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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Zicam is in the news again. On June 16, 2009 The FDA gave a news release which said in part, “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today advised consumers to stop using three products marketed over-the-counter as cold remedies because they are associated with the loss of sense of smell (anosmia). Anosmia may be long-lasting or permanent. The products are: –Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel –Zicam    .. more …

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Here are 5 preparation tips to help you reach your highest score: 1. Absolutely be sure you need to take it.This is self-explanatory. I can really think of about 1000 different (and more fun) ways to waste $100 than taking a standardized test that I never needed to in the first place.2. Make sure you have taken the psychology courses that will prepare you.According to Educational Testing Services    .. more …

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Capella University ( is an accredited online university that claims to have more than 16,000 adult learners, provides reduced tuition to 20 percent of U.S. community colleges, more than 120 leading organizations, and every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Its Harold Abel School of Psychology offers an extensive variety of professionally and academic oriented psychology degree programs online.    .. more …

Monday, October 31st, 2011

The following are some scenarios that will describe the games that females play. First, if girl is interested in a guy, they might not show it openly, they might pretend that this is not so. This will result to a lot of ignorant looks from the girl. This will often be very confusing for the man. The girl might not even respond to calls from the guy. This is a game that is meant to make the guy    .. more …

Friday, October 28th, 2011

The subject Psychology relates to the study of human behavior. Probably, its one of the most interesting ones that equip aspirants with certain critical thinking skills, research abilities and certain other aspects of human mind. There are diverse courses under psychology to opt for. Prior to choosing Psychology courses, you must take note of the various streams. Plenty of businessmen opt for    .. more …

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Before we get into discussion on how good athletes can become GREAT athletes, iwe do have to recognize one fact: Yes, there are some elite athletes who are just built different. Lance Armstrong has those alien-sized lungs that helped him improve endurance and improve speed. Michael Jordan has kneecaps that are not like other kneecaps on this planet, and those kneecaps came in awfully handy for    .. more …

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Sport psychology is a discipline that blends the observation of human behaviors with the excitement of athletics. When a professional in sport psychology observes an athlete, the goal is to notice behaviors that can be eliminated or improved in order to improve the athlete’s performance. These professionals can work in the research of sport psychology or teach those who want to become sport    .. more …

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

The present education system has cast a huge impact on the lives of thousands of aspirants. Apart from a good number of technological innovations in the world of education, the present academic arena has come up with an extensive range of courses. In fact, the educational modes have been so convenient that students are now able to work and study at the same time from the comfort of their home.    .. more …

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Why is it that some people seem to have a high libido and others don’t? And for some their interest in sex seems to last for years whilst for others that urge seems to waver and wane? It seems strange that such a basic and primary instinct is prone to such fluctuations. But is it really that strange? Humans, after all, are more complex creatures than other mammals; and sexual desire is    .. more …

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Medical research is now proving the effectiveness of hypnosis in making for a relaxed pregnancy and far more comfortable delivery. This article is simply intended as a brief guide to how hypnosis can help in many different ways, ranging from its successful use in prolonging pregnancy, reducing complications and thereby preventing premature delivery (Schwartz, 1963, Omer 1986, Omer 1987)    .. more …