Kathy Kattenburg

Contributing Writer
A rare photo of Kathy with her eyes open - Maggie Astor
A rare photo of Kathy with her eyes open - Maggie Astor

Latest Articles

Defining and Treating Compulsive Hoarding
Compulsive collecting, or hoarding, is hard to define and even harder to treat. Here is some help understanding this complex psychological phenomenon.
Mar 20, 2011 - Kathy Kattenburg
How to Close Read a Literary Text
Close reading is an essential skill for understanding, enjoying, and writing about literature.
Oct 25, 2010 - Kathy Kattenburg
Are You Getting Too Much Sleep?
Too much sleep can be just as bad as too little. How do you know if you're getting too much sleep, and what can you do about it?
Aug 25, 2010 - Kathy Kattenburg
Family Pets Caught in Foreclosure Crisis
Millions of family pets left behind in foreclosed homes have become the mute, invisible victims of the economic crisis. It doesn't have to be this way.
Aug 13, 2010 - Kathy Kattenburg
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Are Alzheimer's and dementia the same thing? No, but they are closely related. Alzheimer's is one form of dementia. There are many others.
Aug 5, 2010 - Kathy Kattenburg
Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Everybody gets the blues, but depression is a serious disease. Learn the signs and symptoms of depression, so you can understand the difference.
Aug 2, 2010 - Kathy Kattenburg
Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition by Daniel Okrent
Prohibition failed spectacularly to stop the sale of alcohol. But it did change almost everything else about American politics and society.
Jul 31, 2010 - Kathy Kattenburg
Cats and Skin Cancer
Did you know that cats can get skin cancer just like people? They can, and knowing the risk factors and early warning signs is key to early treatment.
Jul 30, 2010 - Kathy Kattenburg