Caroline Pierpont Payne PSY.D.

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  Definition:Insomnia is a condition in which someone finds it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep for an amount of time that enables them to feel well-rested the following day. This condition is common among the elderly and is said to affect one in three people on average. Signs and Symptoms:...

• Pseudoseizures

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• Severe Stress and Depression May Cause Gum Disease

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• Understanding Autism: An Outsider's Perspective

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