Symptoms Of Depression Associated With Increase In Abdominal Fat Dec 3, 2008
2, 2008) Older adults with symptoms of depression appear more likely to gain abdominal fat, but not overall fat, over a five-year period, according to a new report ... About 10 percent to 15 percent of older adults have symptoms of depression, according to background information in the article ... "Depression has been associated with the onset of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cardiac mortality [death]," the authors write. (Science Daily)
New Cognitive Telerehabilitation Program Uses Virtual Reality Dec 3, 2008
2, 2007) Scientists are using a virtual-reality, three-dimensional video game that challenges spatial memory as a new tool for assessing the link between depression and the hippocampus, the brain's memory. (July 11, 2005) Cigarette smoking may improve attention and short--term memory in persons with schizophrenia by stimulating nicotine receptors in the brain, according to a study by Yale School of Medicine. (Science Daily)
Surfing injury forces Scot out of PGA tournament Dec 3, 2008
He was coming out of the surf on Sunday morning and hes obviously stood in a sand depression, manager Justin Cohen said. He went for a body surf and was making his way through the shallow water and twisted his knee a little bit. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Editor's Mailbag (Dec. 2) Dec 3, 2008
It seems our country is on the verge of a major depression. We do have a housing problem with many losing their homes they hoped by some miracle to be able to pay for, but much of the world has no housing at all, or maybe they have a mud hut with cow dung patted on the outside for insulation. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
It's looking bad for Franken Dec 3, 2008
There will be another 1000 dead and 5000 maimed beyond repair from bombs, and the Depression will have dwarfed 1929. Enjoy the hideous choices of Gates and Clinton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Your worst Christmas gift? Dec 3, 2008
My widowed Granny had lived a hard life as a farm wife and told me of the great depression in my childhood which she called Hoover Day s. When I was 12 years old my Granny sent me a cheap looking Xmas card in a plain envelope. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nurse's Notes - Environment impacts how we feel, heal Dec 3, 2008
Research explores the environment and its effect on blood pressure and heart rate, immune function, nutrition, depression and anxiety, relationship building and family support. With this information, architects and designers have created beautiful, healthy and highly functional buildings and spaces for enhanced healing. (Missoulian, MT)
Odetta, voice of American civil rights movement, dies at 77 Dec 3, 2008
Born in Birmingham on Dec. 31, 1930, Odetta Holmes spent her first six years in the depths of the Depression ... A. O. Scott reviews John Ford's 1940 film based on John Steinbeck's novel about the Great Depression. (International Herald Tribune)
Patrick Rockey's Weather Blog Dec 3, 2008
34". But the drought there is far worse, so it was literally a drop in the bucket. THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH More tropical trouble is brewing. Folks to our south are preparing for the approach of Gustav, which is expected to re-strengthen into a hurricane and threaten the Gulf coast early next week. And a brand new tropical depression in the Atlantic is forecast to become a hurricane and threaten the east coast next week as well! All this while we are still dealing with the remnants of Tropical... (WTKR.com, VA)
Sessions focus on suicide prevention Dec 3, 2008
"It's a really good resource for anyone dealing with depression," she said, noting the center uses volunteers trained in crisis intervention. Although the UI opted not to apply for a federal suicide prevention research grant earlier this semester, Neblett said she thinks local suicide prevention awareness is on the rise. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Mother details son's abuse at murder trial Dec 3, 2008
She said her son had always been bullied, been prescribed medications for depression and attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder, used marijuana daily, cut his own arms, and once attempted to hang himself ... He continuously said to me he wished he was dead, wished he was never born, said Ms. May, who acknowledged her own drinking problem and prescriptions for depression, anxiety and panic attacks. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Civil rights beacon Odetta dead at 77 Dec 3, 2008
Odetta Holmes, born in Birmingham, Alabama, on December 31, 1930, told the Times in a 2007 interview the music of the Great Depression, particularly the prison songs and work songs from the fields of the deep South, helped shape her musical life. While she recorded several albums and sang at New York's Carnegie Hall among other prominent venues, Odetta is perhaps best remembered by most Americans for her brief performance at the August 1963 march on Washington, a pivotal event in the civil... (Yahoo News)
High Sierra Search and Rescue-a personal perspective Dec 3, 2008
Confidentiality Note: Subject's name was changed to protect personal information. The location and exact date of the search operation were also changed. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
