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2. BEHAVIOR: INTERNET AND BLACKBERRY ADDICTION. JONATHAN ALPERT, a Manhattan-based psychotherapist and advice columnist: "I've seen an increase in clientspresenting for Internet and BlackBerry addiction. This problem affects morethan just the individual, as it may impact relationships, careers and society.Lately, car accidents, train wrecks, etc., have been caused by BlackBerryuse." Alpert is available to discuss this issue, provide insight into why itoccurs, and offer practical tips on how to conquer it. Web site:http://www.jonathanalpert.com (1/5/09)
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3. BEHAVIOR: NEW YEAR, NEW YOU. DR. ROBERT PUFF, internationally renownedclinical psychologist and author of the book "Anger Work: How to Express YourAnger and Still Be Kind," and the podcasts "Living a Peaceful Life" and"Creating and Maintaining a Healthy Living Environment": "Whether you made aNew Year's resolution or not, it's natural to assess the past year, considerbehavior patterns that no longer serve you, and look forward to what you wantfor the future. Love yourself and love your life in 2009." Puff discussesthree keys to any successful personal change: controlling negative self-talk,surrounding yourself with positive input, and taking quiet time to "reboot"yourself. Web site: http://www.DoctorPuff.com (1/9/09)
4. FAMILY ISSUES: GUIDANCE FOR THOSE FACING THE LOSS OF A CHILD. KENNETH J.DOKA, Ph.D., senior consultant to HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA andcontributor to the child-loss issue of Journeys, a newsletter to help withbereavement: "With the highly publicized news of a celebrity's child loss, weare all reminded that the death of a child shatters assumptions about how theworld should be. You never expect to bury your children, no matter how youngor old. The death of a child is a deeply troubling loss that challengesparents on many levels." Doka can offer expert insights into the range ofreactions experienced by grieving parents, and can provide tangiblesuggestions about how families can find support during this most difficultjourney. News Contact: Lisa McGahey Veglahn, [email protected]: +1-202-638-5419 (1/9/09)
5. FOOD: ROMANTIC, CREATIVE AND INEXPENSIVE DINNER/COCKTAILS FOR VALENTINE'SDAY. DONNA DECUNZO-TADDEO, a registered and licensed dietitian and co-founderof VOODOO TIKI TEQUILA, a tequila company, and GHOSTSHIP RUM, a spiritscompany, both headquartered in Lighthouse Point, Fla.: "Valentine's Day seemsto garner the most overcrowded restaurants with the longest waits, not tomention the inflated prices." DeCunzo-Taddeo can discuss how to be creativethis Valentine's Day and whip up a romantic meal paired with a deliciouscocktail that will appear as if you were dining in one of the finestrestaurants, and make this a Valentine's Day to remember. (1/9/09)
6. HEALTH: ADOPTION OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD AND E-PRESCRIBING ADVANCEPATIENT CARE. ROBERT W. BRENNER, M.D., MMM, medical director of SUMMIT MEDICALGROUP in Berkeley Heights, N.J.: "Implementing EHRs and e-prescribing enhancecollaboration and communication when delivering patient care, decreasepotential errors in prescribing, and allow instant access to clinicalinformation by all providers at any given time, thereby ensuring accurate,safe and seamless continuity of care. Use of EHR and e-prescribingcommunicates to patients that we care about their health and safety. Moving toa paperless system shows that we also care about the health and safety of theenvironment. In time, these technologies will become standard practice for allphysicians." News Contact: Maureen Bennett, [email protected] Phone: +1-908-277-8834 Web site: http://www.summitmedicalgroup.com (1/9/09)
7. HEALTH: ASSESSING THE VALUE OF MRIs, CT SCANS FOR PATIENTS AND HEALTHSYSTEMS. LAURENCE BAKER, Ph.D., health economist and professor of healthresearch and policy at STANFORD UNIVERSITY in Palo Alto, Calif.: "Theavailability and use of MRIs and CT scans have soared in the U.S. since the1980s, which has led to major increases in health care costs for Medicare andother payers. The high costs associated with diagnostic imaging technologyraise concerns about whether its widespread availability is justified.However, whether society ultimately gets its money's worth is a multifacetedquestion. The value depends on whether imaging technology leads to improvedhealth for patients and reduces the need for more expensive or invasivediagnostic tests." News Contact: Anthony Rifilato, [email protected]: +1-212-220-4444 (1/9/09)
8. HEALTH: EFFECTIVE WEIGHT LOSS IS 88 PERCENT DIET, 12 PERCENT EXERCISE. DR.PENNY KENDALL-REED is a renowned naturopathic doctor who treats patients onweight loss, using a brain-based diet that controls food cravings: "Foodcravings compromise diets and there's hardly any information on understandinghow and why they do. Instead, most diet programs instruct patients to ignorethese cravings or use willpower, which is highly counterproductive." Kendall-Reed, who is leading a Santa Monica, Calif., clinic on holistic weight-lossmanagement on Jan. 10, is also an expert on misdiagnosis of diet-relateddiseases, including low blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes,sleeplessness and thyroid conditions. Kendall-Reed is located in Washington,D.C. News Contact: Ufuoma Otu, [email protected] Phone: +1-202-449-9804Cell: +1-773-983-6744 (1/9/09)
