Why Is My Husband Depressed and How Do I Help Him? By blog What we call depression has likely been around since before recorded history and has been recognized for thousands of years. Aretaeus of Cappadocia (circa 81-138 AD) is credited with the first clinical description of depression. Hippocrates, the Greek physician of antiquity, was well aware of the disease of depression and called it melancholia. Whatever we call it, depression is becoming an increasingly significant problem for men and the women who love them. Women can be frustrated and wonder why is my husband depressed?
Back Pain A SurgeonΓÇÖs Tips for Back Pain Treatment By Jane Farrell article By Judy Kirkwood Debilitating back pain is the second most common reason Americans visit the doctor. But who should you see when you have back pain and what do you ask? Having treated thousands of patients, Dr. Burak Ozgur, a combined ortho-neuro spine fellowship-trained double board certified neurosurgeon based in Newport Beach, California, shares his thoughts.
Addiction & Substance Overuse Drug Abuse Among Seniors By Jane Farrell article By Judy Kirkwood The problem of older adults abusing prescription and illicit drugs hasn’t gotten enough attention says Dr. Gaya Dowling, acting chief of science policy branch at NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse). “When we think of drug abuse, we think of young people,” says Dowling. But there has been an undeniable rise in the number of patients over 50 who require intervention and treatment. Many more remain in the shadows, undiagnosed.
Music and Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article By Judy Kirkwood If you've ever felt , or witnessed, the unimaginable despair and sadness that accompanies seeing a loved one with Alzheimer's, there could be good news for you. A new feature documentary, “Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory,” demonstrates the power of music to awaken and revive those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia--and to bring them closer to being themselves once more..
Mental & Emotional Health A Lesson from Mary Kennedy's Death By Jane Farrell article By Judy Kirkwood Mary Richardson Kennedy’s death could not have been unanticipated. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 90 percent of people who die from suicide have the risk factors of depression and other mental disorders, including substance abuse disorders. Any knowledgeable health provider versed in dual diagnosis could have told the Kennedy and Richardson families that it was not a good idea for Mary to be living alone and to have total responsibility for her finances and health.
_ Mental & Emotional Health When You Love An Addict By Jane Farrell article How many times have I heard variations of this in the last two weeks? “I can’t understand why Whitney Houston would overdose/abuse drugs/get so drunk, when she had been through treatment and achieved sobriety, a child who needed her, a great career, people who loved her, and such a strong faith.” In fact, I was sitting next to a Miami news anchor at dinner the other night who said the same thing.
_ Dr. Marie's Hospital Guide By Jane Farrell article No one is in a better position than a nurse to give you insider information about your hospital stay – unless she's a nurse who went on to become a doctor. Marie Savard, M.D., medical contributor to Good Morning America and the author of Ask Dr. Marie and How to Save Your Own Life, offers these tips for taking charge of your healthcare when you're going to the hospital:
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Who stalled casino-fame Chikoti entry into BJP? By Nuthan Kumar article The infamous casino organizer, Chikoti Praveen, is feeling anxious and angry with the Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party leadership for reneging … Read More→
_ Hobbies Enlist NatureΓÇÖs Help for Managing Garden Pests By Jane Farrell article Put away the harsh chemicals and work in concert with nature to manage pests in the garden. Create an inviting … Read More→
Sad News By Jane Farrell blog A couple of weeks ago my heart broke in two.? Cooper, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, passed away suddenly on […]
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_ The Coronavirus: My Personal Survival Guide, Susan Honey Good By Jane Farrell blog My Ultimate Concierge, America, and I flew back to California from my beautiful Chicago last Sunday. That evening we had […]
_ Hobbies Navigating Garden Catalogs to Plan for the Season Ahead By Sondra Forsyth article As garden catalogs are piling up and online versions fill your inbox, your thoughts may turn to the growing season … Read More→
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