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Stress Management - Positive Thinking

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Overcome negative self-talk by recognizing it and practicing with some examples provided.
Article MayoClinic.com
Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you’re optimistic or […]

How To Stay Young

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

Another quote by George Carlin on “How to Stay Young”. We all want that, don’t we?
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her.
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, […]

The Healing Power of Pets - Scientific Research

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

In the past 15 years, scientists the world over have established beyond doubt the therapeutic value of animal companions. In Cambridge, England, researchers discovered that, within a month of taking a cat or dog into their home, new owners reported a “highly significant” reduction in minor ailments.
The Baker Medical Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, showed […]

The Healing Power of Pets - Life Story 2

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Shirley Cheung was initially opposed to her daughter, Alice, bringing a dog into their Hong Kong flat, saying she wouldn’t have the time or patience to look after a pet. But when Alice bought a Yorkshire terrier, Shirley warmed to the friendly and playful animal and soon bought a second dog, a Maltese terrier.
A few […]

The Healing Power of Pets - Life Story 1

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Lim Hong-aun was severely depressed. A schizophrenic in his mid-40s, he had spent almost half his life in mental hostels in Singapore and Malaysia. Living in a hostel in Ipoh, he barely spoke to anyone and spent long periods lying in his room.
Then Dr M. Mahadevan, newly appointed head of Lim’s hostel, decided that many […]

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