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Is the Abedin/Weiner Marriage Normal?

According to Huma Abedin, in a magazine interview not so long ago, she wanted people to know they’re a normal family. Last week, New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner admitted to sending sex texts to several women over the Internet two years after a similar scandal resulted in him resigning from Congress. Then he handed the microphone to his wife, who said: “It took a lot of work and a whole lot of therapy … but I made the decision to stay in this marriage.” Who isn’t wondering, what motivates the … Continue reading

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Conquering Stress with Courage, Clarity, and Confidence

Today we are pleased to welcome Drs. Balasa Prasad and Preetham Grandhi to our blog to discuss their new book, The Turning Point: Conquering Stress with Courage, Clarity, and Confidence. Both authors are Psychiatrists who work with patients to conquer their stress so that they can turn their lives around and thrive. Stress has been a principal nemesis of all of us and now stress levels seem to be higher than ever all over the world. A fragile worldwide economy, ongoing globalization and rapid technological advances have all played a … Continue reading

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So You Didn’t Win the Lottery…Now What?

If you’re reading this blog post today, the overwhelming odds are that you didn’t win the record-breaking lottery over the weekend. Americans spent $1.5 billion in their magical thinking quest to win the jackpot, fantasizing about how they would happily spend the $640 million that was to be paid out to the winner. As it happened, there were three winners so the final after-tax take home this year for each will be about $100 million. Still, nothing to sneeze at. Are you wondering how others have fared after winning the … Continue reading

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More about Teens and Substance Abuse

Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina is left to face the world without her mother’s guidance. Apparently she has also struggled with substance abuse and family close to her are worried about her. If you’re having a hard time coping, find the tools that can make a difference in your life. And trust yourself as you look inside for understanding and answers to your problems. Honor your body. Notice what makes you feel better. Pay attention to your exercise routine, what you eat, your sleeping habits and what gives you pleasure. … Continue reading

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