9. HEALTH: LASERS FOR SKIN REJUVENATION. DR. JOSHUA FOX, founder of ADVANCEDDERMATOLOGY, P.C., in New York, and a spokesperson for the AMERICAN ACADEMY OFDERMATOLOGY: "While many people still opt for invasive techniques likesurgical facelifts, aggressive resurfacing or deep chemical peels to combatthe signs of aging skin, many are now turning to minimally invasive proceduresto rejuvenate facial skin and take years off that image in the mirror. Thesetreatments increased by more than 100 percent from 2000 through 2007. One keyreason the number of these procedures has increased so dramatically is thedevelopment of high-energy, extremely accurate lasers, which have enhanced theability of physicians to improve sun-damaged skin, scars, wrinkles, brownspots and other conditions with minimal to no downtime. These new laser skinresurfacing techniques can take years off your appearance and can be done inone to just a few treatments, depending on the technology, and patients areable to return quickly to their normal activities." News Contact: MelissaChefec, [email protected] Phone: +1-203-968-6625 (1/9/09)
10. HEALTH: MELANOMA DIAGNOSIS. DR. GEORGE HOLLENBERG, director of pathologyat ACUPATH LABORATORIES in New York: "Melanoma, or deadly skin cancer, is fastbecoming one of the most common cancers in the United States, with the rate ofdiagnosis growing more quickly than that for any other type of cancer. Thegood news for those fighting skin cancers is that the mortality rate for thisdisease has remained stable during the past decade and the five-year survivalrate among patients with melanoma has been increasing. One of the reasons forthis positive change is our ability to detect metastasis, or spreading of thedisease, faster and more accurately than ever before. Using new techniques andtechnologies, we can more quickly diagnose and 'stage' melanoma, or determinethe cancer's stage." News Contact: Melissa Chefec, [email protected]: +1-203-968-6625 (1/9/09)
11. HEALTH: PREVENTATIVE CARE IS THE BEST WAY TO MINIMIZE RISK OF CANCER. DR.HELEN LEE, DC, CHICAGOHEALERS.COM practitioner, can discuss National CancerPrevention Month (February): "'Cancer' is a general term used to describe asituation in the body when cells begin to grow out of control and are unableto be regulated and/or recognized by the body. Since we live in a societyinundated with toxins, chemicals, pollutants and stress, cancer is becomingmore and more prevalent. Preventative care and increasing one's level ofhealth throughout life is the best way to minimize the risk of cancer.Focusing on overall lifestyle by regulating exercise, diet, nutrition, qualityof sleep, water and mental/emotional health are all ways to live a morepreventative lifestyle. Living a preventative lifestyle through nutrition isoptimal." Lee recommends eating a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetablesof various colors -- when the vegetables are uncooked, there is better accessto the natural minerals, enzymes and nutrients. She can discuss how to live apreventative lifestyle. News Contact: Katie Dornacher,[email protected] Phone: +1-312-643-2462 (1/9/09)
12. HEALTH: SEROTONIN LEVELS AFFECT FOOD CRAVINGS. DR. MELODY HART, ND,CHICAGOHEALERS.COM practitioner, can discuss National Eating DisordersAwareness Week (Feb. 22-28): "The neurotransmitters in the brain, whichregulate stress, mood and appetite, may have a serious role in eatingdisorders. The serotonin levels in the brain are directly related to appetite;therefore, low serotonin levels can lead to continued food cravings. All-natural foods, such as salmon and blueberries, will help keep serotonin levelsat the right level, thereby decreasing food cravings, which often lead toeating disorders. In addition, binge eating and/or restricting food intake canlead to a disruption to serotonin levels, which can contribute to already-existing problems. Thus, the importance of correct serotonin levels is key."Hart can discuss nutrition related to serotonin levels. News Contact: KatieDornacher, [email protected] Phone: +1-312-643-2462 (1/9/09)
13. HEALTH: THE IMPORTANCE OF FLOSSING. DR. KEVIN BOEHM, DDS,CHICAGOHEALERS.COM practitioner, can discuss National Children's Dental HealthMonth (February): "Flossing is important not only because it decreases toothdecay, but also because it can reach where toothbrushes cannot. Parents shouldfocus on teaching their children to floss at a young age, so that they get inthe habit of doing it on a regular basis. Flossing is extremely simple andwill greatly reduce the risk of gum disease, if done correctly. In addition,lack of flossing can affect the immune system because gum-disease-producingbacteria hides in the spaces below the gum line and enter the blood vessels ofdiseased gums. This can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke,atherosclerosis, and heart valve or muscle damage." News Contact: KatieDornacher, [email protected] Phone: +1-312-643-2462 (1/9/09)
PROFNET is an exclusive service of PR Newswire.To submit an Opportunity by e-mail: [email protected] consult the ProfNet Experts Database: http://www.prnewswire.com/profnetTo contact ProfNet by phone: +1-800-PROFNET, ext. 1To share a thought on ProfNet Expert Alerts: [email protected]. Behavior: E-mail Addiction Has Reached New Levels 2. Behavior: Internet and BlackBerry Addiction 3. Behavior: New Year, New You 4. Family Issues: Guidance for Those Facing the Loss of a Child 5. Food: Romantic, Creative, Inexpensive Dinner/Cocktails for Valentine's 6. Health: Electronic Health Record, E-Prescribing Advance Patient Care 7. Health: Assessing Value of MRIs, CT Scans for Patients, Health Systems 8. Health: Effective Weight Loss is 88 Percent Diet, 12 Percent Exercise 9. Health: Lasers for Skin Rejuvenation 10. Health: Melanoma Diagnosis 11. Health: Preventative Care is the Best Way to Minimize Risk of Cancer 12. Health: Serotonin Levels Affect Food Cravings 13. Health: The Importance of Flossing
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