patient carefully. He was in his late thirties, although he could totally pass for a twenty-something all day, every day. His skin looked like someone had grabbed ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4001687 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:00:00 +0100 4001687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965372&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F199641%2F What’s With the Other 15%? A new study shows that 85% of adults wash their hands after using the restroom in public restaurants, which is the highest percentage since 1996. (via USA Today) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965372 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:24:25 +0100 3965372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3895839&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fsmoke-signals-even-secondhand-smoke-is-harmful%2F photo: Thinkstock A new study shows that even a small amount of secondhand smoke can be harmful to your health. Low levels of exposure to cigarette smoke create abnormal genetic activity in the cells lining non-smokers’ lungs. Now if only there were some way for non-smokers to ask smokers to not puff around them without seeming like a narc. We’ve found that having obnoxiously loud coughing fits works. via CNN Post from: BlissTree Smoke Signals: Even Secondhand Smoke Is Harmful (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3895839 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:32:46 +0100 3895839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784228&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbecoming-an-ex-quitting-smoking-isnt-always-healthy%2F photo: Thinkstock This is the second post by Drew Grant, Associate Editor of our sister site, Crushable, about her efforts to quit smoking using the Become An Ex cessation program. I’ll admit, I had high expectations for quitting smoking cold turkey with the Become An EX program. After all, most of the bad habits mentioned in the pamphlet didn’t apply to me. For example: I don’t smoke when stressed, or have a bad day at work, nor do I feel the need to take a drag after sex or before or after eating. These things are called “triggers” in the EX language, and much like any other 12-step program, you need to identify them before you can start your treatment. However, going down the checklist during my first week, I did identify several “trigger” sc... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784228 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:23:35 +0100 3784228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767047&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcan-i-become-an-ex-smoker-watch-me-try%2F This is the first post by Drew Grant, Associate Editor of our sister site, Crushable, about her efforts to quit smoking using the Become An Ex program. Telling people you’re quitting smoking just doesn’t have the same social impact that say, kicking heroin or drying out from alcohol does. You never see an episode of A&E’s Intervention where worried friends and family trick a three-pack-a-day fiend into a small room so that Dr. Jeff VanVonderen can give them the option of rehab. Why not? Well, for one thing, smoking is generally thought of as more of a symptomatic problem: It’s what you do along with drinking, or snorting cocaine, or what have you, and therefore isn’t the main issue for most people with “bad habits.” That’s why in AA or NA... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767047 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:10:46 +0100 3767047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737321&cid=t_142823_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F0nDpXNxo4kA%2F This article was first published by NursingSchools.net courtesy of Ken Martin. ———————– Everyone knows that smoking is one of the most unhealthy things you can do to yourself, but still, many people continue to smoke because they simply can’t quit. If you’re struggling to quit smoking, you may be ready to do some crazy things to kick the habit, and we’ve got just the thing for you. These are 50 creative and crazy ways to finally put out the smoke monster. Health Here are several healthy things you can do to stop smoking. Have a heart attack: A smoking-induced heart attack might be just the ticket to finally scare you into quitting. Get your teeth cleaned: Invest in a good cleaning so that you’ll be sorry to mess up yo... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737321 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:46:18 +0100 3737321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737021&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhealthy-office-habits-tips-for-staying-sane-at-work%2F photo: Thinkstock Whatever your work hours, we’re guessing you’ve labored over an inane task or two that have gotten you a little loopy at least once during the past week. We don’t mean the kind of loopy that comes with being in love or really excited for a long weekend – we mean an utter loss of sanity that’s a result of entering numbers into a database for five hours straight. The blog Jane Has a Job offers some good advice on how to avoid going completely nuts on the job. Close your eyes for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. Sometimes it feels like you’re seeing double after staring at the computer screen for hours. Overworking your eyes can lead to serious damage, so you need to take a break every once in a while. (Even from Blisstree. Sad emoticon.) Snack... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737021 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:30:32 +0100 3737021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733336&cid=t_142823_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FwIHpaZg_Tuo%2F Why do people have bad habits? Do you know that some people smoke only to control anxiety? The automatic movement that the person does while smoking makes the person believe that he is in control of his environment and that’s why most smokers smoke when they feel anxious. It is in fact, one of the main reasons people start to smoke in the first place! Do you know that some shopping addicts only buy things to improve their moods and not because they really want any thing they are buying? Those people go for quick fixes such as shopping to improve their bad moods or ease their stress. Ironically, these quick fixes actually worsen their moods and increase their stress (when they realize how much they’ve spent) when the high has faded. Do you know that most drug addicts only use drugs ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733336 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:13:23 +0100 3733336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733048&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frudeness-in-the-workplace-give-us-the-gossip%2F photo: Thinkstock Uncivilized behavior in the workplace doesn’t just put everyone on edge, a new study shows that workplace altercations actually affect the way workers perform. And you don’t have to be directly involved in a squabble to feel the effects of it – even employees who witnessed a co-worker being insulted or berated performed poorly on cognitive exams. Do you have any good office gossip about co-workers or bosses being rude? (Of course you do.) Dish in the comments section, below. The more cringe-worthy the stories, the better. (You can use an alias!) via iVillage Post from: BlissTree Rudeness In the Workplace: Give Us the Gossip (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733048 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:31:47 +0100 3733048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729844&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-7-smoking-myths-that-stop-you-from-quitting%2F You just smoke when you’re stressed; you think it’s good for your figure; or you think it’s your body, and you’ll do what you want. There are a lot of excuses that keep you puffing away, but deep down you probably know you should quit. AOL Health’s “Myths That Keep You Smoking” may change your mind about your favorite excuse. 1. Quitting will make you fat: Thin models and actresses who smoke, and ads like the one above from Virginia Slims make you think that cigarettes are the key to keeping your figure, but quitting doesn’t have to mean gaining tons of weight. The average quitter gains about 10 pounds at first, but studies have shown that health-minded quitters tend not to gain as much weight: Clearing up your lungs actually makes it easier ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729844 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:54:12 +0100 3729844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729848&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhat-does-your-hair-color-say-about-your-health%2F photo: Thinkstock We all love our hair. (Or we hate it.) We preen over it for way too long in the morning, we spend months deciding on a new cut or color, and definitely think our luscious locks add to our feminine wiles. But apparently, our hair can even alert us to possible health risks. Check out what your natural hair color could say about your well being, courtesy of Women’s Health: Blondes You’re at risk for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye condition that can lead to blindness. Eat food rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, like kale, spinach, and snow peas. Blondes are also at the highest risk for melanoma. Make sure you wear a full-spectrum SPF 30, and wear a hat in direct sunlight. Check out some of our favorite eco-friendly hats here. Brunettes Y... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729848 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:49:48 +0100 3729848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706642&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fleisure-time-equals-tv-time-for-most-americans%2F photo: Thinkstock Sometimes the only thing that gets us through the workday is the thought of collapsing on our couches at 8 p.m. to enjoy an hour of mindless sitcom madness. Should we be devoting our time to more worthwhile activities? Sure. We could volunteer, exercise, or learn a new language, but after eight + hours of work, do we have it in us to work for a few more every night? Most Americans watched TV in their free time last year, and, in fact, time in front of the TV rose by 12 minutes since 2007. The average amount of TV watched per day was 2:12. Yikes…That’s a little embarrassing. Maybe we should look into more productive after-work activities, like helping the homeless. We could probably still get in at least half-an-hour of mindless entertainment while working out ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706642 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:31:59 +0100 3706642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702929&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcongrats-to-the-5-winners-of-our-become-an-ex-quit-smoking-giveaway%2F Guess what Peggy, Angela, Allan, Susan, and Lee? It’s high time to give up those cancer sticks, because you just won: One EX Quit Pack, which includes: an EX backpack, an EX quit manual, a cigarette pack tracker, an air freshener, an EX cup holder, and quit smoking trigger cards with stickers. Congratulations to all five of you and best of luck! We know you’ll quit smoking for good this time. (And if you didn’t win, read below for info on how to Become an Ex.) At Blisstree, we think smoking is a big deal. And apparently, so do you. (One of our posts: What Happens to Your Body If You Stop Smoking Right Now? currently has 4,282 comments.) For those of you who didn’t win our giveaway, BecomeAnEX is a FREE online and social-media-based quit smoking program. Get t... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702929 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:08:09 +0100 3702929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699458&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-6%2F Hear that? It’s the sound of the weekend calling your name. We’re getting goosebumps of excitement. Here are ten things you’ll find us doing over the next two days: Rethink our shampoo choice. Our old brands are full of harsh chemicals, and we’re guessing eco-friendly brands smell just as good – or better. Continue our crafting. Last week we tried crocheting, and this weekend we’ll try our hand at knitting. Take all day to plan a beautiful meal. We’ll definitely be sure to take some photos, too. We’re sure the food will look amazing, but we also want proof that we slaved in a hot kitchen all day. Give up Coke for the weekend. We don’t know about you, but we’re getting a little freaked out about the possible side effects. We&#8... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699458 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:25:19 +0100 3699458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699465&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185224%2F Last Chance to Become an EX: Quit smoking with this week’s exclusive giveaway. Five Blisstree readers will win an EX Quit Pack to help them kick the habit for good. To enter, let us know how long you’ve been smoking and why you want to quit by this Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699465 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:07:57 +0100 3699465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683590&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbecome-an-ex-and-quit-smoking-enter-this-weeks-giveaway%2F Do you smoke or know someone who does? More importantly, do you want to quit? At Blisstree, we think smoking is a big deal. And apparently, so do you. (One of our posts: What Happens to Your Body If You Stop Smoking Right Now? currently has 4,282 comments.) That’s why we’re partnering with EX® for this week’s giveaway to support smokers who want to kick the habit, as well as non-smokers who want to help them do it. BecomeAnEX is a FREE online and social-media-based quit smoking program. Get this: 70% of smokers in the U.S. want to quit, but only about 5% of smokers are successful in quitting long-term. Most people just don’t know how to quit. That’s where EX comes in. The free EX Plan, available at BecomeAnEX, teaches smokers how to “re-learn” life without cigar... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683590 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:07:23 +0100 3683590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585686&cid=t_142823_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F21%2Finequality-and-the-unequal-situation-of-mental-and-physical-health%2F Press release from University of Michigan: * * * When people are under chronic stress, they tend to smoke, drink, use drugs and overeat to help cope with stress. These behaviors trigger a biological cascade that helps prevent depression, but they also contribute to a host of physical problems that eventually contribute to early death. That is the claim of University of Michigan social scientist James S. Jackson and colleagues in an article published in the May 2010 issue of the American Journal of Public Health. The theory helps explain a long-time epidemiological puzzle: why African Americans have worse physical health than whites but better psychiatric health. “People engage in bad habits for functional reasons, not because of weak character or ignorance,” says Jackson, direc... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585686 Fri, 21 May 2010 04:01:42 +0100 3585686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346653&cid=t_142823_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fhappiness-and-breast-cancer%2F Are you happy? I don’t mean happy with your life, or happy with your job or happy with your mate. I mean are you happy despite everything that might not be great in your life right now? I guess I should ask instead; are you a happy person? When I was thinking about what makes me happy I realized that I don’t need anything to make me happy. I am happy a lot of the time. Not the silly superficial happy, or the happy that comes with always finding people to party with, but really happy. In people who are happy there is just a sense of cheerfulness and optimism. These people have the ability to bounce back from sad and tragic places and move on. We can find the cancer in a body and the lump in a breast, but no one has found where happy resides. Is it in the heart or the head? I do ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346653 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:35:12 +0100 3346653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322585&cid=t_142823_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fnot-on-the-run-to-beat-breast-cancer%2F Today I saw a woman jogging through the snow. She made it look like a walk in the park. I took up skiing just last year and love it, I went back to school and aced some college courses but I just can’t jog further than my mail box! I remember with triumph a time when I ran around the block at my parent’s house. That was 15 years ago and I could only do it once. Truly this is a dream of mine; to be able to lace up my Nikes and run for at least 15 minutes straight. All I can say is that when I battled breast cancer, it’s a good thing I didn’t have to out run it. Sometimes in my mind I feel like superwoman. I went a round with cancer and surgery and chemotherapy and I’m still standing, shouldn’t that mean I could at least run a 15 minute a mile? Seriously, this woman looked great.... