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Prenatal Smoke Exposure can cause Behavioral Problems by Marie L. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 13 Nov 2009 10:00pm have specific impact on the parts of the brain that are involved in regulating behavior," she added. Read on »

The Causes of Aggressive Behavior and How to Deal With It by The Alzheimer's Doc Posted Mon 30 Aug 2010 3:21pm What causes aggressive behavior and how do I deal with it?If you are close to someone with Alzheimer’s disease, there may be times when you are faced with aggressive behavior. Aggression is seen in about 80% of people with Alzheimer’s disease and is a leading cause of nursing-home admission. Only by understanding what may cause this type of behavior Read on »

No Wonder Alzheimer's Causes Emotional and Behavioral Changes! by Bob DeMarco Patient Expert

Posted Fri 05 Feb 2010 5:55am It seems that if the portion of our brain that deals with having to remember things is “busy”then it is difficult to make rational decisions..... By Max Wallack The Head of School at Boston University AcademyMr. Berkmanpublishes a weekly message to all students and their families. Below is his message for this week Read on »

Scientists May Have Uncovered Why Antidepressants Cause Suicidal Behavior. by Stephen Tvedten Patient Expert

Posted Wed 10 Feb 2010 12:00am Scientists May Have Uncovered Why Antidepressants Cause Suicidal Behavior http://www.naturalnews.com/028125_antidepressants_suicidal_behavior.html For years... died of other causes. After years of antidepressants being associated with increased suicide risks and aggressive behavior, we may finally know why. Now, it'd be interesting Read on »

Is Your Dog’s Bad Behavior Caused by a Health Problem? by Jan R. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 28 Dec 2010 3:35am result from thyroid dysfunction, or a vaccine or drug reaction. Even food with a high sugar content can cause behavior problems, as it can with children. Before calling your dog... dog’s health first. Maybe the behavior was caused by thyroid disease, vaccination or medication. [Note: The highlights below are mine - Jan Rasmusen.] THYROID DISEASE Read on »

Dealing with Difficult Behavior Caused by Alzheimer's and Dementia by Bob DeMarco Patient Expert

Posted Sun 13 Jun 2010 12:00am I often get asked question about how I deal with my mother when she evidences erratic behavior..... By Bob DeMarco I read these six coping strategies for dementia-related behavior problems some time ago. Dr. Peter Rabins is a renowned Johns Hopkins neurologist. He touches on the following behaviors: outbursts, agitation, aggression, wandering Read on »

Dealing with Difficult Behavior Caused by Dementia and Alzheimer's by Bob DeMarco Patient Expert

Posted Fri 08 Jan 2010 11:26am By Bob DeMarco I often get asked question about how I deal with my mother when she evidences erratic behavior. I read these six coping strategies for dementia-related behavior problems some time ago. Dr. Peter Rabins is a renowned Johns Hopkins neurologist. He touches on the following behaviors: outbursts, agitation, aggression, wandering Read on »

Britney Spears: Could Her Behavior Be Caused By Her Sugar Addiction? by Connie Bennett Healthy Living Professional

Posted Thu 02 Oct 2008 3:13pm , unpredictable behavior in her such as when the pop star shaved off her gorgeous locks on Feb. 16?" Interestingly, yesterday -- nine months after I speculated that Britney had a sugar problem -- Access Hollywood raised the same issue, even quoting an expert, who expressed horror about Britney's "toxic diet" and her bizarre behavior such as attacking a car Read on »

Pregnancy Pee Linked to Kid's Bad Behavior: Phthalates, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, OH MY! by Dr. Polly Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Wed 10 Feb 2010 12:39pm behavior, aggression, and attention - mirroring symptoms of ADHD and Conduct Disorder. Which phthalates? The ones in some personal products like cosmetics, nail polish, shampoo... don't know if phthalates caused the poorer conduct. It's not an experiment. There may be other reasons for the results. For instance, other characteristics of women who like lots Read on »

Conduct Disorder in Teens Predicts Substance Use Disorder by addictiondoc Posted Fri 29 Oct 2010 2:21pm Conduct Disorder is an emotional and behavioral disorder in childhood and adolescence that involves aggression, bullying, destruction of property, truancy, and running..., unemployment, and risky sexual behaviors were also associated with Conduct Disorder. If you have a troubled youth, psychiatric intervention and family intervention are critical or your Read on »