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The main approach to treating specific phobia is a type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Medications are not a common treatment option, but in some circumstances they may form part of a treatment plan. Therapies Cognitive behavioral therapy will usually be recommended as the first-line treatment. Specifically, exposure-based CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety disorders such as specific phobia. Cases where symptoms are severe and debilitatingFor particular phobias such as flying, closed spaces, and heightsFor those with multiple phobias...

MORE: List of the nicknames Not to be outdone, the ESPN announce team of Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy has its own swag. From the Long Memory Department: Van Gundy apologized to Knicks fans for holding up a Heat jersey. JVG coached the Knicks during the height of the New York-Miami rivalry of the '90s. Hey, Knicks fans can't be too mad after their team throttled the Heat on Thursday at MSG....

The intriguing photograph had been taken on Harried’s DSLR camera trap and has received plenty of praise online after being circulated under the photographer’s social-media username, @SecondCropCreative. “Compositionally, I couldn’t have composed the image or animal better myself. I about pooped my pants when I pulled the card out and instantly texted my wife, ‘I have award-winning shots, no joke.’ These photos went way above my expectations,” said Harried....

The image, published by Ukraine’s Air Force, purportedly shows damage to a Tu-22M3 bomber in the Dyagilevo airfield near the city of Ryazan, southeast of Moscow. The image has also been doing the rounds on unofficial military Telegram channels based in Ukraine as well as Russia. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for strikes on two Russian air bases—at the Engels-2 air base in Saratov located some 600 kilometers (about 375 miles) east of Ukraine, and near Ryazan, on Monday....

Rupprecht is the owner of non-profit organization SAFFARI (Save A Furry Friend Animal Rescue, Inc.)—an animal rescue operation that she established in 2012. But the sheriff’s office said the woman had been using the non-profit as a front for selling drugs. Rupprecht had been under investigation since May 2021 after a puppy that was adopted from her organization died a few days later. Last month, deputies were granted a search warrant for Rupprecht’s home in Palm Coast on Florida’s east coast....

Skin is composed of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The dermis contains proteins, including collagen, elastin, and other important fibers, that affect the skin’s strength and elasticity and are responsible for skin’s smooth, youthful appearance. UV radiation damages these important proteins, leading to photoaging skin damage. Photoaging looks like premature aging. Exposure to UV light can cause wrinkles, sagging skin, and an uneven skin tone....

Common Signs of a Colles’ Fracture If you have suffered trauma to your wrist or have fallen onto your hand or wrist, you may have a Colles’ fracture. Common signs and symptoms of a wrist fracture or Colles’ fracture include: PainSwelling in the arm, wrist, or handBruisingLoss of mobility in the wristVisible deformity of a lump on the backside of your forearm near your wrist Initial Treatment If you have fallen and injured your wrist and hand and suspect you have suffered a Colles’ fracture, you must seek medical attention right away....

The abnormal rubbing causes the IT band to become inflamed and can cause knee pain. Occasionally the pain can be felt up and down the outside of the affected thigh and may even be felt as hip pain. The Role of the Iliotibial Band The IT band is a thick band of tissue that runs on the outer part of the thigh between the hip and the knee. As it crosses the knee it passes over the lateral epicondyle of the femur (thigh bone), it attaches to the front of the shin bone, or tibia....

While each person’s situation is unique, most post-operative therapy contains several specific interventions. This article will discuss the purpose of this surgery and explain the rehab protocol typically recommended following the procedure. What Is a Total Ankle Replacement? Your ankle joint is the section of your lower leg where the shinbone (tibia) meets the talus bone on the top of your foot. Occasionally, the slippery surface (known as articular cartilage) that coats the ends of these bones begins to thin or deteriorate....

Rhodes, who is described as the leader of the far-right militia group the Oath Keepers, was spotted at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Texas in July 2021. Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn, North Carolina Representative Madison Cawthorn and former President Donald Trump were among those who addressed attendees at the three-day conference in Dallas. Former President Trump’s address at the July 2021 conference was his second time speaking to the group since leaving office....

This night wasn’t about the Nets’ playoff aspirations or the Celtics’ accumulation of draft picks. This was about the messy business of emotional attachment, of stubborn bonds between a fan base and players. MORE: Rondo wouldn’t mind remaining Celtic | Rondo-KG taunt one another | Pierce, KG welcomed back The result of the game—the Nets won, 85-79—is of some consequence, with the Nets having won 10 of their last 11 games as they try to chase down the Raptors for the lead in the woebegone Atlantic Division....

The 57-year-old had publicly wished that France beat Argentina in the soccer showpiece at the weekend and has continually promoted Messi’s soccer rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, as the G.O.A.T. even if it meant that he was mercilessly trolled after Messi helped secure a 4-2 win on penalties. Since the final whistle in Qatar on Sunday, there have been joyous scenes on the streets of Buenos Aires and among the Argentine players, as they savor the special moment....

The former Good Morning Britain host said President Joe Biden’s fortunes could only get worse if he embraced the two women’s ideas. A segment on Fox News talk show The Five debated remarks Ocasio-Cortez made in a New York Magazine interview in which she urged the president to change people’s lives. Morgan said: “If you were thinking of how things could possibly get worse for Joe Biden, it would be to embrace AOC with that annoying, squeaky voice which makes me want to feel like I want to grate my head against a cheese grater....

William Kepper was flying his plane from Aiken, South Carolina when his plane engine failed. Police received calls around noon on Sunday afternoon about a plane going down near a local high school, WYFF reported. A local Fox News affiliate reported that the plane involved was a single-engine Composite Technology Light Sport aircraft. The Wade Hampton Fire Department arrived at the scene first and WYFF reported that county and city law enforcement were also on the scene....

There is hardly any nudity in this book, just a few Vegas showgirls, and the high-class stripper Lili St. Cyr. She thought of herself as an artist, and that’s the way Bernard shot her. He was not an ironic man and never retouched a photo: whatever he was up to, he was up to it in earnest. Back then a lot of people were willing to entertain the idea that a cheesecake photographer could be an artist, and so could a stripper....

Congress recently approved a super-sized record “defense” spending bill—known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—authorizing $768 billion for the Pentagon. This doesn’t include the additional $25 billion Congress added beyond what President Joe Biden’s team requested. That Donald Trump-exceeding figure surprised even top-tier military leaders—including Chair of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley. Overall, this year’s NDAA pushed official defense spending above $750 billion. And that’s typically the number used by both opponents and proponents of the bill....

In solidarity with all those impacted by the disease, Detroit-based attorney Ryan Plecha, started “Pink Week,” an online campaign designed to call attention to breast cancer and the struggles faced by those living with it. Since 2016, Plecha has picked one week in October during which he wears at least one item of pink clothing each day wherever he goes—including the courtroom. He then documents the week’s outfits on social media to raise awareness and encourage people to donate to the cause....

A supermoon occurs when the moon’s orbit is closest to Earth at the same time as it is full, according to NASA. When the moon is at its closest point, it is said to be at the perigee—an average distance of around 226,000 miles from Earth. When this happens, the moon is slightly brighter and larger than a regular full moon. Astrologer Richard Nolle coined the term “supermoon” in 1979 to describe this phenomenon....

Similar hues have dazzled other regions in the Southern Hemisphere during July, including New Zealand and Australia. Antarctica is in a state of near-constant twilight in July, as it is just past the midwinter in the Southern Hemisphere, so Antarctic scientists see these sunset-like colors at about midday. The scientists in Antarctica communicated with New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospherics (NIWA) after they started experiencing the same skies....