faqs.org » Abstracts Index » Abstracts » General interest

Escape the griped of anxiety

Article Abstract:

Anxiety disorders affect one's coping mechanisms and eventually disrupt and derail one's life. Toxic worry can be relieved by learning to interrupt "what if" thoughts, avoid worrying when alone, and adding some positive thoughts to fears.

Psychological aspects, Management, Anxiety

---

The return of sexism

Article Abstract:

Stereotypes of women are returning to mass media as women are portrayed as sex objects, housewives or overly aggressive career women. Women must speak out against this backlash while continuing to focus energy on changing society.

Social aspects, Portrayals, Mass media, Sexism, Sexism in mass media

---

Take charge of your health

Article Abstract:

Women are faced with increasing threats to their health, including AIDS, breast cancer and doctors performing too many cesarean sections. A guide to how to deal with these and three other threats to women's health is presented.

Health aspects, Women's health

Some parts © 2012 Advameg, Inc.