Mission impossible: 12 hours of family harmony

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Family squabbles are common over the holidays, but the likelihood of bickering can be reduced. One strategy is to start snapping pictures the moment tension emerges, which encourages people to smile and distracts them from the tension. Ten additional strategies for avoiding family conflict are suggested.

Psychological aspects, Management, Conflict management, Holidays, Entertaining, Family reunions

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Pain relief without pills

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Deep relaxation may be as effective as drugs and surgery in relieving chronic pain caused by conditions such as headaches and arthritis. Techniques that can help a person reach a state of deep relaxation include concentrating on one's breathing and repeating a single word.

Care and treatment, Pain, Pain management

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Make your vacation work for you

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To make a vacation relaxing, it is important to plan ahead and, perhaps, to adjust one's attitudes. Tips for enjoying vacations more include completing business tasks before leaving and staying away from work for a day or two after returning from the vacation.

Planning, Vacations, Stress management

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