MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'feel'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:53:28 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182150&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fy40e0ba2MBU%2F Jeanene Harlick, 37, was at 65% her ideal body weight and needed a feeding tube, but her insurance company wouldn’t cover inpatient care at an eating disorder facility. Harlick lives in California, which has one of the nation’s strongest mental health parity laws—laws that say insurance companies must provide the same coverage for mental illness as they do for physical illness). So she sued—and won, for now; the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco just said that her insurance company, Blue Shield of California, must pay for her residential care. The ruling could make a difference in how insurers in other states cover mental health treatment, too. Forty-nine states and D.C. have mental parity laws, but they vary in degree widely, according to the National Conf... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182150 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:51:32 +0100 5182150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182151&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FJh9iehGlHiA%2F Tennis star Venus Williams withdrew from the U.S. Open yesterday, consuming headlines and stories this morning. But as time—and the U.S. Open—go on, I suspect we’ll all forget about what Sjögren’s syndrome is or why she dropped out in the first place. The media likes to focus on success stories and winners, and for obvious reason. But even if she isn’t winning any more matches this year, and even if she—worst case scenario here—can’t come back to tennis, I think it’s worth taking a minute to appreciate how quitting has actually made her a success story. Williams announced her withdrawal from the U.S. Open this morning, citing a relatively unknown auto-immune disorder for her inability to compete. “I enjoyed playing my first match here, and wish ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182151 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:32:02 +0100 5182151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182152&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FrTAjMCPc-Kg%2F Labor Day signals the unofficial end of summer, which is great news if you’re looking forward to finally opening your door to crisp mornings temps and colorful fall foliage. But along with the change of season brings less time at the pool or the beach which could seriously hamper the amount of sunshine we get. That’s a good thing for our skin, but not always beneficial for our mood. Granted, depression can strike women at virtually any time of year and for many different reasons (sometimes there isn’t even a specific reason that can be pinpointed). Approximately 12 million women develop depression each year–twice as many as men, and one out of every eight of us will battle it during our lifetime. Depressing, huh? If you find yourself feeling down, sad and/or tired w... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182152 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:26:53 +0100 5182152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182153&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FMiUoUb2khv0%2F We frequently hear about celebrities and what they do (or don’t) do in the gym, but what about real women? We’re far more interested in the accomplishments and challenges of real women who’ve made health and fitness a priority. So we’re starting “That Girl,” a column meant to celebrate women of all ages, shapes, sizes and athletic persuasions, from all over the country (and hopefully beyond). This week, we’re kicking it off with Jo Shott, a competitive runner and triathlete: Meet: Joanna (You can call me JO) Shott Jacksonville, FL I’m 32 years young. Fitness/health accomplishment you are most proud of: To this point, I’m most proud of walking onto the UNF cross country team in 2001 (never ran on a team before). I trained with the team for three... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182153 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:47:56 +0100 5182153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182154&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FMlN0iqzLiRA%2F Thanks to scientists with questionable time on their hands, we now have another reason to blame our parents for our not-so-perfect life. Apparently, a new study indicates that the month you were born could affect whether or not you will face an eating disorder later in life. Published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, researchers looked at 1,293 people with anorexia nervosa and compared their birth dates with the general population born between 1950 and 1980. What they found was a higher incidence of people with eating disorders who were born earlier in the year, specifically between the months of March and June. The least number of patients were born between September and October. As ridiculous as this sounds, scientists rationalized it by stating in the research report: As with most ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182154 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:53:39 +0100 5182154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182155&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FcVRTA-mjbcw%2F In his most recent edition of “This Column Will Save Your Life,” Oliver Burkeman expounded on the value of signs: It turns out, there’s an art to giving instructions by public poster, and when they’re done right, they can pretty effective. Burkeman notes that there are a few key components to what researchers call “emotionally intelligent signage” (i.e. signs that work): Staying positive, invoking social norms and being specific, for the most part. Of course, Burkeman also points out that the downside of signs is that they can encourage obsession over the issue at hand—studies have shown that ‘No Smoking’ signs, while obeyed, just encourage smokers to seek out other places to smoke. (But you’re not a smoker, right?) We think if all yo... