Goldberg: Glenn Beck's Ecumenical Moment Sep 3, 2010
" Ted Wrote: 13 hours ago (2:51 PM) I can accept your point of view if you recognize the same prejudiced thinking is propagated by the TH writers and their audience with regard to Muslims.The primary difference is the doublespeak that pervades TH. Glenn Beck has come close to perfecting this form of doublespeak, although he hurt his own cause by his nearly incoherent blabber on 8/28. As for wealth redistribution -- that's truly amusing. Every government policy is a form of coerced wealth... (Townhall.com)
Tuck returns to training Sep 2, 2010
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has promised the club will do all it can to help Tuck, whose drug use and clinical depression were exposed publicly when he was found unconscious in a car late last week ... "I didn't know anything about his depression ... you think back through the year and the cut-throat nature of AFL footy and the manner you've spoken to him, the way you've handled him. "If you'd known about his mental illness and illicit drug taking, you may have been more tolerant or treated... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Parents Try To Prevent Teen Suicide Sep 2, 2010
One student at Bakersfield High School said she had thought about suicide once because she was suffering from depression ... Because of these startling statistics, the Network for Children has named September as suicide and depression prevention month. (KERO 23, CA)
Revaccination Could Benefit HIV-Infected Children, Review Suggests Sep 2, 2010
7, 2007) It is known that HIV-infected children who do not receive appropriate antiretroviral drugs experience immune depression, and may become susceptible to infectious diseases that would otherwise be. (July 18, 2007) HIV-infected children may require repeat measles vaccination for protection. (Science Daily)
Nip, Tuck, Not: Plastic Surgery Remorse Sep 2, 2010
Though she went through a period of depression and felt suicidal after hearing that from a doctor, she finally realized he was right, and she embarked on a crusade to learn how to feel better about herself. Because she said some of the previous surgeries were botched, she underwent a deep facelift to repair the damage. (ABC News)
New study singles out factors linked to cognitive deficits in type 2 diabetes Sep 2, 2010
Negativity about one's health could reflect related factors such as stress or depression, which did not, in this study, directly mediate between diabetes and cognition. Self-reported health is "an important indicator of ways in which a cluster of health-related beliefs and behaviors can modulate the effect of this disease on cognitive adaptation," Dixon said. (EurekAlert!)
Strategists vs. experts — Obama loses Sep 2, 2010
Aggressive monetary and fiscal expansion had been the standard response to economic setbacks from the Great Depression onward ... According to an account last fall in the New Yorker, Romer, an expert on the Great Depression, modeled the effects of stimulus packages of $600 billion, $800 billion, and $1. (Boston Globe)
ER visits for concussions soar among kid athletes Sep 2, 2010
" he said. Sports-related concussions have made recent headlines because of research about brain damage, depression and memory problems including Alzheimer's disease in retired NFL players who had repeat concussions. Researchers believe young athletes may be more vulnerable than adults to lasting damage from these head injuries because their brains are still developing. Several states have adopted or are considering tougher limits on when athletes can resume play after a concussion, as have some... (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Martin Harris: Radical conservatives misrepresent Obamas economic policy Sep 2, 2010
FDR did spend government funds to attempt to reduce unemployment, b 00004000 ut FDR believed in balanced budgets (imagine that), and economists like Fed Chairmen Bernanke who have studied the Great Depression conclude that if FDRs government had spent more, more jobs would have been created and the depression would have been less severe. The non partisan Government Accountability Office has determined that hundreds of thousands of jobs, mostly public service jobs, were saved by the stimulus... (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Chile Miners to Play Key Role in Own Rescue Sep 2, 2010
Early on, Chile's Health Minister Jaime Manalich said at least five of the men showed signs of depression. But spirits have improved with a supply of water, food, special clothes to keep them dry in damp conditions and the first verbal communication with loved ones this week. (CBS News -- World)
- China still using mental hospitals to silence dissidents, researchers claim Sep 2, 2010
Many victims suffer long-term depression and struggle after their release, he said. Munro fears that pressure to curb other forms of arbitrary detention has led some officials to turn to psychiatric institutions, where they face few awkward questions. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
How Malthus drove the Discovery Channel gunman crazy Sep 2, 2010