10 Tips for Healthy Living Dec 3, 2008
Over time, stress can lead to serious health issues such as obesity, depression and even death. When you start seeing red, instead think blue as in blueberries. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Diabetes help starts from the inside Dec 3, 2008
Taking it a step further in the psychological direction, numerous studies have indicated a significant link between depression and diabetes ... Depression has also been shown to suppress immune system functioning, which can result in susceptibility to chronic health problems ... Other studies have indicated that depression affects metabolic processes, including glucose metabolization. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Letters to the editor (Dec. 2) Dec 3, 2008
jdr wrote on Dec 2, 2008 7:59 AM:" Well, you know Gordon, that he's going to need some pretty tough cookies behind him if he's to usher in socialism and take away our guns.Seriously, liberals have no illusions about how hard it will be to change the system in Washington. What Obama's appointments demonstrate is that real power isn't answerable to the popular vote. Still, his victory is a sea change. Real power is and always will be, answerable to mass action, and the vote (not to mention the... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Jet Li: China ready for volunteerism 'explosion' Dec 3, 2008
A. O. Scott reviews John Ford's 1940 film based on John Steinbeck's novel about the Great Depression. The British comedian's stand-up special has its premiere on HBO on Nov. 15. (International Herald Tribune)
Sometimes, solitude is what a person needs Dec 3, 2008
Of course, depression true depression is no laughing matter, and treatment for severe cases generally does involve group therapy and activities. Adolescent angst also can be perilous, yet if we worry about teens too much, we deprive them of the time for self-reflection that youth requires to mature into adulthood. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Obituaries for Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 Dec 3, 2008
The daughter of the late Clement and Matilda (Sickles) Knickerbocker, Velma s experiences as a child of the Depression shaped her character as a practical hard-working individual. These traits served her well over her long career of rearing and building moral character in her 15 children. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
5 things you didn’t know about coping with ... holiday grief Dec 3, 2008
Tears, loneliness, sadness and even depression are natural reactions to the loss of a loved one. If you find you re able to enjoy some holiday festivities, try not to feel as though you re somehow betraying your loved one. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Extra Effort: BRF senior who battled and beat leukemia wants to be a nurse Dec 3, 2008
That is why it was troubling for Hansen, a senior at Black River Falls High School, when family problems and depression fueled by the cancer and feelings of abandonment caused her grades to slip during her sophomore and junior year. A new job, problems at home and school, and additional stress also contributed. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Obituaries (11.26.2008) Dec 3, 2008
During the early Depression years, John and a friend traveled to Detroit to find work. He returned to Wabeno after his dads untimely death to work the family farm. (Forest Republican, WI)
In the face of devastation: What makes some people fare better than others after a catastrophe? Dec 3, 2008
It s when we get stuck on those stages depression or denial or blame or anger that it creates consequences and spills into other phases of life, said Stephen Mayberg, director of the California Department of Mental Health. The quicker you can get back to normal, the better you re going to deal with the challenges ahead of you. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Understanding youngsters with eating disorders Dec 3, 2008
Rogers began developing the new unit after receiving comments from parents troubled by their children with eating disorders being placed in general therapy sessions with kids struggling with drug addictions, depression and self-harming tendencies, Cornella-Carlson said. Rogers is a nonprofit behavioral health care provider with locations in Oconomowoc, West Allis, Kenosha and Brown Deer. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Naomi Campbell, Britney Spears, Anne Hathaway Dec 3, 2008
A. O. Scott reviews John Ford's 1940 film based on John Steinbeck's novel about the Great Depression. The British comedian's stand-up special has its premiere on HBO on Nov. 15. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Surgery for Chest Abnormality Improves Body Image Dec 3, 2008
This causes a depression in the center of the chest that can be quite deep. Using the Pectus Excavatum Evaluation Questionnaire, the research team assessed the thoughts about body image and functioning of 264 patients, ranging in age from 8 to 21 years, who underwent surgical repair. (MEDLINEplus)
