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Dr. Bauers is a freelance author and a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience in her field. She is the author of "Three Questions to Heal a Marriage," a workbook for couples desiring a Christian marriage. Deborah also writes for

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Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Ways to help neighbors who might be struggling financially (without insulting them): 5 of 71
With our country in the middle of an economic recession, there are probably many around you that are struggling financially. Perhaps there are folks just down the street that are having trouble making ends meet. They could sure use a helping hand, and who better to reach out and offer assistance than someone in their own nei... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Should we blame genetics for the obesity epidemic?: 2 of 28
What role do genetics play in America's obesity epidemic? Are there really some individuals who, no matter how much they try, are destined to be overweight because of heredity? How many times have you heard someone say, "Why fight it? I'm always going to be overweight; it's in my genes." Can genetics legitimately be blamed f... More..
Health & Fitness > Vision Dry eye syndrome: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 14
Dry Eye Syndrome - What Is It? You have been sitting at a computer work station for several hours before noticing that your eyes feel gritty and uncomfortably hot. They sting as you blink to clear away the blurry haze that is obstructing your vision. Or perhaps your eyes feel sticky when you first wake up. You may even exper... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity How marriage can impact your life expectancy: 1 of 13
Want to optimize your chances of living longer while enjoying the benefits of good health? Surprising though it seems, you may want to consider how marriage can positively impact your life expectancy. While running out to find a mate, just so you can live longer, may be a bit extreme, considering potential longevity of life ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Resolving differences for better personal relations: 1 of 13
How frequently do you find yourself at a loss to share the words that will adequately express your hurt, disappointment, or anger to others? We have all experienced the feeling of being misunderstood or judged unfairly. Yet, at no time is good communication as important as when we are trying to resolve personal differences w... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care All the right intentions: Moving your elderly parent into your house: 8 of 98
It seems like only yesterday that you were just thirty-something and focused on raising and providing for your young family. You envied your parents as you watched them enjoying the newly found freedom of retirement. Yet each time they packed their bags and headed off on some new adventure, a fleeting thought about something... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) US elections: Should military officers be allowed to appear in uniform supporting a political candidate?: 1 of 12
If one naval officer were to show up at a democratic election rally would we understand that to mean that the entire United States Navy is made up of nothing but Democrats? Suppose an Air force cadet wore his uniform to a Republican fund-raising event, would I be correct in assuming that the United States Air Force Academy h... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Should spousal consent be required before a married woman has an abortion?: 4 of 47
For the purposes of this debate, I am arguing in favor of a woman having to gain consent from the father before having an abortion. My position is predicated on a belief that both parents have the responsibility to protect their shared progeny. An unborn child is a human life that deserves to be protected and allowed to live... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexual Health Should public organizations and schools distribute condoms?: 3 of 34
"Public Schools Replace Condom Vending Machines"-Sounds a bit like the headline of a second-rate tabloid, doesn't it? How has public education moved so far afield from its original instructional tenets? Since almost all state-run secondary schools prohibit students from having sex on school property, how can the same institu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center In a closed society like the military dictatorship of Burma, how can journalists find the truth?: 2 of 22
Burma was once a country where professional journalistic expression flourished. Its media was fastidious in its dedication to seek out and report the truth. Throughout the fifties and early sixties Burma enjoyed unrestrained freedom of the press granted to its citizens by the country's first constitution ratified in 1947. Bu... More..