The Great Depression underscored the downsides of laissez-faire economics, the Great Recession highlighted the same danger -- and yet the new financial "reform" bill leaves that laissez-faire attitude largely intact. Ronald Reagan proved the failure of trickle-down tax cuts to spread prosperity before George W. Bush proved the same thing -- and yet now, in a recession, Congress is considering more tax cuts all over again. (Salon)
Reheating the Job Market After a Chilly 'Recovery Summer' Sep 2, 2010
Faced with two wars, the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression, and record budget deficits, the tasks for the new President would be far more difficult than dispatching John McCain had been. Although the economy was spiraling downward, a heavy legislative agenda was laid out on issues ranging from health care to financial reform, to the environment. (BusinessWeek)
Single Mother Gains Footing With Local Loan Program Sep 2, 2010
The loss of her child to meningitis, subsequent depression and the theft of her old Buick left her stranded. Her credit was in shambles. (7 KETV Omaha)
Obama Was Too Cautious In Fearful Times Sep 2, 2010
From Our Partner: (Financial Times) Suppose that the US presidential election of 1932 had, in fact, taken place in 1930, at an early stage in the Great Depression. Suppose, too, that Franklin Delano Roosevelt had won then, though not by the landslide of 1932. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Stigma of depression diagnosis hard to overcome for Andrews Sep 2, 2010
"I didn't know what depression was," he says ... " Even as he starred at the University of Arkansas, prompting Philadelphia to take him in the first round of the 2004 draft (16th overall), Andrews could sense that all was not right with his world. "I could see some signs even before I went pro," he says. "I didn't know what depression was. (USA Today -- Sports)
New guidelines to ease sleepless nights Sep 2, 2010
Anxiety about sleep, maladaptive sleep habits and the possibility of an underlying vulnerability in sleep regulating mechanisms are all likely causes, as are other co-morbid disorders such as anxiety and depression, and diseases including cancer or arthritis ... Insomnia and other sleep disorders can decrease patients' quality of life, impair functioning, and increase the chances of depression, anxiety, and possibly cardiovascular disorders ... The Association started publishing consensus... (EurekAlert!)
Uplifting story? Here's one about depression Sep 2, 2010
NFL.com news: Derailed by injuries, depression, Andrews on road to recovery ... Derailed by injuries, depression, Andrews on road to recovery ... Shawn Andrews was a Pro Bowl offensive tackle before a back injury and depression derailed his career. (NFL.com)
Born in the USA: Editorial Sep 2, 2010
Illegal immigration should be stopped for several reasons: the pressure on public services, the vulnerability of illegal residents to abuse, the depression of wages, the mockery of the law. But we could expend our time and energy much more constructively on real immigration reform: strengthening border and visa controls, enforcing the laws against hiring illegal immigrants, liberalizing legal immigration so as to meet our real need for foreign labor and skills, and creating a pathway to legal... (The News-Press -- Opinion)
New impetus for palliative care Sep 1, 2010
Patients getting palliative care also reported less depression, pain, nausea, and worry, and greater mobility. Plus, they lived on average almost three months longer than patients getting only conventional treatment. (Boston Globe)
Stocks Set To Continue Slide On Economic Worries Sep 1, 2010
On the 80th anniversary of "Black Tuesday," take a look at how today's economic environment compares to the Great Depression in numbers and in images ... Millions of people deal with depression each year. (Click2Houston, TX)
A doorway to a painful past for the mentally ill Sep 1, 2010
The owners of the suitcases had diagnoses such as schizophrenia, epilepsy and depression, yet records show that their care was more custodial than treatment-oriented. As Willard's population grew to an all-time high in 1950, the institution relied heavily on the labor of its patients to maintain its farm, buildings and grounds. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Palo Alto may try to kill high-speed-rail plan Sep 1, 2010
As to the cost - we built highway 1, nearly all the dams in the area, and all the major bridges in the state during the great depression, when the government was even more bankrupt than it is today - point is, long term economic benefits greatly out-number the costs. Posted by Wayne Martin, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood, 14 hours ago. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
New Moms Get Enough Sleep, Just Not Good Sleep Sep 1, 2010
One is that, in some women, sleep problems and exhaustion may contribute to postpartum depression. Beyond that, Montgomery-Downs said, fatigue can also hinder people's ability to drive safely or hurt their performance at work. (MEDLINEplus)
Study finds an increased risk of death in men with insomnia and a short sleep duration Sep 1, 2010
Results were adjusted for potential confounders such as body mass index, smoking status, alcohol use, depression and obstructive sleep apnea. Further adjustments for hypertension and diabetes had little effect on the elevated mortality risk (OR = 4. (EurekAlert!)
