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Archive for October, 2004

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Sunday, October 31st, 2004
Getting a Good Night's Sleep Many people suffering from insomnia use sleep medications to help them nod off, but this isn't a good first choice for combating sleep problems. "Natural sleep is healthier than drug-aided sleep. ...

Voting: A Healthy Habit

Thursday, October 28th, 2004
A vote for your favorite candidate may also be a vote for your good health. Researchers say expressing your right to vote may help promote good mental health and, in turn, good physical health, ...

Researchers: Stress Causes Forgetfulness

Thursday, October 28th, 2004
Researchers: Stress Causes Forgetfulness Stressful situations in which the individual has no control were found to activate an enzyme in the brain called protein kinase C, which impairs the short-term memory and other functions in ...

Physical Inactivity Costs Millions in Health Care Expenses

Thursday, October 28th, 2004
Physical Inactivity Costs Millions in Health Care Expenses Lack of physical activity is costly not just to people's health but to their wallets as well, a new study suggests. Researchers found that sedentary lifestyles can ...

Kerry, Bush Outline Health Plans

Thursday, October 28th, 2004
I'm not sure you caught this over at JAMA, but the US presidential candidates, Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush, outline their plans for improving healthcare access and controlling costs. See ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy combined with antidepressant effective in treating adolescent OCD

Thursday, October 28th, 2004
Cognitive behavioral therapy combined with antidepressant effective in treating adolescent OCD According to current epidemiological data, approximately 1 in 200 young people suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD patients 'obsess' about thoughts of bad things ...

Experts Urge Care Dealing With Anorexics

Thursday, October 28th, 2004
Experts Urge Care Dealing With Anorexics Thousands of Americans notice friends or daughters going beyond skinny to skeletal, and the urge to confront loved ones showing signs of anorexia - "Will you please just eat?!" ...

Promise for helping adults with dyslexia

Thursday, October 28th, 2004
Promise for helping adults with dyslexia Adults suffering from dyslexia can benefit from tutoring in processing words, and their brains show changes that indicate neural modifications due to the training, researchers have found. Guinevere Eden ...

Depression Interferes with Exercise Stress Testing

Wednesday, October 27th, 2004
People with depression who have suspected heart disease don't do well on exercise tests, Canadian investigators report.

Bush Signs Youth Suicide Prevention Law

Friday, October 22nd, 2004
Bush Signs Youth Suicide Prevention Law President Bush on Thursday signed into law a bill authorizing $82 million in grants aimed at preventing suicide among young people. The Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act is named for ...

FDA Orders Strong Antidepressant Warnings

Friday, October 22nd, 2004
FDA Orders Strong Antidepressant Warnings All antidepressants must carry a "black box" warning, the government's strongest safety alert, linking the drugs to increased suicidal thoughts and behavior among children and teens taking them, the Food ...

A Patient’s Suicide, a Psychiatrist’s Pain

Wednesday, October 20th, 2004
The last time I saw Carlos, he tried valiantly to convince me that he was fine. "I'm moving to Los Angeles," he said. "At least it's sunny there." I was more than a little worried. ...

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