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The Consequences of Child Abuse Reach Far into Adulthood
What if child abuse, or Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs), are the underlying cause of the rise in disease, addiction, & many mental health issues in adults?
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The Opioid Crisis Explained in Black and White
In the opioid crisis, white people addicted to drugs are often seen as victims who need treatment, but black people addicted to drugs are seen as criminals who go to jail.
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Institutional Sex Abuse of Children: Part 2: Possible Solutions
As we know, sex abuse of children is widespread. Learn about the key changes that must occur in society & institutions if we are to protect our vulnerable children.
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Social Causation of Disease: The Role of Chronic Stress
Even after basic needs are met, African-Americans suffer worse health outcomes than their white peers. Is chronic stress the true cause of racial health disparities in America?
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Institutional Sex Abuse of Children: Part 1: The Scope of the Problem
Sex abuse of children is widespread in our society but it is even worse when covered up by trusted institutions where abusers are rarely identified, much less prosecuted.
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100 Elders … On Aging With Health, Love and Happiness
FFH Note: Our founder, Barry Segal, is featured in a chapter of the author’s latest book, Life Lessons from the Oldest and Wisest: Inspiration, Wisdom, and Humor for All Generations. Learn more about the book on his website. In 2010, my last surviving grandparent passed away. I sensed a growing sadness as she neared the…
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Medically Complex Autism on the IACC Radar
The Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) held a meeting of a working group within The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) at Neuroscience Center (NSC) at The National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) on September 27, 2018. This workshop, “Improving Health Outcomes for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum,”…
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Can Tennis Help You Live Longer?
It is well known that physical activity is healthy and has numerous benefits, including reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. But how much physical activity, and specifically which kind of exercise, provides the greatest advantages to health?
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3 Stress Relief Strategies from Ayurveda, an Ancient Holistic Healthcare System
According to Ayurveda, the world's most ancient holistic healthcare system, stress is what occurs whenever you fall of sync with nature's cycles.
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3 Healthy Recipes for Digestion from Ayurveda
Since digestion is the key to overall well-being in Ayurveda, the best way to get feel better is to follow healthy recipes to boost your digestion.
