Karyn Thompson
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I teach psychology part-time at area universities. My area of expertise is health psychology, and I have conducted research to help people make important health behavior changes, such as losing weight, ceasing tobacco use, and exercising more. I grew up near Philadelphia and live in South Jersey with my husband and our myriad houseplants. I have an unnatural obsession with covering things in chocolate.
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30-some odd years of accumulated wisdom, 8 years of health services research experience, and a PhD in Psychology from Drexel UniversityInterests
health, eating disorders, exercise, obesity, food, chocolate, reading, baking, Turkish food, ethnic dining, mental health, fitness, cruisesMotto
Why lounge when you can lounge while pedaling a recumbant bike?Affiliations
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How to Store Compost in Your KitchenComposting is becoming increasingly popular as the "green" movement progresses. However, no one wants unsightly, smelly food waste sitting in their kitchen. Here is a low-cost idea for a pretty compost crock that can eliminate the smell.
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Romantic Restaurants in South JerseyJust over the river from a plethora of restaurants in Philadelphia, the restaurants of South Jersey offer their own neighborhood charm. The areas in and around Cherry Hill have especially interesting eateries for the couple desiring a romantic night out.
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Off the Beaten Path in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThere are many wonderful sights for a tourist to see in Philadelphia, PA, well beyond Independence Mall and the Reading Terminal Market. Valuable advice from a Philly local gives you the inside scoop on how to venture outside the predictable.
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Five Safe Countries to VisitEveryone wants to know that their vacation destination is a safe place to visit. The Global Peace Index offers a measure of the safety of the world's nations. This article reviews the top five safest areas to visit. -
Top 10 Duran Duran Singles and VideosDuran Duran is about the music and the videos, so this top 10 list reflects both those strengths. The top 10 singles according to Billboard US rankings are also provided.
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Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): One Person's StoryThis is one woman's story of coming to grips with GAD and a description of treatments that may be helpful to anyone with GAD.
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10 Healthiest Middle Eastern FoodsHeart healthy foods are prevalent at Middle Eastern restaurants if you know what to look for. -
10 Low-Calorie Foods that Will Fill You UpYou crave sugar, and fat tastes good, but is that the way to go when you want to lose weight and feel satisfied? Researchers say no.