Depression and Cancer
How does depression affect cancer patients? For cancer patients, depression means much more than just a dark mood. The illness, which strikes about up to
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Multitasking and Stress
In this high-tech, high-pressure age, multitasking has become a national pastime. No matter where we are or what we’re doing, we can always add one
Last Call
In my mother’s hospital room there was a single window, and if you stood before the window, you could see the Aerial Bridge. In Minnesota
Men: Supporting Your Partner
Barring some unexpected scientific breakthroughs, pregnancy will always be a woman’s job. A man can feel a baby kick and love it before it’s born,
Anger, the Heavy Burden
No American will ever forget where he or she was on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. I’m no exception, though that date will always
Why Unemployment Is Bad for Your Health
In the United States, each percentage rise in unemployment leads to 6,000 deaths. In her previous life, Ellen Rood watched over 3,000 head of Black
Mood Swings During Pregnancy
You only glanced at the headlines on a local tragedy, yet you find yourself weeping. A sappy movie that should have made you cringe with
Procrastination: Conquering the Inner Demon
Do you find yourself waiting until the last minute to finish a critical document? Are meetings often scheduled just in the nick of time? Is
Vivid Dreams During Pregnancy
No one would think it odd for a pregnant woman to be eager to see her unborn baby. But what about having a look at