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Controversies
on January 19, 2011
With the recent reports about shooter Jared Loughner's mental health, the issue is once again a hot topic in the news. Are the mentally ill more violent than others?
The stigma associated with mental illness is not only about violent behavior, but there is a great deal of fear about it. It is true that certain types of mental illnesses have violent tendencies as part of their characteristics, but not all.
On average, the mentally ill are not violent people. One study has shown that more violent crimes are committed by people not suffering from mental illness than by those that are.
Hollywood and television have also contributed in large part to the false assumption that the mentally ill are more prone to violence. The characters they portray on the screen, in movies as well as shows like Law and Order and Criminal Minds often have storylines about killers that are mentally ill. Some even have forensic psychiatrists as part of the investigatigatory team. The findings of the medical community however dispute this though with proven fact.
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Dental Health
, Did you know
on December 7, 2010
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John Schanlaub
The types of discoloration can range from a mild yellow to a dark brown. Discolored teeth can be very unattractive, and it can be a sign to the outside world that you have neglected your oral health. Teeth whitening, however, can reverse this unfortunate condition. There are various measures that can transform your teeth so that they are looking white, youthful and healthy.
The various procedures for teeth whitening can be as quick as only one hour to procedures that may last for a month. The quickest way to regain your white teeth is to have a professional dentist treat your teeth with cosmetic dental surgery. It only lasts for an hour, and it is the most expensive but it is the quickest and most reliable method. Other methods of teeth whitening include whitening gels and toothpastes, as well as home bleaching kits.
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, Plastic Surgery
, Women's Health
on December 6, 2010
Mastectomy - the surgical removal of one or both breasts - is often necessary in order for a woman to survive breast cancer. Breast reconstruction surgery isn't an easy decision to make at all, but sometimes when facing matters of life and death we just have to choose life.
But there is always life after mastectomy, that is for sure. Women these days can opt for mastectomy bras and even breast reconstruction. Whatever you decide to choose doesn't make you a lesser person. The decision to go for breast reconstruction is also not an easy decision to make, but if you think that's going to work work for you then don't let anything or anyone stop you from going for it.
Breast reconstruction is another surgical procedure, but this time in order to rebuild or reshape the breast (or breasts) that was removed by mastectomy. Study the pros and cons really well and don't hesitate to talk to your doctor about it for more clarifications.
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