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9 foods to boost your mood

Bananas are loaded with magnesium, a nutrient that contributes to normal nerve and muscle function. They also have lots of B6, which helps make you mentally alert.

Your mood may be affected by more than last night’s sleep or the whims of your irrational boss. How you feel is also determined by which foods you eat.

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Linda Lewis Griffith is a local marriage and family therapist. For information or to contact her, visit www.lindalewisgriffith.com .

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When Dad’s away, children can often stray

Dads are a shrinking presence. Since 1960, the number of children living in single-mother families rose from 8 percent to 23.3 percent. According to the U.S. Census, 34 percent of children live without their fathers.
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Disciplining kids isn’t always as simple as 1-2-3

We want to discipline our children in the best and most effective way possible. But we’ve all made mistakes that we’ve regretted. Here are nine common errors that well-intentioned parents make, accompanied by suggestions for avoiding the pitfalls next time around:
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Binge eating can be beaten with care, support

We all overeat now and again. We polish off a box of Little Debbies while watching a movie. Or we gorge ourselves on pie and stuffing at the holidays.
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What to do when you aren’t coping

San Luis Obispo County has had four insanity murder trials in the past year. Mental illness is once again in the news. But even with all the publicity, the problem is poorly understood. Christopher Shumey had a lengthy history of mental illness when he was convicted this year of shooting his mother...
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Staying thin isn’t magical; it’s a medley of healthy habits

Thin people don’t just count calories. They develop lifelong habits that enable them to maintain the correct weight. Their strategies are as varied as the healthy folks who employ them. Still, there’s a gym bag full of suggestions we can use to tip the scales our way:
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Mothers: Treat yourself like the star you are

Everyone will be honoring Mom this Sunday. Pancakes and coffee will be delivered to her bedside. Cards will arrive from grown kids out of town.
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How to reduce stress for the overachieving student

Mega students are those boys and girls who excel in nearly every aspect of their high school careers. They earn supercharged GPAs, edit school newspapers, play several varsity sports. They set their sights on elite universities. They’re the crème-de-la-academic-crème.
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How to end your unhealthy relationship

The 30-something woman sat dejected in my office. She’d been involved with her boyfriend for eight years, but she expressed deep concerns about their relationship. She reported he was often angry, that he accused her of being unfaithful and that he frequently drank too much beer. She had ...
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Arguing in circles

Circular arguments are those relational spats that go round and round without ever being resolved. For instance, a woman might say to her husband, “You’re always late.” He responds, “You nag me too much.” She says back, “Then be ready next time.” ...
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When ADHD grows up

A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics reports that two-thirds of children diagnosed with ADHD continue to have symptoms into adulthood. A problem that was once thought to disappear with maturity not only interferes with adult sufferers’ functioning but is often accompanied by...