Depression Linked with Abdominal Obesity Dec 3, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The results of a 5-year study suggest that depression predicts an increase in abdominal obesity, which is not related to overall obesity. The findings suggest that "there may be specific pathophysiological mechanisms that link depression with visceral (abdominal) fat accumulation. These results might also help explain why depression increases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease," Nicole Vogelzangs, from VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, and... (MEDLINEplus)
Low Childhood IQ Tied to Risk of Later Mental Disorders Dec 3, 2008
MONDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Children with lower IQ have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, depression, generalized anxiety disorder and other psychiatric problems as adults, a new study that spanned more than three decades shows. Lower childhood IQ was also associated with more persistent depression and anxiety, as well as an increased risk of having two or more psychiatric diagnoses by age 32, say researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Kevin Federline Says Britney Spears 'Blindsided' Him With Divorce Dec 3, 2008
" Another thing Federline said scared him was the scene in January when rather than hand him over to Federline's representative, not to mention the pictures later that night of the singer being carted off to a hospital on a gurney. "That whole night is a blur," he said. "You want to talk about one of my lowest points of depression, that was probably one of them. I was very, very worried for her 'cause I care about her. (VHI.com -- Music News)
GP accused of sex and drug use with patient Dec 3, 2008
The woman, who had used heroin for about seven months in 1997 when suffering severe depression, said Dr Giokas triedto hide his drug use from his wife. He also injected his penis to avoid track marks, she said. (The Age)
COLUMN: Gray, gloomy day at historic site matched mood of one visitor Dec 2, 2008
It was developed because the federal government needed some public works projects during the Great Depression when so many people were out of work. Today, when the nation is facing its biggest economic slowdown since the 1930s, the site that was created in economic hardship is closing because of economic woes. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms Dec 2, 2008
Kathleen Delano had suffered from depression for years ... Eight weeks later, according to a unusual study published this month, her depression had lifted ... "I found myself able to do the things I hadn't been doing. I feel I broke out of the shackles of depression to be in the mood to go out, to reconnect with people.". (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
The taxpayer watchblog Dec 2, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Mark Kukiela is an employee of The Citizen and a Cayuga County resident that would like to see government spending brought in line with what is affordable. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
"Britney Spears: For the Record" unanswered questions Dec 2, 2008
The chaotic celebrity lifestyle she cultivates mixed with the stress of her career combine to make her extremely vulnerable for additional episodes of mania and depression (if she in fact has bipolar disorder) Stress, lack of routine, irregular sleep patterns, changing time zones, drug abuse/risk for using again ---all of these things combine to make her exceptionally vulnerable to another manic or depressive episode ... Honestly it isn't any of our businesses what was wrong with her, I... (Los Angeles Times)
Amid Economic Crisis, Express Scripts Offers Easy and Affordable Way for Lower-Income Consumers to Get Six-Month Supply of Prescription Medicines Dec 2, 2008
Participants can select from more than 150 medications now available in a 180-day supply for $20, including maintenance medications for high blood pressure, depression, cholesterol and diabetes. Unlike many retail pharmacies, Rx Outreach offers this price for all strengths and dosages available in the program. (PR Newswire)
Clinical Trial Results on the Sleep-Promoting Effects of Vanda Pharmaceuticals' Circadian Regulator Tasimelteon (VEC-162) Published in The Lancet Dec 2, 2008
Additional clinical trials will have to be conducted to examine the role of circadian regulators in the treatment of other disorders such as depression, nondipper hypertension(3)(4), and others ... (3) Bunney, Jennifer N.; Potkin, Steven G. "Circadian abnormalities, molecular clock genes and chronobiological treatments in depression." British Medical Bulletin. (PR Newswire)
Elderly depressiontied to heart ills Dec 2, 2008
Depression in elderly tied to heart disease - Mental health- msnbc ... Depression in elderly tied to heart disease ... People with depression were twice as likely as others to gain visceral fat the kind that surrounds internal organs and often shows up as belly fat. (MSNBC -- Health)
Q&A: Diagnosing depression Dec 2, 2008
Q&A: Diagnosing depression - Mental health- msnbc ... Q&A: Diagnosing depression. (MSNBC -- Health)
Scott out of PGA after surfing accident Dec 2, 2008