The Old and the Beautiful Sep 1, 2010
The tome doesn't put much stock in the fact that, according to some doctors, such a regimen may make your hair fall out, require an organ to be removed (admit it: that gallbladder was just taking up space), or leave you susceptible to depression and even cancer. But why should it. (BusinessWeek)
'Bloodgate' doctor cleared to work in medicine again Sep 1, 2010
The initial European Rugby disciplinary hearing last July cleared Chapman - who has since been treated for severe depression and undergone a mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer - of conspiring to get Evans back on the pitch ... Dr Alderman said it was clear that Chapman's mental health was "much better now" following treatment and that she was not currently suffering from depression ... However, the circumstances of this case are wholly exceptional in that the expert medical... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Can LESS Sleep Cure Depression? Sep 1, 2010
Scientists Probe Sleep Deprivation, Depression Links. REM Sleep Studies, Brain Imaging Yield Clues to Curing Depression and Mood Disorders ... When numerous studies began to suggest that those suffering from the debilitating affects of postpartum depression were helped by sleep deprivation, many women were skeptical. (ABC News)
More lenders at risk; others see profit growing Sep 1, 2010
As the largest banks show improvement in earnings and credit quality, the FDIC's "problem" bank list reached its highest level since 1992 amid slowing recovery from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, the agency said. The confidential list had 829 banks with $403 billion in assets at the end of the second quarter, a 7 percent increase from the 775 included in the first quarter, the FDIC said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Expres... Sep 1, 2010
Image: Josephine King, Suicide Ultimately, 2007 - Courtesy of the artist and Riflemaker Show featuring art by Josephine King, life-long sufferer of bipolar pisorder, looks at the relationship between creativity, depression and mental illness ... King's subject matter is drawn from her personal life and experiences of manic-depressive illness, including drug abuse, depression and unstable relationships ... For example, (2007), tells the viewer that Manic depression paralyses my mind. (Suite101.com)
NASA sends experts to help trapped Chilean miners cope with ordeal Sep 1, 2010
Depression and anger will strike, he predicted, and the rescuers will be the focus of much of it. "The majority of these workers at one point or another over the next four months will experience varying degrees of sadness and depression, anger and inability to sleep," Palinkas said ... "The more subgroups and cliques develop, the more anxiety and depression you see.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Are mood swings a sign of depression? Sep 1, 2010
Are mood swings a sign of depression ... Are mood swings a sign of depression ... Is this a sign of depression. (CNN -- Health)
Heavy Drinkers Outlive Non-Drinkers, Study Finds Sep 1, 2010
This, consequently, makes them less likely to die than non-drinkers, who are more likely to suffer depression. The findings are published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. (Fox News)
Thomas: Obama's Cronkite Moment? Sep 1, 2010
Townhall - Obama's Cronkite Moment. Obama's Cronkite Moment. (Townhall.com)
Homeless, depressed, and done in by bureaucracy Aug 31, 2010
The reader had been discharged from a psychiatric hospital with diagnoses of mild dementia and severe depression. He had been living in the shelter for months, and was using it, as people do, for a home address and all his correspondence. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Social Isolation Worsens Cardiac Arrest Effects on Heart Regulation Aug 31, 2010
"We believe this inflammation may be related to many of the problems that victims have after a heart attack, including psychological consequences, such as depression.". In addition, within three days after the heart attack, socially isolated mice had significantly higher levels of corticosterone, a stress hormone found in mice. (Science Daily)
First Genetic Link to Common Migraine Exposed Aug 31, 2010
18, 2010) New research shows that migraine and depression may share a strong genetic component. The study involved 2,652 people who took part in the larger Erasmus Rucphen Family study. (Science Daily)
Ruger's P345R .45 For Concealed Carry Aug 31, 2010
The 8-round capacity, single stack stainless steel magazines dropped freely upon depression of the magazine catch, which did not require a major readjustment of grip to operate. This made performing "emergency", "speed". (Human Events Online)
Rail CEO: Peninsula design not 'predetermined' Aug 31, 2010
The Palo Alto Post Office (Hamilton), the Embarcadero/Alma/train underpass, and the Palo Alto Train Station were built during the Great Depression. Do you think we would be better off today if they had not been. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Why Nondrinkers May Be More Depressed Aug 31, 2010
