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» Virginia Tech Study Finds 89% of Children with Nighttime Fears Improved Significantly Following Use of Children's Book, Uncle Lightfoot, Flip That Switch

SENECA, S.C., March 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the March 2015 issue of the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, a Virginia Tech study found that Uncle Lightfoot, Flip That Switch significantly reduced fear of the dark in 89% of the subjects, ages 5 to 7.  The article, "Treating...

» Are people who bite their nails perfectionists?
Pulling hair, biting nails, picking skin are not simply 'nervous' habits, a new study finds, suggesting they are instead associated with perfectionism, frustration and boredom.

» Research calls for new policies to support women veterans' health care needs
As more women veterans seek health care in the Veterans Administration (VA) system, effective approaches are needed to ensure that their unique needs are recognized and met.

» Loneliness and social isolation linked to early mortality
A new systematic review has revealed that a lack of social relationships could result in an increased risk of premature mortality comparable to obesity.