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182155 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:25:10 +0100 5182155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182156&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F-0K-DlShM4k%2F Even though it may seem like they won’t, things get better. And there are things that you can do—sometimes as simple as taking a walk or spending time with your girlfriends. Take vitamins. Never underestimate how important it is to have sleep and good nutrition. When you have those basic things, your outlook is a whole lot better. —Kelly Preston, as told to Health Related posts: Motivational Mantra: Beyonce On Making Sacrifices For Health Motivational Mantra: Laila Ali on Striving For Perfection Motivational Mantra: Christina Hendricks On Finding Time To Give Back Post from: Blisstree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182156 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:07:10 +0100 5182156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182157&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FU-lD7y9oZ-k%2F In today’s vital-but-gross discussion, we’re going to talk about your bowel movements. Did you know your bathroom “leave-behinds” can say a lot about your health? Specifically, they can let you know if you’re eating and digesting your food properly, which are two important components of optimal health. In order to keep tabs on how your body’s dealing with your diet, you should look at your stools each time you go—come on, you’ve done it before! And when you do take a gander , there are three important things you should pay attention to, according to Dr. Oz: Consistency–For starters, the way your stool is formed is important. If it’s too tight with visible cracks, you could be dehydrated. If it’s too loose and watery, chances are... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182157 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:26:27 +0100 5182157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174802&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F7L-Lw4OI2Gw%2F The truth is, it’s a lot of sacrifice. It’s more about your mental strength than physical strength. You have to push yourself. It doesn’t matter what trainer you have. And it doesn’t matter what program you’re on. You have to be healthy and make the right choices. –Beyonce Knowles, as told to Self Photo: Shutterstock Related posts: Beyonce’s “Let’s Move” Workout Video: Kid-Tested, Michelle Obama-Approved Motivational Mantra: Jillian Michaels On Getting Empowered By Taking Responsibility Motivational Mantra: Queen Latifah Says Feeling Good Isn’t Just For Skinny Girls Post from: Blisstree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174802 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:10:03 +0100 5174802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159546&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F9nF-e1InWAU%2F We hope you’re finding time to squeeze in one last vacation before we’re back to the grind of Fall, but boarding a flight isn’t the only thing you need to have a good time. Check out Well+Good NYC’s tips for leaving stress behind on vacation: Vacations are supposed to be about escape, relaxation, and freedom from stress. Right? But often, as you get ready to leave town (and even once you’ve arrived at your destination), you’re confronted with the same bleeping noise and stress you intended to leave behind. So how can you avoid letting stress ruin your vacation? Especially on Labor Day weekend, when the sheer number of people traveling creates traffic jams, airport delays, and jam-packed beaches. We asked Dandapani, a former Hindu monk, New York City-based medi... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159546 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:00:13 +0100 5159546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159547&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FoGyzqLf5Vxc%2F Despite the number of people who tout the benefits of meditation, for years I’ve been against it. Not against the practice itself, but just me doing it. I have never been able to master sitting still, without thoughts. No matter how hard I tried, the supposed path to enlightenment was sheer torture; I could not get my brain to shut up. Recently, however, I discovered the solution to doing so: Find a purpose. And, for me, that purpose is to set an intention for the day. You see, quite by accident, a couple of weeks ago when I was attempting to meditate (letting my thoughts pass like clouds, as I’m told), one thought did appear that seemed worth holding on to. Slow down, have a cup of tea and be OK with what’s left undone. That message came through loud and clear. Call it a... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159547 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:18:56 +0100 5159547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159548&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Ft5U-FYZIOH8%2F Stay organized, and when you’re dong things you love, you’ll find the time. —Christina Hendricks, as told to Self on how she finds time to work with Make-A-Wish Foundation Related posts: Good at Life: Try Keeping A Time Diary Could ‘Buddha Standard Time’ Help You Stress Less? Motivational Mantra: Jillian Michaels On Getting Empowered By Taking Responsibility Post from: Blisstree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159548 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:26:54 +0100 5159548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159549&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FrTy7CPi2C-U%2F There was a time when we all thought kombucha was the new coconut water—one of those beverages with unclear health benefits that seemed suddenly ubiquitous (at least in the food stores I’d frequent). But after interviewing a bunch of brewers for a piece I wrote last summer, and beginning to drink the stuff fairly often myself, I began to reconsider. Sure, kombucha is having a moment right now—one might even call it trendy, given its association with both coastal hipsters and the celebrity crowd. But this is one drink whose healthiness might actually live up to its hype. Kombucha, for the uninitiated, is a carbonated, fermented tea spawned from a live culture, called a mother or SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). It has a vinegar-y taste that some might describe as ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159549 