New research looks at suicide rates in counties across the United States and found striking differences
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/americans-living-in-rural-areas-more-likely-to-commit-suicide/
Thursday, October 5, 2017
11 Possible Heart Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
WebMD article on 11 possible symptoms of heart problems that you may not be aware of, such as dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.
From: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/features/never-ignore-symptoms?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Does High Price Tag Cause A Drug's Side Effects?
Treatment-related worries might make you feel sick
From: http://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20171005/does-high-price-tag-cause-a-drugs-side-effects?src=RSS_PUBLIC
The opioid epidemic in 6 charts
An expert breaks down the trends behind the deadly surge in abuse of opioid painkillers, heroin and fentanyl
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-epidemic-in-6-charts/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-epidemic-in-6-charts/
FEVAR / BEVAR Tips and Tricks: From Sizing to Implantation and Evaluation
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CokJFzqKMPE
Foster mom adopts 2 babies born addicted to heroin
"I can't wait to watch them grow up and be normal children, and to see what their future brings for them..."
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/foster-mom-adopts-two-babies-who-were-born-addicted-to-heroin/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/foster-mom-adopts-two-babies-who-were-born-addicted-to-heroin/
West Virginia University dental school and Center for Research and Education in Technology celebrate opening of clinic
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry and the Center for Research and Education in Technology celebrated the opening of the CRET Innovation Center Sept. 21 in Morgantown, West Virginia, a state-of-the-art dental clinic which will provide fourth-year students an educational experience to learn the latest in dental digital technologies while providing oral health care to people living in West Virginia.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/west-virginia-university-dental-school-and-center-for-research-and-education-in-technology-celebrat
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/west-virginia-university-dental-school-and-center-for-research-and-education-in-technology-celebrat
How hospitals respond to mass shooting events
To save as many lives as possible following an event like the Las Vegas shooting, first responders and ER doctors must act quickly and make difficult decisions
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/las-vegas-shooting-how-hospitals-respond-mass-casualty-events/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/las-vegas-shooting-how-hospitals-respond-mass-casualty-events/
Can Uber help reduce drunk-driving crashes?
The impact of ride sharing on alcohol-related car wrecks varied city to city, new research found
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/uber-can-help-cut-drunk-driving-crashes-but-not-everywhere-study-says/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/uber-can-help-cut-drunk-driving-crashes-but-not-everywhere-study-says/
Breakthrough Possible for 'Lorenzo's Oil' Disease
In study, treatment put brakes on the deadly neurological illness in most patients for 2 years
From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20171005/breakthrough-possible-for-lorenzos-oil-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mother Sent To Jail for Refusing to Vaccinate Son
Woman gets 7 days in local jail after judge rejects her "choice" argument.
From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20171005/mother-sent-to-jail-for-refusing-to-vaccinate-son?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Prenatal Multivitamins Linked to Lower Autism Risk
But researchers can't prove a cause-and-effect connection
From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20171005/prenatal-multivitamins-linked-to-lower-autism-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Gene therapy helps boys with "Lorenzo's Oil" disease
An experimental treatment seemed to help boys with the inherited nerve disease featured in the movie "Lorenzo's Oil"
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gene-therapy-helps-boys-with-rare-nerve-disease-lorenzos-oil/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gene-therapy-helps-boys-with-rare-nerve-disease-lorenzos-oil/
Two suicides counted in Puerto Rico hurricane toll
Mental health concerns abound as Puerto Rico continues to struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/two-suicides-puerto-rico-hurricane-maria-death-toll/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/two-suicides-puerto-rico-hurricane-maria-death-toll/
More illnesses traced to outbreak spread by puppies
The CDC reports 55 people in 12 states have been sickened by an outbreak linked to puppies, including some from Petland pet stores. Nikki Battiste reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/more-illnesses-traced-to-outbreak-spread-by-puppies/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/more-illnesses-traced-to-outbreak-spread-by-puppies/
More illnesses linked to pet store puppies
The growing outbreak has now sickened 55 people in 12 states, according to the CDC
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-illnesses-linked-to-pet-store-puppies/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-illnesses-linked-to-pet-store-puppies/
Individualized Obesity Treatment: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq8iuj_zUfQ
Lifestyle and Dementia Risk: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quypesmqB3w
New Guidelines for Blood Donors: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYUKAF7XRF0
Measles Virus to Treat Cancer: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q80V_SmwgBU
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP2pr2LTYmA
Financial Toxicity of Cancer Care: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VRspjy6C88
Detroit-area mom jailed for refusing to vaccinate her son
Suburban Detroit woman sent to a jail for seven days for failing to follow an agreement to have her 9-year-old son vaccinated
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rebecca-bredow-detroit-area-mom-jailed-for-ignoring-deal-to-vaccinate-son/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rebecca-bredow-detroit-area-mom-jailed-for-ignoring-deal-to-vaccinate-son/
The secret to happiness? Here’s some advice from the longest-running study on happiness
I have always considered myself a happy person, even though I may not always look it thanks to inheriting my father’s furrowed brow. Are there times when I’m not happy? Of course. Do I wish I could be happier more often? Who wouldn’t? While it seems everyone is looking for the answer to the age-old question, “What’s the secret to happiness?” the better question may be, “Is it even possible to be happier?”
