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You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

In fact, hearing loss can age you at least four years in RealAge terms, mainly due to the social isolation that typically accompanies hearing loss. Bottom line: If you do what you can to save your hearing, you'll feel younger—and be younger. FACTOIP The reason why doctors wear mechanical watches isn't because they haven't caught up with the digital age (OK, for some, that is the real reason). It's because they're a great tool for testing.

The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George See book keywords and concepts

Obviously, health is dependent in part on one's relationships with others, and relationships created by such activities as volunteering offer a multitude of psychosocial benefits, including: providing a means of coping with health changes, improving quality of life, reducing depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress, providing feelings of usefulness, growth, fulfillment, and self-respect, and protecting against role loss and social isolation. It is also speculated that the protective effect of social participation is derived from the support conferred by human communities.

The Cure Within: A History of Mind-Body Medicine Anne Harrington See book keywords and concepts

Nevertheless, The Broken Heart caught a national mood, and through the 1980s lack of broader professional approval did not keep it from being seen as relevant to a wide range of questions, including: What to do about the social isolation of the disabled? What should be the priorities when it came to offering social services to the elderly? What were the real effects of divorce? And how should one understand the relationship between stress and social alienation?

To Lynch, it seemed clear even in the 1970s that the executive with Type A behavior was primarily at risk of heart attack not because he was so overworked but because his relentless workaholism had pushed away everyone who might otherwise have loved him: While the great majority of the individuals they examined were married, Friedman and Rosenman observed that the Type A personality engaged in a life-style that guaranteed a high degree of social isolation, not only from acquaintances but also from the immediate family.

Instead, we are in a new narrative world about the effects of poor interpersonal relationships and social isolation on health (this is the subject of the next chapter, "Healing Ties"). By the late 1980s, new bestsellers like The Trusting Heart: Great News about Type A Behavior and Anger Kills began to crowd out older favorites like Type A Behavior and Your Heart.68 In 2000, after late-night television host David Letterman underwent surgery for heart disease, a piece appeared in the popular press entitled "David Letterman's Cynical Heart.

Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan See book keywords and concepts

Although people with fish odor syndrome are generally physically healthy, they often suffer from social isolation and, as a result, depression. SIGNING OFF If you're experiencing abdominal or genital pain, have pain when urinating or defecating, or see blood in your stool or urine, see your doctor immediately. Also, if you have chronic or severe constipation or diarrhea or urinary incontinence, see your doctor as soon as possible for a diagnosis or referral to a specialist.

Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness Tori Hudson, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Counseling includes helping patients to deal with fears, shame, guilt, and feelings of social isolation as well as developing strategies for communicating with present and future sexual partners. Women who are pregnant need to inform their practitioner of their history of herpes. Any outbreaks during the pregnancy should be recorded and reported so that appropriate testing, treatment, and management can be done during the pregnancy and delivery.

Toxic Childhood: How the Modern World is Damaging Our Children and What We Can Do About it Sue Palmer See book keywords and concepts

Parents may feel their children are out of harm's way, cocooned in a virtual world, but in a pack animal like homo sapiens the long-term risks of widespread social isolation are as yet unknown. The dark side of the village In the meantime, there's the question of what children are watching, playing and hearing when they disappear into their technology-rich bedrooms. When parents provide them with a TV, they assume it'll be tuned to the kids' channels, those endless grinning presenters and highly coloured cartoons adults are desperate to escape from themselves.

In hikikomori the natural reserve of the Japanese has been magnified into complete social isolation. Ryu Murakami, novelist and film director, has pointed out the almost certain connection between hikikomori and 'gizmos like the new Sony PlayStation, which comes equipped with an Internet terminology and a DVD player ... [and] inevitably fixes people in their individual space'. But national anxiety about the phenomenon has not in any way dimmed enthusiasm for virtual existence.

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Consider the effects of dyslexia for a child attending public school— teasing, ridicule, poor academic performance, lowered career opportunities and financial status, lowered self-esteem and, for some children, increased social isolation. These do not necessarily occur, but they are more likely for those who cannot read as well or perform as well in school. In other words, some children who have dyslexia are likely experiencing extreme amounts of stress which may eventually lead to schizophrenia.

Toxic Childhood: How the Modern World is Damaging Our Children and What We Can Do About it Sue Palmer See book keywords and concepts

The knock-on effects on language development, alongside those on sleeping patterns described in the last chapter and problems with social isolation and emotional development to be covered in Chapters 8 and 9, make bedroom TV a key factor in toxic childhood syndrome. Now that televisions have apparendy made their way into about three-quarters of pre-teenage children's rooms, it will not be easy to reverse the trend, but there are some suggestions for winkling them out on page 129. Stories and screens Bedroom TV has also hastened the decline of another cultural tradition: the bedtime story.

The Whole Soy Story: The dark side of America's favorite health food Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN See book keywords and concepts

Yet soy isoflavones have caused infertility, miscarriages, birth defects, decreased libido, anxiety, social isolation, aggression and other behavioral disorders in all animal species tested. Anecdotal evidence indicates that soy can even alter one's scent— and not for the better. Poor pandas! SOURCES: Fernandez, Manny. Hoping, but not necessarily expecting: zoo's panda staff on pregnancy watch. Washington Post, September 1, 2004, B3. Walker, Camerson. Wong, Kathleen. Panda pornography inspires bashful bears. This Week in Wild, California Academy of Sciences, July 3, 2002.