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322585 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:39:51 +0100 3322585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3156628&cid=t_142823_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-ongoing-battle-with-breast-cancer%2F I am getting back on track. I have found some great supplements which includes a foul tasting green powder full of vegetables. Thanks to all of you for responding to my lament on my blog about my bad habits; I received some great advice and tips and I am really feeling motivated. I have even decided to follow Weight Watchers to make sure I am eating good food and the right portions. The doctor’s decision that I switch from Tamoxifen to Femera is still a little concerning to me.  I figure if I really get on track and in good physical condition then I will be able to note any changes Femera wreaks on my body more quickly. I haven’t really experienced any adverse symptoms from Tamoxifen except Sister insists it is what is making me fat and makes it more difficult for me to lose w... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3156628 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:37:56 +0100 3156628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3106769&cid=t_142823_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F20%2Fmental-health-year-in-review-2009%2F Another year is over, and so brings us to the close of another year of great stories, great friends, and great insights into the world of psychology — our annual Year in Review of Mental Health. Conflicts of Interest, Lawsuits and Transparency Perhaps 2009 will be noted as the year of reckoning for pharmaceutical companies, who have not enjoyed good press this year. In January, we noted how Eli Lilly settled a Zyprexa lawsuit for $1.4 billion with 30 states due to its off-label marketing of the atypical antipsychotic drug for use in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Philip over at Furious Seasons puts the total Zyprexa tab at $2.8 billion with settlements with 39 states, with another 6 states pending. Keeping in mind that Zyprexa has had $37 billion in sales since its introduc... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3106769 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:55:38 +0100 3106769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089504&cid=t_142823_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbad-habits-and-breast-cancer%2F Both my boys are living away from home now and I am finding it hard to get motivated for the Christmas season. This used to be such a huge holiday for me. I have been so busy this fall with working and taking classes at college that the fall has zoomed by. The other thing that has happened is that I have fallen back into some pretty bad habits. I am not eating as well as I should since junk food and fast food drive ups seem to fit my schedule better. This is not good. Every now and then I get that little nudge from that little voice that reminds me that I can’t take my health for granted. Breast cancer survivors know what I mean. We had our warning and we need to heed it. Especially now that I am a half century old, my health matters. Although I have not been eating that well or exer... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089504 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:06:36 +0100 3089504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012671&cid=t_142823_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fyfg-I2C0WJM%2F Our lives are full of things we “should” do but for a range of reasons we don’t do them. Whatever it is – exercise, healthy eating, saving money – most of the time we choose to take the easier road, the road well traveled. While I’m certainly not immune to this, there are plenty of things I don’t do that I know I should, I feel that understand the why is the first step to making real progress. 1. Being Comfortable (and Lack of a Burning Desire) It all starts with how we feel about our life. How we feel greatly affects our motivations. Most people are in some form of comfort, but it’s a negative comfort. It’s a comfort where you’re not making progress towards your dreams but you’re not in that much pain either. Don’t be... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012671 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:29:35 +0100 3012671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927364&cid=t_142823_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F26%2Fare-the-media-becoming-addicted-to-internet-addiction%2F As Dr. John Grohol has cogently argued, there are many reasons to be skeptical of “Internet Addiction” as a discrete and specific “disorder” or diagnosis. Yet I am impressed, and a bit dismayed, by all the attention this issue seems to garner in the popular media. I don’t intend any disrespect to the reporters and journalists who are trying to cover the topic, several of whom have graciously interviewed me. Some reporters are as skeptical as many of us in the mental health field, and a number have asked pertinent questions as to how real so-called Internet addiction is. I simply wish that devastating illnesses like schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disorder created such a buzz in the media and in the awareness of the general public. Over the last 30... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927364 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:01:59 +0100 2927364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899227&cid=t_142823_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FmFp12hjBvdk%2F Many people go through life acting like trained circus animals.  They repeat the same antics they observed their neighbors, parents and family performing.  What they often don’t realize is that they are wrecking their lives. Do you know someone that performs these tricks? Understanding that these tricks change good lives into a zoo is the first step to freedom.  