The Ledger 6.6.15: Our bodies are constantly talking to us, though we do not always listen. In this week’s… fb.me/3MMbsHHjf
The Ledger 6.6.15
Our bodies are constantly talking to us, though we do not always listen. In this week’s column, we write about the importance of reading your body’s cues that suggest it is under stress. Stress is one of the leading causes of many health-related problems, so making change to reduce stress can be a life saver – literally.
Read the full column here: Your Body Is Talking, So Listen
Prevention Magazine – Effects of Diet Soda: We have talked on this blog before about the importance of a healthy… fb.me/tnNmOErV
Prevention Magazine – Effects of Diet Soda
We have talked on this blog before about the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. For many, that includes drinking diet sodas, as opposed to the full sugar counterparts. Well, research is starting to take a look at the artificial sweeteners that we are using, such as aspartame, and they are finding that they may have a detrimental effect on our bodies. This article does a nice job of reviewing some of these effects.
Read the full article here: http://www.prevention.com/health/effects-diet-soda
Episode 13: Mental Health: ADHD – Medications: ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – is one of the… fb.me/4SfiB7PlR
Episode 13: Mental Health: ADHD – Medications
ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – is one of the most common diagnoses made in childhood. The first line of treatment for ADHD tends to be medication, usually stimulant medications. Although stimulants have been used since the 1930s, there are still many myths and misperceptions about the medications, leading to confusion and sometimes fear. Drs. Berney and Richard talk about these medications and present what the research tells us about their risks and benefits.
This episode was edited by Mr. Andrew Rasmussen.
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Episode 12: Mental Health: ADHD – Part 2: ADHD – or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – is one of the most… fb.me/7jvPcFvXf
Episode 12: Mental Health: ADHD – Part 2
ADHD – or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – is one of the most common diagnoses made in childhood. Although estimates say that approximately one in nine school aged children suffer from the condition, it is very often misunderstood. In this episode of the Mental Breakdown, Drs. Berney and Richard continue their discussion of ADHD and talk about the increasing prevalence of the condition and the difference between ADHD the disorder and ADHD symptoms. They also review the relationship between ADHD and sugar! We would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with ADHD, so please write us on either Facebook or on our blog at www.thementalbreakdown.com.
This episode was edited by Mr. Andrew Rasmussen.
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The Ledger 5.30.15: After a year of preparing, students have finally completed all of their state mandated… fb.me/40a2hYV3E
The Ledger 5.30.15
After a year of preparing, students have finally completed all of their state mandated testing Much to our dismay, however, many of the tests that consumed so much of our educational time are now being thrown out! In this week’s column we talk about why the test scores are being discarded and reiterate our concern about high stakes testing.
What are your thoughts about test scores not counting this year?
Read the full column here: http://www.theledger.com/article/20150529/COLUMNISTS0419/150529296/1484/life?Title=Preparing-For-a-Test-That-Won-t-Count