Lauren Marie Linares LPC, NCC

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• New Research Shows Many Adults with Autism Are Unemployed

  Many families with young adults on the spectrum describe the transition from adolescence to young adulthood as being a lot like learning to fly. Transition into adulthood is a critical period of development and milestones. A healthy transition can set the state for positive outcomes and advantages...

• Overweight? Don't Blame the Fructose

  A new review suggests that natural sweeteners cannot be blamed for gaining weight. The analysis of data from the scientific literature is published in, Annals of Internal Medicine. The results of the review clearly shows that it is not any specific property of fructose, but the overall calorie...

• Are You a Candidate for a Face lift?

  What is a facelift?A face lift also known as a rhytidectomy or rhytidoplasty is a surgical procedure done to improve aging signs in the face and neck. This procedure is usually performed in on women in their 4th, 5th, or 5th decade of life.Why is a facelift done?If you are worried by facial...

• What Are Bunions?

  A bunion is a small bony projection found at the joint of the toe on the foot. These are formed when the toe pushes against the other toes. This causes the joint to have an abnormal profile, which enlarges over a period of time. The big joint crowds the other toes of the foot resulting in pain. As...

• Researching Medication to Treat Fibromyalgia

  Prescription or Natural?Physicians have limited options in writing prescriptions for the pain associated with fibromyalgia.  Lyrica and Neurontin (commonly called gabapentin) are the most common prescriptions but often cause side effects. Natural supplements, though helpful, are not regulated which...

• What Causes Laryngitis?

  Laryngitis is the swelling of the vocal cords and is caused by discomfort, illness, or overuse of the voice box. Laryngitis can either be long-lasting (chronic) or short-term (acute). The swelling that causes laryngitis can be a result of various situations. Some of the causal conditions include...