Oct 06 2006
As stress from increased family and work demands has built nationwide, more people are willing to turn to professionals for help.
Universities, advocacy groups and employers have encouraged mental-health counseling, and the profession now is booming in Illinois.
Oct 06 2006
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and renowned trainer Teddy Atlas are pulling no punches in backing the newly formed Combat Sports Center for Safety and Research (CSCSR). “I’m excited about being apart of this groundbreaking initiative. The research is important for the sport and will ensure the future safety of boxers,” notes Lewis.
Oct 06 2006
BINGHAMTON — To raise money for organizations that combat drunk driving, 309 runners and about 400 walkers made it to the finish line at MacArthur Park during the 15th annual Danielle 5K Run/Walk on Sunday.
Oct 06 2006
Monday May 8, 2:08 pm ET
Stand-alone AD&D meets employers’ need for comprehensive, flexible coverage
HARTFORD, Conn., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG - News), a leading U.S. provider of group disability and life insurance, announces enhancements to its stand-alone accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance to better meet employers’ needs for customized, affordable employee benefits.
Oct 06 2006
By Jeff Shaffer, Staff writer
WATSONTOWN — Bicycling is a recreational sport enjoyed by many children and adults. However, many riders don’t exercise precaution while enjoying the pastime. The consequences can be disastrous. That is why local officials decided to raise awareness and hold a bike rodeo Saturday at the Watsontown Elementary School.
Oct 02 2006
Name : Shelley Hodgson
09may06
A DOTING grandmother says her life has been ruined by a drug-driver who was jailed yesterday for no less than a year.
“He destroyed my life. He has made me into a piece of rubbish. He has taken my life away from me,” Arsinoe Nikolakopoulos said in a statement through her daughter.
Oct 02 2006
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and renowned trainer Teddy Atlas are pulling no punches in backing the newly formed Combat Sports Center for Safety and Research (CSCSR). “I’m excited about being a part of this groundbreaking initiative. The research is important for the sport and will ensure the future safety of boxers,” notes Lewis.
Oct 02 2006
Name : DENNIS J. WRIGHT, dwright@phoenixvillenews.com
05/09/2006
According to Cynthia Morrison, chairman, “Toast To Spring” will include the latest fashions, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and a silent auction and raffle.
“Everyone from youngsters to grandparents will get a glimpse of the new trend-setting apparel for both spring and summer,” said Morrison. “Fashions for women will include a collection of fun and flirty playwear, work attire and outfits for a night out on the town.”
Women’s fashions will be presented by Polka*Dots of Phoenixville and Paoli, while boys and girls outfits are by Kids Clothesline and Occasions Boutique of Malvern.
Oct 02 2006
MU program expands access to therapy for brain-injury patients.
Name: SRUTHI KUNNEL
The MU telehealth program, which helps people with brain injuries receive care from people closer to them, matched 70 traumatic brain-injury patients from rural communities with clinicians who received training from neuropsychologists through video teleconferencing
Oct 02 2006
By Nash N. Boutros, MD, and Kerry Coburn, PhD
Special Report: Neuropsychiatry
April 2006, Vol. XXIII, No. 4
Electroencephalography (EEG) is a noninvasive, widely available, and relatively inexpensive test that can help exclude or identify structural or functional factors contributing to psychiatric syndromes. This article defines the clinical usefulness of EEG in evaluating neuropsychiatric disorders, emphasizing the complementary nature of the visually inspected standard EEG (SEEG) and the computeranalyzed quantified EEG (QEEG).
