Linda Wasmer Andrews
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Abstracts of Web Articles, 2001 |
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| Here are abstracts of a few of my articles about health and psychology that were published on the web in 2001. |
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Bidi-Eyed Youth: Indian Cigarettes Are Risky, TrendyArticleCBSHealthWatch.com Many parents' first reaction may be relief when they learn that the little hand-rolled cigarettes their teenagers are smoking contain nothing more than tobacco. Their second reaction should be concern, however. Bidis—little cigarettes from India that are particularly popular with teenagers—seem to be at least as addictive and dangerous as conventional cigarettes. Tests That Can Save Your LifeArticleEpotec.com The earlier you catch a disease, the better your chances usually are of beating it. This article describes 10 medical screening tests that can help you detect diseases even before obvious symptoms appear. The health-saving tests are: blood cholesterol test, blood pressure screening, bone density test, eye exam, fasting blood glucose test, fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, mammogram, Pap test, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. Using Prescriptions With a Dose of CautionArticleEpotec.com Taking your medicine like a man (or woman) is more important than ever today. Nearly half of all people in the United States now take prescription drugs, and that percentage rises to nearly two-thirds for those ages 50 and older. This article tells how to avoid five common medication mistakes: forgetting to take a prescribed medicine, taking the wrong amount of medicine, using over-the-counter drugs or supplements that can interfere with your medicine, not knowing possible side effects, and not following directions. Emotional IntelligenceSeries of articles, coauthored with Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D.HorsesMouth.com Success at work depends as much on EQ as on IQ. EQ, or emotional intelligence, refers to the intentional use of your emotions to help guide your behavior and thinking in ways that get you where you want to go. This series of articles explains the basics of emotional intelligence for financial advisors and their managers.
Breast CancerSeries of articlesTheBreastCareSite.com Breast cancer affects a woman not only physically, but also psychologically. This series of articles examines some of the issues faced by survivors of breast cancer.
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