February 2012
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Once in Four
I won’t see this day for four more years. It is the accumulation of four years of left over time. To this end, we should recognize the day by doing nothing but enjoying time. An odd sort of holiday would be nice; a hidden catalog to enjoy. And how appropriate that it arrives on the heels of February, perhaps the worst month of which only March is second. Both represent the crumbs of winter...
Can you feel your heart breaking? Study shows... →
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The relationship between emotional and physical pain goes both ways: just as physical pain-relieving drugs can kill emotional pain, so too can emotional support — for example, holding a loved one’s hand — reduce physical pain.
Research even shows that emotional pain can sometimes activate brain regions that normally process only physical hurt. One recent study of people who...
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Forever on the bench...
Some things never change no matter what age you are. I remember as a child hating the separation of students into teams during gym. Regardless of my skill level, I was always had an anxiety attack hoping not to be the last one left for a team. The last person was not picked but was a burden for the team and certainly never welcomed by other members. This was usually my role…that or...
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