From the monthly archives:

March 2012

Daily Question is excerpted from the JustAnswer archives and features information provided from an expert on JustAnswer:

Q: How many types of personality disorder are there?

Different male wigs on replicas of the same man's head.

One face, many personalities.

A: Today, the American Psychiatric Association defines 10 distinct personality disorders:  Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal, Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic, Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders (not to be confused with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder).

Each is different from the other, but all of them are characterized by the individual’s personal beliefs and behavior, which he or she think are perfectly fine but are actually quite different from what society expects as normal.

– Answer from Elliott Sewell, LPCC, NCC, a mental health counselor and expert on JustAnswer.

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What Diet Can Help My Cat Lose Weight?

by Tom Musbach on March 29, 2012

in Daily Question,Pets

Daily Question is excerpted from the JustAnswer archives and features information provided from an expert on JustAnswer:

Q: My cat weighs 30 pounds and needs to lose weight. What sort of diet would you recommend?

Closeup of overweight cat

'Who you calling fat?'

A: In a situation like this, I would suggest the Science Diet brand of cat food and its prescribed diet. I have had the best success with this for weight loss in cats.

Getting them to lose weight is important for overall health reasons such as diabetes risk reduction, reduction of heart issues and joint issues. Weight loss is very difficult to achieve in cats, as the pure goal is more calories burned than eaten. It is hard to find a palatable diet that meets these needs.

The number of times per day for feeding can vary. I feel it works best to have two meals a day so that you can assess the amount of food being eaten.

– Answer from Dr. Bruce in Iowa, who is a veterinarian and expert on JustAnswer.

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See also: Do Plastic Nail Caps Work on Cats’ Claws?

 

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Could This Growth on My Arm Be Skin Cancer?

March 28, 2012

Daily Question is excerpted from the JustAnswer archives and features information provided from an expert on JustAnswer: Q: I have a raised mole-like pimple on my arm that doesn’t hurt to touch and is starting to turn darker. Could this be skin cancer? A: Any skin growth can become a problem, but if what you [...]

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How Do I Contest a Will in Probate?

March 27, 2012

Daily Question is excerpted from the JustAnswer archives and features information provided from an expert on JustAnswer: Q: My father recently died, and this is my first time dealing with a will. What is “probate,” and what can I do if I want to contest the will? A: Probate is just a fancy word for [...]

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7 Ways to Relieve Acid Reflux

March 26, 2012

Acid reflux is a common and uncomfortable digestive condition that most people can manage through lifestyle changes and over-the-counter remedies. Heartburn is a symptom that often comes with acid reflux, and it’s caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus. When this happens frequently over a long period of time, doctors refer to the [...]

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