About half of our level of happiness is based on genes. Some people are just predisposed to be happier and more upbeat than others. But that does not mean you cannot increase your level of happiness if it does not come naturally. In fact, research has suggested that 40% of people’s happiness comes from the choices they make.
Come on, get happy
So what are the right choices for happiness? You may find inspiration from the participants in the Harvard Study of Adult Development — one of the longest-running studies on happiness.
The project has followed 724 men since they were teenagers in 1938. (Approximately 60 men, now in their 90s, are still left.) The group consisted of men from various economic and social backgrounds, from Boston’s poorest neighborhoods to Harvard undergrads. (President John F. Kennedy was even part of the original group.) Over the years, the researchers have collected all kinds of health information, and every two years they ask members questions about their lives and their mental and emotional wellness. They even interview family members.
They found that specific traits and behaviors were linked with increased levels of happiness across the entire group.
Know when to let go
As the people got older, they tended to focus more on what’s important to them, and didn’t sweat the small stuff to the degree they did when they were younger, according to the project’s director, Dr. Robert Waldinger. Other research supports this mindset, and has found that older adults are better about letting go of past failures. “They tend to realize how life is short and they are more likely to pay more attention on what makes them happy now,” says Dr. Waldinger.
You could do the same. What activities make you happy and what’s stopping you from doing them? Think back to your childhood. What did you enjoy when you were younger? Singing? Playing games? Doing certain hobbies? “When you are older you have more opportunity to return to the activities you associate with happiness,” says Dr. Waldinger. So begin that coin collection, join a choir, or play poker or bridge.
Stay connected
The Harvard Study has found a strong association between happiness and close relationships like spouses, family, friends, and social circles. “Personal connection creates mental and emotional stimulation, which are automatic mood boosters, while isolation is a mood buster,” says Dr. Waldinger. This is also an opportunity to focus on positive relationships and let go of negative people in your life, or at least minimize your interactions with them.
If you need to broaden your social life, try volunteering for a favorite cause. Odds are you will meet more like-minded people. Volunteering also is another way to boost happiness by providing a sense of purpose. In fact, a study published online May19, 2016, by BMJ Open found that this benefit was strongest among people age 45 to 80 and older. Look for volunteering opportunities in your area that match your interests.
The post The secret to happiness? Here’s some advice from the longest-running study on happiness appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Matthew Solan https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-secret-to-happiness-heres-some-advice-from-the-longest-running-study-on-happiness-2017100512543
Ovarian Cancer Awareness: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWJH_WjYk80
Products that remove plaque, halt bad breath earn ADA Seal
Several oral health care products, including battery-operated water flossers and an alcohol-free rinse, have earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance this year.
From:
From:
By Michelle Manchir
http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/products-that-remove-plaque-halt-bad-breath-earn-ada-sealPuppies linked to outbreak of bacterial illness
The CDC has traced 55 of cases of illness to a Campylobacter infection spread by puppies, including some from Petland pet stores. David Highfield of CBS Pittsburgh station KDKA reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/puppies-linked-to-outbreak-of-bacterial-illness/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/puppies-linked-to-outbreak-of-bacterial-illness/
Melatonin Sales Skyrocket, But Is Sleep Aid Safe?
As sales of 'natural' sleep aid melatonin skyrocket, experts question whether it's safe and how much it can help people with sleep problems.
From: https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20171004/is-natural-sleep-aid-melatonin-safe?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Rare Tumor May Point the Way to Diabetes Treatment
Insulinomas provide genetic maps for making insulin, researchers say
From: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20171005/rare-tumor-may-point-the-way-to-diabetes-treatment?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Scientists Learn How Flu Virus Changes So Quickly
Interrupting that process could lead to better ways to treat or prevent flu
From: https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20171004/scientists-learn-how-flu-virus-changes-so-quickly?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Teens Who Avoid Veggies Could Face Heart Issues
Leafy green veggies are a good source of the vital nutrient
From: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20171004/teens-who-avoid-veggies-could-face-heart-issues?src=RSS_PUBLIC
High Blood Pressure Tied To Women's Dementia Risk
Study didn't find same link in men
From: https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20171004/high-blood-pressure-tied-to-womens-dementia-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Working Night Shifts May Widen Your Waistline
Disturbing normal sleep patterns is the main culprit, nutritionists say
From: https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20171004/working-night-shifts-may-widen-your-waistline?src=RSS_PUBLIC
A Faster Test Coming for Antibiotics Against UTIs?