Study: Alcohol Abstainers at Higher Risk of Depression - TIME. More Depressed" /> SEARCH TIME.COM Full Archive Covers Videos ADD TIME NEWS Health & Science Why Nondrinkers May Be More Depressed By Tuesday, Oct. 06, 2009 Ruediger Knobloch / A.B. / Corbis MORE Add to my: Blog this on: Alcohol has a peculiar relationship to happiness. We drink to celebrate, but because alcohol works as a depressant, it ends up deadening feelings. Not surprisingly, there's an observable correlation between... (Time.com)
The Trotsky of Australian showbiz Aug 31, 2010
6:11PM Tuesday Aug 31, 2010. August 31, 2010 - 12:20PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Pro & Con: Will health overhaul provide better care for U.S. workers? Aug 31, 2010
As we continue to slowly climb out of the worst economic recession since the Great Depression, I am constantly taking stock of what Congress must do to bring us back to prosperity. In 2008, we were losing more than 750,000 jobs a month, borrowing hundreds of billions for two wars, and borrowing even more to make up for the Bush tax cuts for the rich. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
U.S. birth rate falls for 2nd year Aug 31, 2010
During the Great Depression in the 1930s, roughly 20 percent of women never had children -- a percentage that Cherlin predicts the United States will hit again. The number of actual babies born in the United States dropped to 4,136,000 in 2009, from 4,247,000 in 2008, the statistics center said. (CNN)
It's time for California to strengthen oil spill response Aug 31, 2010
Denial, anger, depression, acceptance they were all evident as engineers, government officials and academics raced to cap the spill and fix the damage man has brought to the Gulf of Mexico. The reactions are more muted for the dozens no, hundreds of much smaller spills that sully so much of the nation s waterways every year. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
The neural basis of the depressive self Aug 31, 2010
Depression is actually defined by specific clinical symptoms such as sadness, difficulty to experience pleasure, sleep problems etc ... At least 40% of depressed patients actually benefit from antidepressant treatment, whereas 20-30% of patients may suffer from chronic depression that negatively impacts their quality of life ... In order to improve the efficiency of treatment and reduce the burden of depressive disorders, depression clearly needs to be defined at the neurobiological level. (EurekAlert!)
Devastating psychological effects of BP Gulf disaster are explored in Ecopsychology journal Aug 31, 2010
New Rochelle, NY, August 30, 2010Anger, depression, and helplessness are the main psychological responses being seen in response to the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and they are likely to have long-lasting effects, according to an interview in Ecopsychology, a peer-reviewed, online journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. () ... In an interview published in Ecopsychology and conducted by Editorial Board member Susan Koger, PhD, Professor of Psychology at... (EurekAlert!)
Jonathan Franzen's 'Freedom' rings true Aug 31, 2010
Patty's other problem, besides her troubled relationship with her own parents and chronic depression, is her obsession with her teenage son Joey, which drives him right into the arms of the older girl next door. (Freedom has plenty of sex, too. (USA Today -- Life)
Lengthy Chile mine rescue operation underway Aug 31, 2010
After 25 days languishing in hot, dank conditions in the San Jose gold and copper mine, some of the miners have developed fungal infections and body sores and others are exhibiting signs of depression. During the lengthy shaft drilling, the men will have to work in shifts around the clock to clear rocks and debris falling from above, all the time hoping the precarious operation does not cause another collapse. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Hip-Hop Artist SKG Releases Book 'The Diary of Helecia Choyce' From Choyce Entertainment Aug 31, 2010
The book chronicles her journey of growing up in the mean streets of Los Angeles, California dealing with Gangs (crips and bloods), Abuse, Celebrities, Drugs, Alcohol, Mental Illness (Bipolar Depression), Life, Death, Self Pity, Serenity, Love, Self respect and Forgiveness. (Photo: ). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How To Keep Your Spirits Up When You're Trapped in a Mine Aug 31, 2010
Deep DepressionHow do you stay upbeat when you're trapped underground ... If signs of depression or anxiety develop, ground control intensifies counseling and other interactions with earthlings. (Slate)
Psychiatric drugs fuel flood of diagnoses Aug 31, 2010
In the past, it was called manic-depression ... Since most bipolar is associated with periods of depression, treating these patients for their depression with antidepressants is known to worsen the illness. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
A crisis of spiraling tuition Aug 31, 2010
Even in the worst economic times since the Great Depression, universities behave with no conscience. Since the 2007-08 school year, according to the Department of Education, private not-for-profit colleges have raised tuition and fees 6. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Beetle Bailey Nears Retirement Age But Stays Put Aug 31, 2010
