The purpose of this paper is to examine the potential effects of livestock odors on the health and well-being of neighbors. Complaints of odor nuisance have become more frequent in communities surrounding areas with high concentrations of livestock. This increase in complaints from livestock odors parallels increased complaints of odor in general, including ammonia, diesel exhaust, beauty produ...

For clinicians, effective communication goes beyond the delivery of scientific information to include an understanding who patient is and what they value; treating them with respect; acknowledging their emotional social realities. Recognizing our own implicit biases cultivating a more mindful approach impact language, especially around weight food, using verbal nonverbal approaches convey empat...

objective: substance abuse is a socio-psychological disorder. the aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy with 12-steps narcotics anonymous on psychological well-being of opiate dependent individuals in addiction treatment centers in shiraz, iran. method: this was a randomized controlled trial. data were collected at entry into the study and at po...

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