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Can Sleep Help Heal Painful Memories?
- People who slept between seeing the emotional images reported a decrease in the intensity of their emotional reaction the second time, compared to those who did not sleep
- Brain scans during sleep showed that during REM sleep the brain’s electrical activity slowed, essentially “soothing” the brain of stress.
- MRI showed a significant decrease in the region of the brain that processes emotions. This decrease corresponded with an increase in activity of the brain’s center for cognition, rational thought, and decision making.
Based on these results, it’s as though REM sleep allows the brain to have some control of an emotional memory.
This is a single study, and we need to see more research on this subject. But think for a moment about the implications of these results. Sleep problems and sleep disorders—from insomnia and sleep apnea to sleep deprivation and restless leg syndromes—can all increase risks for other health problems, from obesity to diabetes to heart disease. They
The 5 Grossest Things You’re Eating
There are two types of reality food shows on TV. The first features mouthwatering meals we wish we could eat right off our flat-screens. The second subjects us to gag-inducing footage of people wolfing down bull testicles, duck embryos, and puréed insects.
Is your kitchen more a) MasterChef or b) Fear Factor?
I’m sorry to say, the correct answer is probably B. Thanks to modern food processing techniques, manufacturers are allowing toxic and disease-promoting ingredients to find their way into our food, and in many cases, they’ve invented clever ways to keep them off the ingredient statement.
So with help from Rodale.com writer Leah Zerbe, I’ve narrowed down the most sordid supermarket selections for you. Read on for five of the grossest foods your grocer has to offer. And for more simple secrets that will keep you looking and feeling your best all year long, or sign up for our FREE Eat This, Not That! daily newsletter. Yo
Spartanburg County residents advised to vaccinate pets against rabies, avoid stray animals
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Spartanburg County woman who was bitten by a stray cat is under the care of a physician after the animal tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
“The stray cat tried to run inside the woman’s house, which is near Lyman,” said Sue Ferguson of DHEC’s Bureau of Environmental Health, “and when she blocked it from entering, the cat bit her on the foot. Now, she must undergo treatment to prevent the spread of rabies through her body.”
According to Ferguson, once the rabies virus reaches the brain, the disease is fatal to humans and animals. Anyone bitten, scratched or otherwise exposed to the saliva of a rabid animal must undergo immediate measures to stop the virus from reaching the brain. The woman is receiving preventive inoculations.
“Avoid wild animals acting tame and tame animals acting wild,” Ferguson said. “
2012 Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30
Every baby deserves the style, safety and comfort of our celebrated Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30. That’s why this beloved infant car seat is once again a centerpiece of our new collection.
The 2012 Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 is the ideal solution for transporting infants and young toddlers who are between 5 and 30 pounds or up to 30 inches. I
More clues in the genetics of schizophrenia
Two of the largest studies yet carried out on the genetics of schizophrenia in Chinese populations have turned up three genetic loci, or chromosomal regions, previously not known to be related to the disease.
These genome-wide association studies (GWAS), done independently and published in Nature Genetics on 30 October1,2, also begin to redress a geographical imbalance: until now, GWAS have focused mainly on Western populations.
Roughly 1 in 100 people will suffer from schizophrenia in their lifetimes, which is considered largely heritable (up to 80%). But this genetic influence seems to be produced by hundreds of variations in DNA, each of which increases risk by a small amount. Researchers have so far found some 20 such variants, but have been unable to pin down the exact genes that are affected by those variations or molecular mechanisms that cause the disease.
Sleepless and in Pain: A Link Between Fibromyalgia and Sleep
- Women who reported having difficulty sleeping “always” or “often” had nearly 3-½ times greater risk of fibromyalgia as women who did not have problems sleeping
- Women age 45 and older who “always” or “often” had sleep problems had more than 5 times the risk of developing fibromyalgia as women without sleep problems
- Younger women, ages 20-44, who “always” or “often” had difficulty sleeping were at 3 times greater risk of developing fibromyalgia than their counterparts who didn’t have trouble with sleep
It’s important to make clear that this study does not prove that sleep deficiencies cause fibromyalgia. What it does do-for the first time-is establish a strong connection between sleep problems and fibromyalgia, by showing the increased risk of fibromyalgia that is associated with lack of sleep.
What is fibromyalgia? It’s a syndrome whose main characteristic is chronic pain. Pain is often felt throughout the body, in muscles, tendons and soft tissues. Wi
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