Revisiting PTSD

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Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is back in the headlines in a big way, making it well worth reviewing this anxiety disorder.  As with all such conditions, this is a complex and debilitating illness, with a wide range of triggers, … Continue reading →

Headline, Headline! Read All About It! Jack Broke His Crown!

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Yesterday, we went over some of the basic what’s and how’s of concussions or traumatic brain injuries.  We did our very best not to be alarmist or scolding.  We know that most such injuries are mild, and most recoveries complete. … Continue reading →

My Brain Is Like Mayonnaise? What?

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Quick.  Yes or no: you have to lose consciousness to have a concussion;  you have to show signs of a head injury immediately after the accident or incident for it to be a concussion; you have to hit your head … Continue reading →

Surviving The Most Dangerous Room in the House

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While researching sources for information about safely storing medications at home, we came across a whole bunch of stuff about bathroom hazards.  It would appear, judging by the rather alarmist tone of many of the articles, that it’s not just … Continue reading →