Stress Triggers ICDs After 9 11 Attack
A study of 200 New York patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators shows the devices fired twice as often in the month after the September 11 attack as in the month before. Dr. Jonathan Steinberg of Columbia University notes the event likely affected vulnerable hearts nationwide.
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New York
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Columbia University
Chicago Tribune
Brain regions linked to anger outbursts in intermittent explosive disorder
Scientists studied 46 subjects and found 24 with intermittent explosive disorder more prone to poor gambling decisions misreading facial emotions and odor identification problems than those without anger issues. Research teams from Philadelphia and Chicago compare this to injuries in prefrontal cortex areas affecting emotion assessment and behavior guidance.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Dallas Morning News
Tanita Introduces UV-Smart and Healthy Jump Monitors
Tanita releases UV-Smart a handheld oval device priced at 49.99 to gauge UVA and UVB exposure with one or two presses. Healthy Jump priced at 19.99 features a blue jump rope with a handle counter to track rope rotations and calories burned. Available at tanita.com and via retailer line 1-48009 TANITA.
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Tanita
Tanita.com
Seattle Times
Optimism and resilience amid national anxiety
Psychologists say optimism boosts immune function and stress resilience even in tough times. Experts like Andrea Camp and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi note optimism helps focus on values, improve mood, and endure ongoing threats with a more rewarding life perspective.
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Susan Ferraro
New York Daily News
York
Thomas Jefferson
FBI
New York
Secret to happiness through goals and gratitude
Researchers emphasize clear goals and deep values to increase happiness. Do not compare yourself to others and plan five to twenty year outcomes. Be kind, adapt to decisions, schedule appreciation, and replace negative thoughts with positive ones. Stop obsessive self-criticism and monitor moments to stay energized.
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Kennan Sheldon
University of Missouri-Columbia
Sonja Lyubomitsky
University of California At Riverside
Lyubomitsky
Mihaly Csikszentmihaly
Botox aims to curb migraines in Cedar Rapids woman
Susan Hendryx, 45, endured crippling migraines for years until a Botox off label treatment brought relief. She found a Cedar Rapids doctor, received nine injections, and reports no migraines since. Experts note mixed insurance coverage and ongoing FDA study as doctors cite preliminary positive results.
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Sue Davis Smith
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Susan Hendryx
Hendryx
FDA
Warner
Womer
Cathy Krueger
Menu Yoga Four Tips for Eating Out Without Overdoing
Four practical ideas to dine healthily at restaurants. Skip fried foods and opt for smaller portions, consider sharing meals or taking leftovers, focus on appetizers and salads, and request dressings on the side to control calories. Also notes that stroller use may discourage activity in children and emphasizes moderation and mindful choices.
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