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:53:06 +0100 5159549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159550&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FIDhru9OeEyQ%2F According to a new study published by the American Psychological Association, women are more likely to suffer from anxiety or depression, while men face more substance abuse or antisocial difficulties. Researchers also found that women with mental disorders are more likely to internalize their emotions and move into a state of withdrawal, loneliness and depression. Interestingly enough, men, on the other hand, are more likely to externalize their emotions, leading to aggressive, impulsive, coercive and noncompliant behavior. So when it comes to mental illness, it appears that women tend to reach for the antidepressants while men tend to reach for a beer. Go figure. Research like this makes me feel that depression can sometimes seem like the latest trend. These days, if you haven’t be... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159550 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:52:04 +0100 5159550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159551&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F7ZpS00I-esc%2F Is happy is as happy does? What if what happy does is follow all the latest and greatest happiness advice? That’s what filmmakers Hillman Curtis and Stefen Sagmeister set out to do in their feature-length documentary, The Happy Film. ‘Is it possible to train our mind in the same way that we train our bodies?’ and ‘Can we change our behavior to make us happier?’ are the main themes,” Curtis told The Atlantic. It’s not so much about ‘finding happiness’ as trying to ‘become more of the person you want to become.’ [Actually, right now it’s not so much about anything—as the Atlantic article notes, the film is stalled at the moment due to lack of funding.] So Curtis and Sagmeister try out different personal happiness advice given by ‘serious psycho... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159551 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:45:17 +0100 5159551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159552&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FmADpWDgNpC8%2F One of my greatest lessons was learning you need to clear the path you walk on for yourself because no one else is really interested in clearing it for you. —Danica Patrick, American auto racing driver and model Related posts: Motivational Mantra: Laila Ali on Striving For Perfection Motivational Mantra: The Self-Improvement Principle That Got Madonna To 53 Motivational Mantra: Martha Graham on Practicing For Perfection Post from: Blisstree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159552 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:28:56 +0100 5159552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159553&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FaiMUWkBACcE%2F Think you’re the shit? If you spend a lot of time on Facebook, you are likely to be someone who thinks the world of yourself and spends a great deal of time admiring all of your, well, admirable qualities, according to a new study. But, not so fast, underneath that self-absorption, you may also lack the very self-confidence you pretend to exude. The research done at York University in Canada looked at 100 college-aged students and examined their personal Facebook page while rating their narcissistic tendencies. The researchers found that individuals who are more self-centered and who have lower self-esteem were proven to check their Facebook page more often. They also tended to stay on their page longer and promote themselves more via status updates, photos, and links to other person... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159553 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:07:17 +0100 5159553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140109&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F5Hpp2h0kPiA%2F I’ve been seeing an increasing number of stories and studies lately on ‘soft bipolar disorder,’ or bipolar II, which is—in the crudest terms—basically a less serious version of classic bipolar disorder, or bipolar I. According to a University of Texas survey, approximately nine million Americans, or 4% of the population, have this disease. My curiosity piqued, I checked a book out of the library recently called Less Than Crazy: Living Fully With Bipolar II by Karla Dougherty. The writing is … not stellar (it’s like a publishing rule, I think, that self-help books must use cheesy metaphors at least three times per chapter). But overall, the book provides a good base for understanding bipolar II, how it differs from regular bipolar disorder, and why it (alle... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140109 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:15:07 +0100 5140109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140110&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FVxLAG4V4Gqk%2F Ever called someone—or been called—a narcissist? Chances are, it wasn’t a compliment. In popular culture (as opposed to psychoanalytic theory), ‘narcissist’ is generally used to describe someone vain, conceited, egotistical, selfish or deluded about their self-worth. But a new study suggests that a little bit of narcissism, at least in the young, is actually a good thing. Where narcissism goes bad is (alas! like so many things) with age. “Most people think of narcissism as a trait that doesn’t change much across the lifespan,” said University of Illinois researcher Patrick Hill, who conducted the study with psychology professor Brent Roberts. “But a lot of recent studies have shown that the developmental trajectory of narcissism goes upward in adolescence ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140110 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:33:12 +0100 5140110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130959&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F-XRPfFwtasI%2F In the latest ‘damned-if-do, damned-if-you-don’t’ health news: New research says that depression increases a woman’s stroke risk—but taking antidepressants makes the risk even higher. And this is no half-hearted, small-scale study we’re talking about, either; Harvard University researchers looked at the health histories and practices of 80,000 women, beginning in 1976. Between 2000 and 2006, women aged 54 to 79 with no previous stroke history were specifically monitored. Ultimately, depressed women had a 29% greater risk of having a stroke, and depressed women who were taking anti-depressants had a 39% greater stroke risk. So what are the serotonin-challenged among us to do? I suppose, firstly, add stroke risk to the many potential side effects of medicatio... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130959 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:40:45 +0100 5130959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130960&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fdv2jzt1EcLk%2F In case you haven’t heard, wine is slowing replacing our husbands–and our kids. In a new study, 61% of adults said alcohol was their number one way to unwind after a hard day–a number largely outweighing the 26% who preferred to de-stress with their spouse and 28% who opted for quality time with the kids. On top of that, more women than men (73% versus 26%) hit the bottle at the end of the day and nearly three-quarters of us say wine is our drug of choice. As if we don’t already have plenty of things to feel guilty about (like not putting a home-cooked green veggie-stocked meal on the table every night or thinking that watching an episode of Design Star with our partner counts as a date), now we are supposed to feel bad about choosing a glass of wine over our loved ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130960 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:27:11 +0100 5130960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125895&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FbXURP2IW6EM%2F That chip on your shoulder could lead to a lot worse, according to research from Concordia University psychology professor Carsten Wrosch. Wrosch, who has been investigating how negative emotions affect people’s physical health for 15 years, says ‘persistent bitterness’ can affect everything from metabolism to immune response and organ function. In a chapter of the new textbook ‘Embitterment,’ Wrosch is careful to differentiate between regret, which is about self-blame, and bitterness, which is about assigning the blame elsewhere, on others or ‘external forces.’ Both, however, can lead to ‘biological dysregulation,’ an increase in the levels of the stress hormone coritsol that can lead to physical illness. That’s a lot of fancy lingo, but as far ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125895 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:12:50 +0100 5125895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125896&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F6LuBfLqR9WU%2F Many of us have known women (and men) who seem addicted to tanning—no matter how glaring the health risks, you’ll still find them hitting the tanning beds. Is it just a desire for that bronze (or orange) glow that gets ‘em? Or is there something about the process of tanning itself that keeps folks coming back? New research leans toward the latter, showing that tanning bed users exhibit brain changes during a tanning session that mirror those seen in drug addicts. “Using tanning beds has rewarding effects in the brain so people may feel compelled to persist … even though it’s bad for them,” said Dr. Bryon Adinoff, a psychiatry professor and author of the tanning study, published in the journal Addiction Biology. Tanning bed usage has continued to grow in recent years, desp... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125896 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:01:29 +0100 5125896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118883&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FWNnKq_hC46M%2F I believe that we learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same. In each, it is the performance of a dedicated precise set of acts, physical or intellectual, from which comes shape of achievement, a sense of one’s being, a satisfaction of spirit. One becomes, in some area, an athlete of God. Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired. —Martha Graham Related posts: Motivational Mantra: Jillian Michaels On Getting Empowered By Taking Responsibility Motivational Mantra: Celebrity Trainer David Kirsch Says Stop Counting Calories Motivational Mantra: Oprah Win... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118883 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:30:05 +0100 5118883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118884&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fvq_YGtfzLuo%2F I’ve been re-reading my favorite how-to-be-good-at-life book, Laura Vanderkam‘s 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, and it’s no less inspiring the second time around. The book’s basic thrust is that the whole ‘not enough time in the day’ gripe, and the idea that we’re all over-worked and under-leisured, is a myth (time use studies have even shown that we tend to over-estimate time spent working and underestimate time spent on other things, like surfing the internet or watching TV). We all have 168 hours in a week—if you subtract 40 hours of work a week, eight hours of sleep per night and one hour per work day commuting, that still leaves 67 hours per week for other things (and that’s provided you’re working a full 40-hours e... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118884 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:12:41 +0100 5118884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107793&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FPLETOsS6CDA%2F You hear a lot in this day and age about how we’ve devolved into a culture of ‘over-sharers.’ It’s no longer just the usual suspects, like reality TV stars and sex columnists—between blogging and twitpic-ing and facebook status updates delivered to our 473 nearest and dearest, a whole lot of us are putting way more out there than we, or anyone, used to. But why? Okay, that may sound like a stupid question. The most obvious answer is ‘Because we can,’ or perhaps, ‘Because we can, and it’s expected that we do.’ Technology gives us the tools to share things way more easily than folks ever could before, and no one wants to be left behind in the digital dust, so to speak. But technology alone doesn’t compel behavior—there has to be... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107793 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:14:43 +0100 5107793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107794&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F6pmycmcma9U%2F Almost 80% of antidepressants are prescribed by non-psychiatrists—and almost three-quarters of these prescriptions aren’t accompanied by a formal psychiatric diagnosis, Psych Central reports. Perhaps that sounds like cause for major alarm, but let’s remember that a) primary care doctors may not be psychiatric specialists, but they’re not clueless either, and b) many people don’t have access to, or can’t afford, specialized psychiatric care. For the uninsured, being able to get anti-depressants during a physician visit could be a godsend; even those with insurance may find the added expense of psychiatric care too much (especially if they’re under a plan without good mental health coverage). And what if you just plumb can’t get to a psychiatrist at a given time, but have a p... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107794 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:07:43 +0100 5107794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107795&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F4yVzP4tkVKE%2F We all want to be that woman–you know, the one who never lets a day pass without posting about her five zillion accomplishments on Facebook. The woman who got up at 5am, did a two-hour workout, dressed in her perfectly-pressed suit, worked all day (in heels, no less), stopped at the bank, the grocery store and Target on her way home, did a quickie change of clothes, met friends out for dinner and made it home just in time to pay some bills, do the laundry and read three more chapters of her favorite book before getting up the next day to do it all over again. If this doesn’t sound like your day—or your energy level, you’re not alone. According to Health magazine, women are exhausted. In fact, we are four times more tired than men. And it has nothing to do with our incre... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107795 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:12:56 +0100 5107795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103465&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FUbM1bw625nU%2F Healthy eating isn’t a numbers game. Ingredients trump calories, in my book. Choose natural nourishment over diet snacks. —David Kirsch, as tweeted earlier today Related posts: Star Power: Can These Top Celebrity Trainers Get You Into Shape? Motivational Mantra: Oprah Winfrey Says Finishing Marathons Is Better Than Winning Emmys Motivational Mantra: Trudie Styler Says You’ve Got One Body, So Give It Some Yoga Post from: Blisstree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103465 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:49:06 +0100 5103465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103466&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FSU4US2eCe8w%2F A lesbian affair can be forgiven, as long as your boyfriend is an undergrad imagining it in great detail Ladies: a word to the wise, if I may. If you’re going to cheat on your man, do it with a woman. A new study by a psychologist at the University of Texas has found that men are more than twice as likely (50% compared to 22%) to forgive an affair if it takes place with a fellow member of the fairer sex. Women, on the other hand, apparently consider straying straight the lesser of two evils (though they aren’t super thrilled either way—28% likely to continue dating a boyfriend who has had a heterosexual affair versus 21% if her man goes gay). In defense of, well, science, this study doesn’t seem like a paragon of empirical rigor. The researchers simply asked 700 college students �... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103466 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:51:17 +0100 5103466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096825&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FmKQN3HWkuXc%2F I think smartphones are making people dumb. Now before you go off on a rant about how you can’t live without your iPhone, or the fact that you have your “life” stored on it in the form of 300 contacts, 400 songs and 500 photos, not to mention apps that allow you to calculate your heart rate while simultaneously purchasing a skinny latte, hear me out: Smartphones have turned into an obsession. How do I know? I have conducted my own very scientific research which consisted of sitting in a restaurant one day and simply watching people. From the couple sitting next to me to the teens at the table across the room to the guy across from me (my husband, no less), everyone was more focused on their smartphone than anything–or anyone–else. Why do they think they are so... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096825 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:46:50 +0100 5096825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096826&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FXwI3P47H6YU%2F I have experienced depression, Many people have. Mine was caused by a few things. I felt a lot of stress from all these different areas […] I’m much happier, more sure, more definite. Who you are at 25 and who you are at 29 is a very different thing. For me it feels like a 20-year age gap. You live, you learn and you come through the drama to a more easy, relaxed perspective. —Kirsten Dunst, as told to British Elle Related posts: 6 Celebrities Who Are Honest About Their Depression to Help Others NFL Star Brandon Marshall Raising Awareness For Borderline Personality Disorder Motivational Mantra: Martha Stewart Says Energy And Action Matter More Than Age Post from: Blisstree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096826 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:56:24 +0100 5096826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096827&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FwOQXx0BJIGk%2F I was flipping through the latest issue of Yoga Journal last night, and I came across an article about how to “uncover your personal blueprint for happiness.” Excited to see what they had to say, I dove in: Happiness. We all seek it. There is no more basic or universal drive than the desire to be happy. Agreed. So far so good… Everything that human beings have accomplished or aspired to, our every endeavor, has been and always will be rooted to the impulse to satisfy our longing for happiness. Got it. Then, it goes on to describe how yoga provides one of the most effective systems for achieving happiness, followed by the statement: There may be no more important step to achieving ultimate fulfillment than accepting what the Vedas teach us about desires—that some desires... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096827 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:50:07 +0100 5096827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096828&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FJbayyv1SxFA%2F Colon cleansing for health: Is it all just marketing-driven rubbish? While it seems that every wellness spa, holistic health practitioner and detox diet guru is touting the benefits of flushing out your colon now and then, a recent review of 20 studies on the procedure says it’s not only unlikely to promote health or weight loss, it’s often responsible for nasty complications and side effects. What exactly is ‘colon cleansing?’ It can be done with supplements or herbal remedies, but most often it means a ‘colon hygienist’ inserting a tube into your behind and flushing the colon with water. The process, known as colon hydrotherapy, is supposed to detoxify you, ridding your body of accumulated chemicals and pollutants. Just yesterday, I picked up a flier f... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096828 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:50:11 +0100 5096828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096829&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FXaL4L-6si7E%2F NFL star Brandon Marshall has been making headlines this week after announcing that he has borderline personality disorder. The 27-year-old wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, who received his diagnosis this past spring, told a press conference Sunday that he wants to be the ‘face’ of BPD. It’s about time somebody is. While depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder are well on their way to being better understood and even semi-accepted by the general public, BPD remains little-known and even less understood. For a long time, psychiatrists were even reluctant to take on BPD patients, and more reluctant to hand out the diagnosis (or at least uninformed enough about the disease not to recognize it). So…just what is BPD? It’s estimated that 2% of American adults ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096829 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:00:44 +0100 5096829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086436&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FzACsjImojZ8%2F You’ve probably seen those bumper stickers that say ‘Jesus is My Co-Pilot;’ how about ‘Buddha Is My Time-Management Consultant?’ A new book by Lama Surya Das, Buddha Standard Time: Awakening to the Infinite Possibilities of Now, claims it can help you slow down the hectic pace of modern life and enter “the realm of timelessness where every choice, every action, and every breath can be one of renewal and infinite possibilities’ using teachings from Tibetan Buddhism “that anyone can apply.’ I have to admit, I’m intrigued—I’m pretty much perpetually, mildly overwhelmed by All The Things There Are To Do, which leads to a sometimes embarrassing willingness on my part to believe in self-help books of this sort (I would never in ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086436 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:03:12 +0100 5086436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086437&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F65ski7SaM3U%2F It’s a scary thing going into the workforce with a $50,000 debt and you’ve been trained as a classical theatre actor. There’s always a depression in the theatre. There’s only two givens with choosing acting as a profession: one is you will always be unemployed, always, and it doesn’t matter how much money you make, you’re still always going to be unemployed; and that you have no power. The only power you have is the word no. —Frances McDormand, as told to The Guardian Related posts: Motivational Mantra: Martha Stewart Says Energy And Action Matter More Than Age Motivational Mantra: Emily Deschanel On Working Out For Health, Not Just Looks Motivational Mantra: Thandie Newton On Embracing Her Sense Of Self Motivational Mantra: Trudie Styler Says You&#82... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086437 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:02:03 +0100 5086437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077933&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F-8WJ--lhs9Q%2F This study sheds light on important ‘SNPs’ or genetic variations within an individual’s DNA, associated with long-term, chronic eating disorders. These variations suggest genetic predictors for patients who may be particularly susceptible to eating disorders and whose illnesses are most difficult to treat effectively. The study’s lead researcher, Cinnamon Bloss, Ph.D., explains that ultimately, the study could help treatment of patients with long-term illness stemming from some of these genetic factors: Anorexia and bulimia likely stem from many different causes, such as culture, family, life changes and personality traits But we know biology and genetics are highly relevant in terms of cause and can also play a role in how people respond to treatment. Understanding the genetic... