Ms. Elaine L Owens LCSW

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• The Challenges of Living with Autism in College

  As autism becomes more prevalent, more research has been devoted to understanding the origins of the it as well as developing effective treatment plans to support the individual. Research shows that the earlier treatment begins, the better individuals will be at implementing coping strategies and...

• Do I Need an Endoscopy to See if I have Celiac Disease?

  As more persons become familiar with the autoimmune disorder known as Celiac disease, we can expect queries regarding the condition to increase.Celiac disease is a medical condition in which the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by a substance called gluten. This damage over time...

• Get Fit With Your Family to Prevent Childhood Obesity

  Childhood obesity has increased considerably in the recent years. In developed nations, the rate of childhood obesity has gone up from 11% to 30%, while in developing countries, it has leaped from 4% to 14%. This crisis can be solely attributed to the inactive time spent in front of the television,...

• Anxiety Increases the Risk of Heart Attack

  As men age, their risk of heart attack rises, especially if they are prone to anxiety. In a 12-year study, anxiety was found to increase the risk of heart attack by 30% to 40% in men who are anxious when compared to men who are calmer, irrespective of other personality and risk factors. In this...

• Colitis May Force Georges St-Pierre to Retire from MMA

  Fans are devastated as news circles that former MMA Champion George St-Pierre may have to retire completely due to his battle with colitis.Fighting colitisWhile Georges St-Pierre has a lot of fighting under his belt, the next one he will have to win will be against colitis. In a recent interview,...

• The Most Common Injuries among Nurses and How to Avoid Them

  It’s not very surprising that almost all nurses are working to the bone. For an individual who is seeing from the outside, it might look like the job of nursing is all about giving shots and/or administering medication to patients. But, those who are already in the field would agree that nursing...