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Long Term Effects of Childhood Trauma

I recently read an article on how emotional and physical abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence as a child, can affect your health in the long term as an adult. Victims of childhood abuse in adulthood are more likely to have long-term chronic diseases. Childhood trauma has other long term effects on people — addictions, […]

A Difficult Diagnosis – Part 3 of a Series

Information provided by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Diagnosing lupus can be difficult. It may take months or even years for doctors to piece together the symptoms to diagnose this complex disease accurately. Making a correct diagnosis of lupus requires knowledge and awareness on the part of the doctor and […]

Top Tips to Improve Your Attitude

By Suzanne Glover Developing a positive attitude improves the way you see the world. Every aspect of your life is affected by your emotions and your thoughts. Simply put, your attitude affects every part of your life. Maybe you’re asking, “What is attitude?” Attitude refers to the state of mind you are in at any […]

Taking Control of Your Health Care Costs

Submitted by Peoria Imaging With the world of health care and insurance ever changing and costs skyrocketing, it is important to educate yourself. Americans are paying a larger portion of their health care costs than they used to whether they are accessing insurance through an employer, the state exchange or from an insurance company. Higher […]