Parrot given Prozac after owner dies

Polly needs a therapist or, barring that, a good extended health plan."Fred, an African Grey parrot, was owned by George Dance, who had rasied him from a chick.After he died nine months ago, Fred became depressed...

Classical Music Reduces Pregnancy Stress

Kaohsiung Medical University researchers in Taiwan have determined that pregnant women who listen to classical (or otherwise soothing) music are less likely to endure stress or experience depression throughout...

Genetic Traits Link to Bipolar Disorder

" Two genes in the brain that control the activity of the nerve cells may play a big role in a person's risk for developing bipolar disorder, which is marked by dramatic swings from being depressed to manic...

In the Rush to Drill, Colorado shortchanged by BLM Auction

"GOP, Dems agree state loses out, disagree on why By Burt Hubbard, Thursday, August 14, 2008 Democrats and Republicans alike agreed Thursday the state was shortchanged hundreds of millions of dollars on the Roan Plateau energy lease auction. But both sides point the finger...

Farmers 'poorer and more depressed'

MORE than one in five Australian farmers in drought-affected areas have had to pawn or sell something because of lack of money, a study reveals. And more than one-third say farm production is at its lowest level...

Gold heading quickly back above $1,000 and silver $22 « Peter J. Cooper’s ...

" Depressed gold and silver junior exploration stocks are the best buy but anything linked to precious metals will gain in price as the metals rise in value. Gold is a safe haven for investors and a hedge against inflation but silver generally has the better performance in a...

Report Warns on Serious Mental Problems in Teens Using Pot

Marijuana is one of the world’smost commonly used illegal drugs. There are approximately 300 millionusers worldwide and 28 million users in the United States alone."Now, according to a new White House Office of...

Night club drug could ease depression

Special K has been shown to clinically reduce dread."Scientists have unraveled how a horse tranquilizer and hallucinogenic night club drug known as "Special K" can ease depression, researchers said on Friday."

Paul Burrell said to be close to nervous breakdown over Diana 'inquest' fiasco

"Self-confessed liar Paul Burrell is said to be close to a nervous breakdown following his betrayal of Princess Diana at the quasi-inquest that finished days ago in London.His friends in Florida say that Burrell...

Half a Decade of War: Five Years After Iraq Invasion, Soldiers Testify at Win...

" AMY GOODMAN: [Five years ago] on March 19th, 2003, the US began bombing Baghdad. The invasion was on. Six weeks later, President Bush stood under a banner reading “Mission Accomplished” and declared an end to major military combat operations in Iraq. Now, half a...

Stressed parents lead to sick kids, study says

A new study suggests the negative effects of stress may be, in effect, contagious.  Depressed and anxious parents have an effect on the health of their kids, according to the research.Seems to make intuitive...

Anti-depressants 'of little use'

New research suggests that antidepressants like Prozac may not be an effective first-line treatment for mild depression.  The drugs may only be useful in more extreme cases, the study suggests. So does this...

Suicide rates up for soldiers

This is really sad. I believe it though. I recently dated a Marine for awhile, but after he returned from Iraq he changed, drastically. He was really depressed, drank almost 5 beers a day and would go off in a rant about feeling guilty for being back home and leaving all of...

FDA Warning: Anti Smoking Pill = Psychosis Side Effects

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWow, who knew Pfizer could invent a pill could that causes the same side effects as going Cold Turkey?Anyone "Riding the Crazy Train" or who has witnessed a "Die Hard...

Age 44 sucks but 70 rules: happiness study

A new study on happiness concludes that we're our mirthiest at 20 and 70, and our most miserable at 44.  Seem about right?Based on my 30 years experience, life gets better with age. Self-awareness, patience,...

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