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077933 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:53:47 +0100 5077933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5078078&cid=t_105891_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FdgC389KX3tw%2F Have you even wondered why you just simply can’t lose weight no matter how hard you try? Or, maybe, why you feel so cranky and unproductive throughout the day? These could all be symptoms of a lack of sleep. We sleep for a reason, not because we can but because we must. Our bodies were designed to work hard all day and then recoup and recharge overnight while we sleep. In this new age, everybody is always on the go, trying to catch up with a fast-paced society that is solely interested in profit-making. All of us want to have major success and to be at the top of our game but, I’m sure, not at the cost of our health. The Benefits of Sleep: Doctors all over, including those at Harvard and NYU’s School of Medicine, have found that sleep is good for many reasons, including: ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5078078 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:06:56 +0100 5078078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069709&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FkOzcxJyGWCw%2F Fretting over unemployment, mounting bills, troublesome family members or a jerk of a boss can no doubt cut into our lives. When the clock says 3:23am and all you can do is stew over your problems, they can seemingly grow bigger by the sleepless second. But fear not: A new study says they have just the solution. Instead of spreading out your worries throughout the day–or night–pencil in 30 minutes to wallow in them. According to research published in the July issue of the Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, when people with adjustment disorders, burnout or severe work problems confined their anxieties to a single, scheduled 30-minute period each day, they were better able to cope with their problems. Researchers call it “compartmentalizing”–time that ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069709 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:38:29 +0100 5069709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069710&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F_gD-fO-T6HA%2F Farmer's Market: McKarren Park or Main Street Lafayette? At about age seven, my favorite movie was Baby Boom, featuring Diane Keaton as a fancy New York City businesswoman who inherited a distant relative’s daughter, moved to the ‘country’ (well, Connecticut) and learned to can applesauce. I’ve never quite approached fancy businesswoman status, and I’ve yet to can anything, but last week I moved to Lafayette, Indiana, after years of living and working on the east coast, and I can’t help thinking that seven-year-old-me would approve. The so-called good life is bound to be easier here, with no dirty subways, crowded commutes, tiny railroad apartments or exorbitant rents, right? Or will I perish for lack of constant movement, new faces and ample vegetarian restaurants? I supp... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069710 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:49:18 +0100 5069710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069711&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FxeLWpEakoRU%2F I have a treadmill, and I work out with my trainer, Julie Diamond, as often as possible. She’s so positive. She’s never like, “Move your fat butt!” It’s more like, “Think of how you’ll feel when you’re in great shape.” And she’s right. There are weeks when I don’t exercise at all, and I don’t feel good…For me, it always has to be about health. That’s why I’m a vegan. Well, I don’t even do that for my health entirely, I do it for animals. The point is, there always has to be a better reason than looking good, or I won’t stick with it.   –Emily Deschanel, as told to Women’s Health Related posts: Motivational Mantra: Thandie Newton On Embracing Her Sense Of Self Motivational Man... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069711 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:00:23 +0100 5069711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062421&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FIPustJogcOA%2F Can heels cause headaches? Last week, presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann was roundly laughed at for claiming high heels triggered her migraines, but I’m not sure why everyone think it’s so ridiculous. Wearing heels can be bad for us in a number of ways. There are the obvious ones: Blisters, sore feet, ankle pain. But studies have also found women who frequently wore high heels had shorter calf muscles and stiffer, thicker Achilles tendons that women who didn’t (setting them up for serious pain), and that wearing heels can contribute to knee arthritis and nerve damage. It can also drive your spine out of alignment and put muscular tension on your back—both of which can contribute to tension and perhaps other kinds of headaches. Time quoted the executive chairman of the National ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062421 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:40:18 +0100 5062421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062422&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FREDMdqdqAGM%2F In just two days, much has been written about Amy Winehouse and her sudden death. The 27-year-old British singer-songwriter made no secret of her battle with drugs, alcohol and depression over the course of her short career. But amidst the speculation of how exactly she died—although many would say an overdose seems like the obvious culprit—some are now asking a bigger question: Who’s to blame? The five-time Grammy winner may be remembered best for her hit song “Rehab” where she sang: They tried to make me go to rehab, I said, ‘No, no, no.’ In a previous interview on the British TV show, The Album Chart Show, Winehouse admitted she had a problem and that song represented a plea from family and friends to seek help: I do drink a lot. I think it’s symp... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062422 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:55:46 +0100 5062422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062423&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FhKfRmoxxiKI%2F The key to my success as an actor is the very lack of self that used to make me feel so anxious and insecure. –Thandie Newton, during her TED Talk “Embracing Otherness, Embracing Myself” Related posts: My Refrigerator, My Self: Mark Menjivar’s Portraits Of A Fridge Motivational Mantra: Julianne Moore On Comedy And Aging Post from: BlissTree Motivational Mantra: Thandie Newton On Embracing Her Sense Of Self (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062423 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:00:18 +0100 5062423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051013&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FMNSoUxiGIB4%2F They may call it ‘retail therapy,’ but shopping while in a bad mood is more likely to do you harm than good—and research confirms it: A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research suggests shoppers don’t make the most “efficient assessments” when feeling blue. Instead, we tend only to consider the positive sides of something we want. Makes sense: Part of the reason so many people like to shop when they’re down is that buying something you want triggers a momentary rush of pleasure. It’s easy to see how you might over-exaggerate the benefits you’ll derive from buying that dress or juicer or pint of ice cream when feeling otherwise unhappy—and downplay any nagging thoughts about what it will do to your bank account or girlish figure (or your manly physique; I should add... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051013 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:56:13 +0100 5051013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051014&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FvCWivTBeroA%2F Whether video games can really be healthy still seems up for debate, but they’re certainly not going away anytime soon (especially if the recent study showing some women prefer gaming to sex is any indication). Which is probably why Deepak Chopra decided to hop on the Wii bandwagon and create Leela, an interactive meditation game for Xbox Kinect and Wii. Chopra told the Associated Press he hopes his game will provide an alternative to the less-beneficial games on the market: I personally believe that you can accelerate neural development and biological evolution through video games. Unfortunately, that’s not what we’re doing right now. What we’re doing is creating addictions to violence, adrenaline and mindlessness, rather than mindfulness. That was my personal moti... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051014 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:01:53 +0100 5051014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051015&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fw1HmzYbzIBY%2F A group of doctors are saying that depression can lead to better mental health. So does that mean those of us who are suffering from depression should just resolve to feeling blue? According to a recent article published in Prevention, maybe. The theory is that pain and sadness during depression has a purpose in our lives and can be a clarifying, healing force. Depression can also be a natural way of getting you to solve important issues in your life, according to Paul Andrews, PhD, an evolutionary biologist at Virginia Commonwealth University: Depression may be nature’s way of telling you to stop and focus on what’s troubling you, so you can move past it and get on with your life. Andrews and his colleague J. Anderson Thomson, MD, a staff psychiatrist at the Student Health Se... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051015 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:01:34 +0100 5051015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051016&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FvS8-FS__jm0%2F Even though a recent study discovered that employees who telecommute to work are more productive, happier and less stressed than their cubicle-bound coworkers, only 2% of the American workforce partakes in this. It was previously thought that interpersonal connections with fellow employees gave people job satisfaction and a sense of connection. But as important as good relationships are at work, they can also be distracting. Telecommuters had fewer interruptions from coworkers, didn’t have to worry about office politics as much and weren’t forced to sit through long, boring meetings, thereby allowing them to focus more on their work. Wondering what working from home would be like? Here are the top eight signs you may be ready to telecommute: 1. You love your boss — from afar. May... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051016 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:12:09 +0100 5051016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036479&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fx5qpITdE8iI%2F So it’s Friday afternoon, and you’ve got that one thing left to work on before you can Officially Start the Weekend. And you’re going to get to it, you swear, just as soon as you check your email, and respond to that Facebook post, and grab a coffee, and … Before you know it, you’re scrambling to get it done by the end of the day, your inner monologue scolding because you always. do. this. Procrastination! We’ve all succumbed (some more times than others). Is it a sign of laziness, or lack of discipline, that makes us put off difficult or unpleasant tasks as long as we reasonably can? Could learning to manage time better, learning to focus, help us be more productive, less-stressed workers? Nice try. David McRaney at Alternet explains that you don’t procrastinate because you�... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036479 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:45:44 +0100 5036479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028849&cid=t_105891_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FJaj2jx6EZQQ%2F It’s one thing to suspect the psychiatric and pharmaceutical industries of shady ties, and a more frustrating thing entirely to see a University of Pennsylvania professor of psychiatry say colleagues let GlaxoSmithKline add their names to a report they had nothing to do with which “unduly promotes” one of it’s own antidepressant drugs, Paxil. The professor, Jay Amsterdam, claims his co-workers and department chair, essentially, sold their academic credentials to the highest bidder. A letter from his lawyer said “most if not all” of the study’s academic authors never reviewed nor even saw the report before it went to press, and were handpicked by GSK to lend credibility to the over-hyped results of its Paxil study. [Call in Julia Roberts and Denzel—this is the stuff good con... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028849 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:41:27 +0100 5028849