"He was coming out of the surf on Sunday morning and he's obviously stood in a sand depression,'' said Cohen. "He went for a body surf and was making his way through the shallow water and twisted his knee a little bit. "It's a very minor, little issue with his knee and we fully expect him to be back in action and ready to go for the Aussie Open next week. "He expect to get the scan results later today and we will know more but we're expecting that to be clear. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bernanke says recovery will take time Dec 2, 2008
Seeking to alleviate some fears, Bernanke added that the size of the downturn is not on the scale of what happened during the Great Depression that lasted 12 years and ended only with beginning of World War II. Since then, federal officials have implemented measures and programs to avoid any repetition, he says. There s no comparison, he says. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Lower Rates 'Feasible' Dec 2, 2008
A student of the Great Depression, Bernanke said the current period of economic woe bears "no comparison in terms of severity" to the 1930s. Asked how he would like to be remembered as Fed chairman, Bernanke said: "I hope it would be that we got the financial crisis under control, that we set a groundwork for ... strong growth in our economy and that we began a process of healing.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
French Lick, Ind. Dec 2, 2008
French Lick fell on hard times during the Great Depression, but now it s busier and better than ever. French Lick Resort. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
John Lott: The Money Has to Come From Somewhere Dec 2, 2008
With the media and Democrats to the nation's financial crisis as the "worst financial crisis since the Depression," the economy keeps on showing signs of resilience ... What economists think set off the Great Depression and kept it going were sharp reductions in the money supply -- drops caused by the Federal Reserve reneging on promises to banks and later changes in government regulations of banking reserve requirements. (Fox News)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Dec 2, 2008
F.D.R. did a similar thing and it prolonged the great depression ... She knows more about the great depression than Ben Bernanke, and she'll be head of the Council of Economic Advisors. (Fox News)
Oh Baby: OB GYN offers up weight loss secret Dec 2, 2008
"You don't have the cravings you used to. Before, I could sit down and eat a whole cheesecake. I could eat nachos and chips -- I was just fueling that depression. But once you lose the weight, you want to keep it off. I've had some nacho chips (since the diet) and realized they're too salty. I don't need all those.". Better yet, Wittkop has resolved to exercise and lose even more weight. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Nigeria: Obama Names Clinton As State Secretary Dec 2, 2008
2 million jobs have been lost this year as the US economy struggles under the weight of the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression. Obama says his team hopes to move to action once he is inaugurated on January 20, 2009. (allAfrica.com)
Bernanke: Lower interest rates 'feasible' Dec 2, 2008
A student of the Great Depression, Bernanke said the current period of economic woe bears no comparison in terms of severity to the 1930s. Also in msnbc. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bernanke: 'No comparison' to Great Depression... Dec 2, 2008
Bernanke says crisis 'no comparison' to Great Depression ... Bernanke says crisis 'no comparison' to Great Depression ... Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday the current economic situation bears "no comparison" to the much deeper crisis of the 1930s Great Depression. (The Drudge Report)
Group therapy 'beats depression' Dec 2, 2008
Group therapy 'beats depression ... Group-taught meditation is as effective as staying on drug treatments for stopping people slipping back into depression, say UK scientists ... Recent years have seen much more evidence that so-called "talking therapies" can be as effective as drugs in alleviating mild to moderate depression, and health secretary Alan Johnson recently announced millions in new funding for the treatments. (BBC News -- Health)
10 Tips for Healthy Living Dec 2, 2008
Over time, stress can lead to serious health issues such as obesity, depression and even death. When you start seeing red, instead think blue as in blueberries. (Pekin Times, IL)
Materialism and Mental Health Dec 2, 2008
Worse, the evidence seems to be clear that people driven by possessions and appearances are more likely to suffer from depression. That's the conclusion of Jane Plant and Janet Stephenson in their book Beating Stress, Anxiety and Depression (London: Piatkus Books, 2008) ... Depression, Anxiety and Society. (Suite101.com)
Antipsychotic Drugs & Fibromyalgia Dec 2, 2008
Antipsychotic drugs, also known as neuroleptics, are used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions, sometimes also for bipolar disorder and even for depression and anxiety ... Risperidone is sometimes used in low doses in the treatment of depression and anxiety ... Besides treatment of psychosis, amisulpride and sulpiride are both approved in some European countries for treating dysthymia (mild chronic depression). (Suite101.com)
What is Food Intolerance? Dec 2, 2008
Many General Ailments: including migraines, depression, arthritis, chronic fatigue, inability to concentrate, sleep disorders, urinary problems, weight fluctuation, food cravings and addictive eating. Chronic Skin Irritations: including acne, eczema, dandruff, sores, etc. (Suite101.com)