earned $1 for his first cartoon at age 11 during the Depression. It was a big raise from the 10 cents an hour he was paid delivering to a local drug store, leading him to see cartooning as "where the real money is.". (KSBW 8, CA)
Why a civil society extends unemployment benefits Aug 31, 2010
But that s hardly a reason to jettison unemployment benefits or turn our backs on millions of Americans who through no fault of their own remain jobless in the worst economy since the Great Depression ... We are not out of the Great Recession, and as more economists warn of a double dip, the current economic crisis could ultimately be as cataclysmic as the Great Depression ... And the problem with Obama's milquetoast approach to the economy isn't just political: If Republicans get to reverse or... (Salon)
Can't control weight gain? Aug 31, 2010
Medication Some drugs meant to deal with depression, migraines and blood pressure and even those taken during hormone replacement therapy may lead to weight gain. These drugs have various effects on the body, from an increase in appetite to rise in the body's insulin levels. (India Times, India)
Virginity, lost it yet? Aug 31, 2010
Effects on children Seema says, "In the last five years I have seen the number rise rapidly. Around 50-75 per cent young girls and guys lose their virginity much before they are anywhere near adulthood. And this affects them mentally. When kids are in Std 5, they have crushes and before they are in college most lose their virginity. When such a relationship does not work out depression hits them. There are anxiety disorders, eating disorders and feelings of guilt that may ruin their childhood.".... (India Times, India)
Magnetic Brain Stimulation Gaining Favor as Treatment for Depression Aug 31, 2010
Eight psychiatrists contacted for this article, all of whom use rTMS to treat depression, say it is the most significant development in the field since the advent of antidepressant medications. The prevailing theory is that people with depression do not produce enough of certain neurotransmitters, which include serotonin and dopamine ... The treatment joins talk, pharmaceutical and electroconvulsive therapies (the latter of which rTMS is an offshoot) as the only known methods of alleviating the... (Scientific American)
• Senior news: is it Alzheimer's? Aug 30, 2010
The most common "treatable" things which cause memory loss include medications, depression, sleep deprivation, fatigue or stress. These days, many people use more than one medication and they can interact with each other, creating unpleasant side effects. (Juneau Empire)
Circadian rhythms: Their role and dysfunction in affective disorder Aug 30, 2010
This dysentrainment comes with enhanced risk of errors and accidents, loss of productivity, and health risks such as increased propensity for cancer, depression, sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal, metabolic and cardiovascular disorders, decreased immune responses and even life span ... For instance, women with depression have a greater degree of variability in the timing of physiological and endocrine rhythms ... Sleep disruption is a major symptom in depression, with over 90% of patients... (EurekAlert!)
Dr. Florence T. Bourgeois discusses possible flaws in the drug approval process Aug 30, 2010
Q. Your research covered five types of medications that treat depression, heartburn, high blood pressure, psychosis, and high cholesterol. Why did you choose those five and what did you find. (Boston Globe)
Economists agree: Stimulus created nearly 3 million jobs Aug 30, 2010
"This is a depression, and not just some garden-variety recession," he wrote clients. The administration has proposed some modest additional spending measures, such as a plan to aid small business that is stalled in Congress. (USA Today -- Money)
Villagers return to destruction, disease Aug 30, 2010
They suffer from skin diseases, dysentery, respiratory and ear infections, anaemia, fever, malaria and depression. "Every patient is depressed," says a young army doctor as she dispenses medicine and advice to a crush of women and girls. (AlertNet)
Smoked cannabis reduces chronic pain Aug 30, 2010
Anxiety and depression also decreased in the 9. 4% THC group compared with the placebo group. (EurekAlert!)
JeffPearlmanPearls Of Wisdom The players -- and their bodies -- can't handle an 18-game slate. Aug 30, 2010
Ted Johnson, the standout Patriots linebacker from 1995-2004, suffers from amphetamine addiction, depression and headaches related to post-concussion syndrome and Second Impact Syndrome. Only 38, he already shows signs of early Alzheimer's disease. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Why Do Heavy Drinkers Outlive Nondrinkers? Aug 30, 2010
As I pointed out , nondrinkers show greater signs of depression than those who allow themselves to join the party. The authors of the new paper are careful to note that even if drinking is associated with longer life, it can be dangerous: it can impair your memory severely and it can lead to nonlethal falls and other mishaps (like, say, cheating on your spouse in a drunken haze) that can screw up your life. (Time.com)