So, let’s take a look at the most common traps people fall into. 10 Very Common Stupid Tricks That Wreck A Good Life I’d bet we’ve all witnessed at least some of these stupid tricks.  Unfortunately, they plague many people and are incredibly common.  Read over the list and let me know which one you think is the worst or most prevalent. 1.  Performing the starring role in a never-ending drama It seems t... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899227 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:10:52 +0100 2899227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452703&cid=t_142823_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F05%2Fhow-do-you-find-a-good-therapist-an-interview-with-dr-john-grohol%2F Today I have the great pleasure of interviewing a hero of mine, the brilliant mind behind PsychCentral.com, the Internet’s largest and oldest mental health network … Dr. John Grohol. John is the CEO and founder of Psych Central and has been writing about mental health and psychology issues online since 1992. He lives with his wife and six cats north of Boston. I wanted tot interview him about therapy, since many of his blog posts deal with the relationship between therapist and patient, and I don’t think anyone else writes about it as candidly and intelligently as John. Question: In your very popular post “The 12 Most Annoying Bad Habits of Therapists,” you mention some red flags to watch out for. For folks who are currently shopping for the right shrink, ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452703 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:00:25 +0100 2452703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249101&cid=t_142823_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2F08%2F12-most-annoying-bad-habits-of-therapists%2F Psychotherapy is a unique relationship, a kind of connection that is unlike any other kind of relationship a person has in their life. In some ways, it can be more intimate than our most intimate relationships, but it also paradoxically values a vestige of professional distance between therapist and client. Therapists, alas, are just as human as the clients they see and come with the same human foibles. They have bad habits, as we all do, but some of those habits have the very real potential of interfering with the psychotherapy process and the unique psychotherapy relationship. So without further ado, here are twelve things you wish your therapist didn’t do — some of which may actually harm the psychotherapeutic relationship. 1. Showing up late for the appointment. Therapists... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249101 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:46:08 +0100 2249101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249301&cid=t_142823_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Freversal-of-fortune.html Every once in a while I am surprised by my own behaviour. It’s as if I have transported my being into the body of a fly. The fly stands on the ceiling to observe me. From this vantage point, I have a whole new perspective. And there I am, running around in my dressing gown, in hot pursuit of a medium sized child. I have a teaspoon in one hand full of pink goo and the other hovers beneath, a cradle for the drips. I suspect that each of them learned to recognize the crack of the child-proof safety cap on a medicine bottle from far too early an age. It was always ear infections with raging fevers and accompanying pain. The medicine was not associated with relief as it is for some but instead became associated with a chase. Little fat chubby legs propelled them to scatter like gulls at the ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249301 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:59:00 +0100 2249301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709028&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F15%2Fare-you-tired-of-being-tired%2F Feel you are wandering around like a zombie, totally zapped of energy? Well, you are not alone. According to WebMD, every day, over 2 million Americans complain about being tired. We blame the tiredness on too much work and not enough sleep, but in reality it’s our poor everyday habits that are really making us tired. Break these habits with WebMD’s ‘Guide to Never Feeling Tired Again’ and you might never be a zombie again. Here’s the abbreviated version… Step One: Energize the Diet. Have breakfast. Eat every three to four hours. Fill up on more fiber. Fuel your brain with omega-3s. Stay hydrated. Watch caffeine intake after noon. Step Two: Energize Your Spirit. Splash some water on your face or take a shower when you’re feeling burned-out. Suit... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709028 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:43:37 +0100 1709028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=822712&cid=t_142823_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F26%2Fbad-habits-the-biggest-cause-of-heart-disease%2F Filed under: PreventionHeart disease is a major health threat that everybody should be concerned about, and it seems the more research we do the more it's becoming painfully obvious that the majority of risk factors are things that are under our own control. Bad habits, personal lifestyle routines and choices, are the biggest culprits causing us to get sick.This challenges the previous widely held belief that only about half of heart disease cases could possibly have been prevented by healthier habits (or a lack of bad ones, like smoking).To me this is both good news and bad news. Obviously it's not good that we make so many unhealthy choices as a society that we're getting heart disease on a regular basis, but it's always good to have choices and be able to impact our own lives in a posit... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=822712 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 822712