Denying reality doesn't change reality Dec 2, 2008
Jim Kramer this morning: People should not use the word depression. By Taxpayer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Australia Slashes Rates Dec 2, 2008
The arbiter of U.S. economic cycles confirmed some of those fears overnight, saying the U.S. economy was in the third-longest recession since the Great Depression. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cited the perilous state of the global economy when it cut the benchmark cash rate by a full percentage point to 4. (ABC News -- Wire)
In a host of ailments, seeing a brain out of rhythm Dec 2, 2008
Llins, the chairman of neuroscience and physiology at the NYU School of Medicine, believes that abnormal brain rhythms help account for a variety of serious disorders, including Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, tinnitus and depression. His theory may explain why the technique called deep brain stimulation implanting electrodes into particular regions of the brain often alleviates the symptoms of movement disorders like Parkinson's. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Yoga's stress reduction helps alleviate other problems Dec 2, 2008
She said studies have found that yoga helps people suffering diseases such as hypertension, anxiety, arthritis, chronic back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, stress, depression, diabetes and epilepsy among others ... Here's a sample from the medical literature: Depression: Patients diagnosed with depression showed significant reductions in anger, anxiety and neurotic symptoms after completing yoga classes, according to researchers in California, Russia and Italy. (Montana Standard, MT)
Depression leads to internal fat in 70-somethings Dec 2, 2008
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Lilly withdraws Cymbalta chronic pain application Dec 2, 2008
Cymbalta has been approved to treat depression, diabetic nerve pain and the pain disorder fibromyalgia. Cymbalta is Eli Lilly's second best seller, after the anti-psychotic Zyprexa. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Barack Obama and the FDR Myth Dec 2, 2008
3% in 1936, but thats still deep in depression territory ... The grotesque reality is that it wasnt an American aristocrat who led us out of the Great Depression but a monstrous Austrian corporal ... One reason the New Deal couldnt end the Depression and probably extended it is because it wasnt merely a quick economic boost or the shoring up of vital institutions that, once fallen, might set off a domino effect on other businesses. (Townhall.com)
Lower Childhood IQ Associated With Higher Risk Of Adult Mental Disorders Dec 2, 2008
In a new, long-term study covering more than three decades, researchers at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) found that children with lower IQs showed an increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders as adults, including schizophrenia, depression and generalized anxiety disorder ... "Lower childhood IQ predicted increased risk of schizophrenia, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder. Individuals with lower childhood IQ also had more persistent depression and anxiety and were more... (Science Daily)
Depression Treatment: Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy As Effective As Anti-depressant Medication, Study Suggests Dec 2, 2008
2, 2008) Research shows for the first time that a group-based psychological treatment, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), could be a viable alternative to prescription drugs for people suffering from long-term depression ... The study also showed MBCT to be as cost-effective as prescription drugs in helping people with a history of depression stay well in the longer-term ... The randomised control trial involved 123 people from urban and rural locations who had suffered repeat... (Science Daily)
It Takes Guts To Build Bone, Scientists Discover Dec 2, 2008
(May 30, 2007) Evidence is accumulating that depression is a risk factor for osteoporosis ... 31, 2006) Depression can cause a loss of bone mass, leading to osteoporosis and fractures, say researchers at the Hebrew University of ... 13, 2006) Scientists at the Forsyth Institute have found that fluoxetine, a drug used in the treatment of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders, increases bone mass. (Science Daily)
Diabetes help starts from the inside Dec 2, 2008
Taking it a step further in the psychological direction, numerous studies have indicated a significant link between depression and diabetes ... Depression has also been shown to suppress immune system functioning, which can result in susceptibility to chronic health problems ... Other studies have indicated that depression affects metabolic processes, including glucose metabolization. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Recession fears send global stocks lower Dec 2, 2008
095 percent, "are pricing in a depression scenario.". In Spain, he noted, the government reported Tuesday that the number of jobless rose by more than 170,000 in November, the eighth consecutive monthly increase. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