In the future, identifying which drug works best might take minutes rather than days, research suggests
From: https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20171004/a-faster-test-coming-for-antibiotics-against-utis?src=RSS_PUBLIC
How Breast Cancer Gene Mutations Up Tumor Risk
New insight into BRCA1 could help assess women's chances for the disease, researchers say
From: https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20171004/how-breast-cancer-gene-mutations-up-tumor-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
'Sleep Positioners' a Danger to Baby: FDA
Infants should always be put to sleep on their back on a firm, bare surface
From: https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20171004/sleep-positioners-a-danger-to-baby-fda?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Heart Attack Survivors Often Leave Job Behind
Danish research suggests more support needed for workers
From: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20171004/heart-attack-survivors-often-leave-job-behind?src=RSS_PUBLIC
The secret to happiness? Here’s some advice from the longest-running study on happiness
I have always considered myself a happy person, even though I may not always look it thanks to inheriting my father’s furrowed brow. Are there times when I’m not happy? Of course. Do I wish I could be happier more often? Who wouldn’t? While it seems everyone is looking for the answer to the age-old question, “What’s the secret to happiness?” the better question may be, “Is it even possible to be happier?”
About half of our level of happiness is based on genes. Some people are just predisposed to be happier and more upbeat than others. But that does not mean you cannot increase your level of happiness if it does not come naturally. In fact, research has suggested that 40% of people’s happiness comes from the choices they make.
Come on, get happy
So what are the right choices for happiness? You may find inspiration from the participants in the Harvard Study of Adult Development — one of the longest-running studies on happiness.
The project has followed 724 men since they were teenagers in 1938. (Approximately 60 men, now in their 90s, are still left.) The group consisted of men from various economic and social backgrounds, from Boston’s poorest neighborhoods to Harvard undergrads. (President John F. Kennedy was even part of the original group.) Over the years, the researchers have collected all kinds of health information, and every two years they ask members questions about their lives and their mental and emotional wellness. They even interview family members.
They found that specific traits and behaviors were linked with increased levels of happiness across the entire group.
Know when to let go
As the people got older, they tended to focus more on what’s important to them, and didn’t sweat the small stuff to the degree they did when they were younger, according to the project’s director, Dr. Robert Waldinger. Other research supports this mindset, and has found that older adults are better about letting go of past failures. “They tend to realize how life is short and they are more likely to pay more attention on what makes them happy now,” says Dr. Waldinger.
You could do the same. What activities make you happy and what’s stopping you from doing them? Think back to your childhood. What did you enjoy when you were younger? Singing? Playing games? Doing certain hobbies? “When you are older you have more opportunity to return to the activities you associate with happiness,” says Dr. Waldinger. So begin that coin collection, join a choir, or play poker or bridge.
Stay connected
The Harvard Study has found a strong association between happiness and close relationships like spouses, family, friends, and social circles. “Personal connection creates mental and emotional stimulation, which are automatic mood boosters, while isolation is a mood buster,” says Dr. Waldinger. This is also an opportunity to focus on positive relationships and let go of negative people in your life, or at least minimize your interactions with them.
If you need to broaden your social life, try volunteering for a favorite cause. Odds are you will meet more like-minded people. Volunteering also is another way to boost happiness by providing a sense of purpose. In fact, a study published online May19, 2016, by BMJ Open found that this benefit was strongest among people age 45 to 80 and older. Look for volunteering opportunities in your area that match your interests.
The post The secret to happiness? Here’s some advice from the longest-running study on happiness appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Matthew Solan https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-secret-to-happiness-heres-some-advice-from-the-longest-running-study-on-happiness-2017100512543
Ovarian Cancer Awareness: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWJH_WjYk80
Rare Tumor May Point the Way to Diabetes Treatment
Insulinomas provide genetic maps for making insulin, researchers say
From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20171005/rare-tumor-may-point-the-way-to-diabetes-treatment?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Scientists Learn How Flu Virus Changes So Quickly
Interrupting that process could lead to better ways to treat or prevent flu
From: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20171004/scientists-learn-how-flu-virus-changes-so-quickly?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Teens Who Avoid Veggies Could Face Heart Issues
Leafy green veggies are a good source of the vital nutrient
From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20171004/teens-who-avoid-veggies-could-face-heart-issues?src=RSS_PUBLIC
High Blood Pressure Tied To Women's Dementia Risk
Study didn't find same link in men
From: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20171004/high-blood-pressure-tied-to-womens-dementia-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Working Night Shifts May Widen Your Waistline
Disturbing normal sleep patterns is the main culprit, nutritionists say
From: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20171004/working-night-shifts-may-widen-your-waistline?src=RSS_PUBLIC
How Breast Cancer Gene Mutations Up Tumor Risk
New insight into BRCA1 could help assess women's chances for the disease, researchers say
From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20171004/how-breast-cancer-gene-mutations-up-tumor-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Detroit-area mom jailed for refusing to vaccinate her son
Suburban Detroit woman sent to a jail for seven days for failing to follow an agreement to have her 9-year-old son vaccinated
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rebecca-bredow-detroit-area-mom-jailed-for-ignoring-deal-to-vaccinate-son/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rebecca-bredow-detroit-area-mom-jailed-for-ignoring-deal-to-vaccinate-son/
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