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A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.

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Mental Illness is a harsh reality to some. Many people feel that because there are no lab test, x-ray or physical manifestation of mental illness means that it is not real. The whole truth is that it is real.

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the preeminent leader of the Indian nationalism in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

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Psychology 101: Why Stay in Toxic Relationships?

By Dwight A. Owens, M.D.
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July 6, 2016
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| Discussion, Divorce, DSM-V, Education, Enough Said!, Female Depression, Love and Happiness, Male Depression, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Men, Mental Health, Question of Day, Relationships, Top Featured, Trauma, Videos, Women

In my practice, I see a lot of these type of relationships. Now, many people will never admit the discomfort, in their relationship, they will just push through until the end.

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Looking for Mr./Ms. Right in All the Wrong Places

By Dwight A. Owens, M.D.
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May 24, 2012
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| Announcements, Discussion, Divorce, Enough Said!, Family, Female Depression, Love and Happiness, Male Depression, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health, Newsworthy, Parenting, Question of Day, Relationships, Spiritual, Top Featured, Uncategorized, What's Hot

Are you a bug-a-boo? You know the type: individuals that after a brief encounter proclaim their love for you. This is a surefire way to stay single and possible catch a case for stalking. These are just a few examples of a lonely person’s erotic behavior, there is still hope. Now you may not be […]

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Are You Lonely?

By Dwight A. Owens, M.D.
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May 24, 2012
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| Announcements, Discussion, Divorce, Enough Said!, Family, Female Depression, Gay, Love and Happiness, Male Depression, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health, Newsworthy, Question of Day, Relationships, Spiritual, Top Featured, What's Hot

Are you tired of being lonely? I was talking to a woman the other day and she was completely distraught about seeing her ex-boyfriend with his new girlfriend. She couldn’t understand why she was so upset about their unexpected encounter. She thought she had gotten him out of her system. Instead a flood of emotions […]

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Valentine’s “Nay”: An Unorthodox Ode To Singles

By Dwight A. Owens, M.D.
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February 14, 2011
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| Love and Happiness, Relationships, Top Featured, Valentine's Day Weekend

As a guest writer for this AskDrO.com post, I find that Valentine’s Day is a busying time for purchasing gifts, such as flowers, candy, cards, money, etc. True enough, we want something to commemorate our lovers’ efforts, to recognize them for their unique and lovable attributes, skills, compassion, and many other traits.  But, should you […]

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