My elderly uncle can’t seem to recover from the loss of his dog. Is it normal to grieve for months when a pet dies? When is it time to encourage him to seek mental health help?
You can give kids a Wii console and an active game, but you can’t make them use it. That’s the finding of a study that appears to dash hopes that active video games would get kids moving. Researchers gave a new Wii game console to each of 78 children, ages 9 to 12. Half of the kids received their choice of 5 active games, such as Wii Fit Plus. They could choose a second game 6 weeks later. They also received any accessories needed to play the games. Children in the other group were given their choice of inactive games. They also got a second game after 6 weeks. Everyone was required to wear an accelerometer to measure movement. The groups had about the same activity level before the study began. This did not change after 1, 6, 7 and 12 weeks. Kids who got the active games were no more active than kids who were given passive games.
What is a medical home? And is it useful for people with mental health problems?
My 8-year-old son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder several years ago. Now a new therapist thinks the problem might be temper dysregulation disorder. What is that? How is it treated?
My husband has had loose, poorly-formed stools for more than a year. He increased his fiber intake, but that hasn't helped. What do you suggest?
I’ve recently started dating a man who is afraid of dogs. The problem is, I’ve owned a black lab for 10 years and don’t want to surrender my pet. Are there any treatments for this type of phobia?
I’ve tried to quit smoking three times. A friend suggested that instead of giving cigarettes up all at once that I try to kick the habit gradually. Which method is best?
When I visit my doctor, my readings are always high at first. The doctor has me relax for about 10 minutes and the repeat is at the top of normal (or close to it). Do I have hypertension that needs to be treated? Should I be checking my pressure at home?
I have a Baker’s cyst in my right knee. It has been drained twice and recurred. Are there any other treatments for it?