With this hypnotic and relaxing guided imagery podcast, Belleruth Naparstek can help you cope with the stresses of going through chemotherapy.

Using "cleansing imagery," the "Meditation to Help You with Chemotherapy" podcast is designed to help your body’s own natural healing power do its work.

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With this hypnotic and relaxing guided imagery podcast, Belleruth Naparstek can help you cope with the stresses of going through chemotherapy.

Using "cleansing imagery," the "Meditation to Help You with Chemotherapy" podcast is designed to help your body’s own natural healing power do its work.

The net effect is to cast a more positive light on your treatment, lift your spirit, and help reduce some of the side effects of chemotherapy. Check out our coping with chemotherapy podcast.

Listen to or download other health-related podcasts at our Healthy Living To Go audio library.

Has your teen suddenly begun to score poorly on tests? Or have you noticed impulsive or risky behavior, such as drunken driving or drug and alcohol abuse, that you haven’t seen previously?

“Sometimes, parents notice a change in their child after some major life changes like switching schools or [...]]]> Has your teen suddenly begun to score poorly on tests? Or have you noticed impulsive or risky behavior, such as drunken driving or drug and alcohol abuse, that you haven’t seen previously?

“Sometimes, parents notice a change in their child after some major life changes like switching schools or starting college — and these changes could point to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),” says Mark Groshek, MD, a Kaiser Permanente doctor who has written extensively about ADHD.

Teens and younger children with ADHD often can function and work around more classic symptoms involving focus, paying attention in class, and inability to sit in one place. While some ADHD symptoms may not stand out, ADHD left untreated in children and adolescents could lead to depression or job instability later in life.

Other less obvious symptoms among children and teens include oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct disorder. With ODD, children often have bad tempers, instigate arguments with parents, teachers, and other adults, and purposely break rules.

Children with ODD sometimes develop conduct disorder either in their preteen or teenage years.

“Kids with conduct disorder show defiant and disruptive behavior,” Groshek says. “They might hurt people or violate social rules, often in time spans lasting six months or more.”

If you suspect ADHD, Groshek recommends making an appointment with your pediatrician, who will examine the child to rule out other problems such as learning disabilities or depression. The doctor or a psychologist will then use the American Psychiatric Association criteria to evaluate your child for ADHD. Current treatments include counseling and/or behavior management techniques and social skills training. Medication, which recent studies show are not harmful, may be recommended to treat ADHD symptoms.

Depression is more than just a fleeting case of “the blues.” Estimates suggest that about one in five U.S. adults struggle with depression at least once in their lives. And some won’t even realize that they’re being affected.

Learn how to overcome depression.

Think you may be battling depression? Our medical team offers information about the condition, where it stems from and what impact it can have on your life. Arm yourself with our basic facts about depression.

Can depression be hurting your well-being? Dr. David Price and Dr. Anthony Bertagnolli tell you who’s at risk of depression and the factors that commonly contribute to their level of risk. Learn how depression affects men, women, and children differently and why it can hamper people's lives if [...]]]> Can depression be hurting your well-being? Dr. David Price and Dr. Anthony Bertagnolli tell you who’s at risk of depression and the factors that commonly contribute to their level of risk. Learn how depression affects men, women, and children differently and why it can hamper people's lives if left untreated.

Good health often starts with positive thinking. Our medical experts provide techniques to help you improve your outlook and adopt a more optimistic attitude about life. You’ll learn what makes an optimist, how to talk to yourself positively, and how an optimistic outlook can produce favorable results in [...]]]> Good health often starts with positive thinking. Our medical experts provide techniques to help you improve your outlook and adopt a more optimistic attitude about life. You’ll learn what makes an optimist, how to talk to yourself positively, and how an optimistic outlook can produce favorable results in your health and life.

Negative thoughts can creep into your head quickly if you’re not careful. Worse, they can linger and impact your health. We offer 10 important questions to ask yourself.