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A Disease, Not a State of Mind

By Monica Vest Wheeler When one of the funniest, most beloved, resourceful, and generous human beings on the planet, actor and comedian Robin Williams, commits suicide after a long battle with depression, you know there’s something wrong. Yes, something’s wrong, not with the man, but with the rest of the planet. Like millions of individuals, […]

Quad City Trauma Center A Specialty Clinic Devoted Solely to Treatment of PTSD

Submitted by Rick Martenson, MS Ed, QC Counselor PLC Trauma comes from the Greek word meaning “wound.” Trauma can be an emotional wound or shock that creates substantial, lasting damage to the psychological development of a person, often leading to maladaptive responses. Emotional trauma leaves its mark upon us in several ways. There is usually […]

Exercise – How You Can Get Started

By AdvoCare Corporate Staff Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is right for you, especially if you have any health problems, or if you’re pregnant or elderly. A good goal for many people is to work up to exercising four to six times a week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. […]