Here are this long weekend's reading diversions for your enlightenment. Have a safe and relaxing weekend!
Lloyd I. Sederer, MD: Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder: In the Office and on 'The Street'
Rapid cycling bipolar disorder is perilously vulnerable to outside influences, notably both those that are troubling and deleterious or, alternatively, uplifting and beneficial. Stressful events are famous for precipitating shifts into low or high states of mind. The condition begs for a stable environment and a predictable and reliable future.
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Study: Laughter And Chocolate Can Boost Heart Health
"The magnitude of change we saw in the endothelium after laughing was consistent and similar to the benefit we might see with aerobic exercise or statin use," Dr. Miller said in the release, explaining that a hardy laugh could be part of an overall healthy lifestyle. "In other words, eat your veggies, exercise and get a good belly laugh every day."
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5 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
You've probably already heard of chocolate improving the mood, but there are more health benefits to chocolate that you may be unaware of. Before you go raiding the candy jar, keep in mind that these health benefits pertain to DARK CHOCOLATE only. That is anything with a cocoa content over 65%. Milk chocolate is probably what you are used to, but if you are interested in eating healthy it might be a good idea to give dark chocolate a try.
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No matter what type of cheese you eat (cheese in a can and cheese whiz don't count) you are doing your body good. Cheese doesn't get enough credit for it's health benefits which include things like cancer prevention, bone strengthening, and cavity fighting – but the best part is that is also tastes great!
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12 Things Happy People Do Differently
Studies conducted by positivity psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky point to 12 things happy people do differently to increase their levels of happiness. These are things that we can start doing today to feel the effects of more happiness in our lives.
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9 Timeless Nutrition Tips for Any Age
There are a zillion nutrition tips floating around out there. Here are a few simple ones that have worked well for me over the years.
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Taking SSRI Anti-Depressants After 65 Could Kill You
One type of this common pill is much more dangerous than all the rest! If you take it, you run a much greater risk of falling or suffering a fractured bone. You also run a greater risk of having a stroke or epileptic seizure.
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Hearing loss may be a warning of a very serious health problem
Results showed a clear link between hearing loss and dementia risk, including Alzheimer's disease. And the results were linear, so the more severe the hearing loss, the greater the risk of developing dementia.
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The most basic of yoga asanas, the forward bend or Uttanasana involves bending over and attempting to have your knees touch your forehead. It can be good for releasing tension in the legs, back and shoulders.
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Painkillers, Antibiotics, Growth Hormones Among The 20 Chemicals Found In Typical Glass Of Milk
A study from the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reveals that a single glass of milk can contain traces of 20 painkillers, antibiotics and growth hormones. Although the doses of the drugs were too small to have any affects on milk drinkers, the mere existence of so many different types offers a window into milk production across the food chain. The researchers analyzed 20 types of cow's, goat's and sheep's milk purchased in Spain and Morocco; the highest quantity of medicine was found in cow's milk.
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Crohn's Disease Diet and Nutrition
Crohn's Disease Diet and Proteins. Proteins are very important for growth in children and for repair of cells. Diarrhea can cause protein deficiency and so IBD patients may need more protein than the general population. Patients might consider choosing fish and soy as primaryprotein sources. One study reported that a soy protein diet was particularly useful for patients who were intolerant to milk products. Oily fish, such as salmon and tuna, may be particularly beneficial in Crohns disease. Other options are poultry and lean meats. Dried beans and legumesalso provide protein.
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Discovery Health "Are left-handers quicker thinkers than righties?"
All those parents in the '70s and '80s who made their left-handed children struggle to use their right hands may be kicking themselves right about now. As it turns out, left-handers might have the advantage in certain areas like, say, piloting a jet fighter or talking and driving at the same time. A study published in the journal Neuropsychology in late 2006 suggests that left-handed people are faster at processing multiple stimuli than righties.
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Cedar-Grilled Flat Iron Steaks
A sweet, spicy coffee rub makes a delicious complement to steaks.