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Phobias ¦ Over-reactions « Anxiety attacks (panic) In addition, stress can lead to antisocial behaviors and signs, including argumentativeness, social isolation, conflicts with coworkers, road rage, domestic or workplace violence, and frequent job changes. The Negative Effects of Stress The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 19 million Americans between the ages of 18 and 54 are afflicted by anxiety- and stress-related illnesses per year.4 The effects of this stress are profound.

Spiritual Nutrition: Six Foundations for Spiritual Life and the Awakening of Kundalini Gabriel Cousens, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

It can mean complete silence and social isolation during the fast, which can be a great revival to those of us who have been putting our energy outward. Gandhi used to observe one day of silence per week. Fasting helps to manifest a healthy body, mind, and spiritual balance and therefore to bring forth the knowledge of God within as Love. After the first few days of a fast, our appetites usually fade and the attachment to food diminishes. This frees the mind to put more energy on the awareness of our Divine Being rather than our appetites.

The Missing Gene: Psychiatry, Heredity, and the Fruitless Search for Genes Jay Joseph See book keywords and concepts

Jackson pointed out that long-standing association and social isolation were common factors linking folie d deux and the case histories of concordant identical twins (which were supplied in some of the classical studies). He stressed that, although the twin relationship was not necessarily a positive one, "every twin report I have discussed mentions the strength of attachment between the pair, either in positive terms or in terms of mutual antagonism and jealousy. There are no indifferent cases.

Toxic Childhood: How the Modern World is Damaging Our Children and What We Can Do About it Sue Palmer See book keywords and concepts

Psychiatrist Satoru Saito, who researches the condition, relates it to a more general withdrawal into social isolation: 'I fear Japan itself is becoming hikikomori. It is a nation that does not like to communicate. So what these young adults are doing is a mirror of what they see around them in adult society.' We've already seen the level of playground pressure to be 'cool'. For some children, especially boys, it's easier to withdraw from the macho competitive fray into the safe haven of computer games.

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However, much as they had done in 1967 when they explained away the low rehospitalization rates among placebo patients, they didn't blame the drugs for this social isolation. Instead, they speculated that it was a survival strategy chosen by the patients: The finding in the present study that nonrelapsed patients show an increase in both blunted affect and emotional withdrawal [over time] could be interpreted as indicating that these patients are successful because they can maintain a degree of withdrawal, rather than despite it.

The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

But when these tendencies interfere with the ability to complete tasks or maintain satisfying relationships, a person may have bona fide obsessive-compulsive disorder, which can lead to job loss, social isolation, and depression. By the time he turned 50, John had lost a number of jobs because he could never manage to finish his work. His missed deadlines were not a reflection of his intelligence; after all, he has a superior IQ. But no matter what he turned his attention to, he got stuck going over and over trivial details, never grasping the bigger picture.

Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG See book keywords and concepts

The psychological trauma of feeling "disfigured" may lead to social isolation and depression. The therapist must be prepared to help and advise in these areas as well as with the purely herbal issues. Stress management is critically important, and will ideally be part of an overall reevaluation by the patient of lifestyle, personal goals, and life vision. For most people with psoriasis, exposure to sunlight helps alleviate and sometimes even clear the condition.

The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality With Recipes, Menus, and Detox Plans Elson M. Haas, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

It can mean complete silence and social isolation during the fast which can be a great revival to those of us who have been putting our energy outward." From a medical point of view, fasting is not utilized often enough. We take vacations from work to relax, recharge, and gain new perspectives on our life—why not take occasional breaks from food? (Or, for that matter, from excessive activity or television and communication devices?) To break the habit of eating three meals a day is a challenge for most of us.

The Natural Way to Heal: 65 Ways to Create Superior Health Walter Last See book keywords and concepts

Activities in various clubs and special interest groups may lessen our social isolation, neighborhood healing groups with the specific aim of healing ourselves, others, and our social relationships. A healing group can provide many functions not normally available in our society. In a way, it can act as an extended family with an unlimited variety of support facilities, such as baby-sitting, child-minding, kindergarten and preschool, and possibly even alternative schooling.

It leads to social isolation, difficulty in relating and cooperating, and a disruption of the age-old continuum of traditions. Formerly, and presently still in underdeveloped countries, humans enjoyed a continuum of learning experiences. Step by step, through observation and imitation, children learned how to care for babies, do the various forms of housework, repairs, and other skills, make love give birth, and deal with death and dying. Grandparents made themselves useful and passed on their experiences.

Allergic to the Twentieth Century: The Explosion in Environmental Allergies--From Sick Buildings to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Peter Radetsky See book keywords and concepts

We know that social isolation is one of the primary techniques used in brainwashing, and in breaking down prisoners of war," he says. "There's extensive literature written in the early fifties on those techniques, through the Chinese in the Korean War. Some of the processes described there are shockingly similar to those used by clinical ecologists. At least the psychological aspects are — there are none of the physical, torturous aspects involved. The psychological techniques of brainwashing are social isolation, regimen, nonallowance of disbelief, and reinforcement of the belief.

The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

The most potent antidote to the stress of social isolation, of course, is social connection. Bonding and belonging, loving and being loved help to calm the stress response system. In this way, positive social interactions can be soothing and energizing at the same time. Getting Connected By tracking social networks in large populations, researchers have confirmed what members of tight-knit communities around the world know intuitively: We need one another, not just for physical survival but for emotional and spiritual well-being, too. So what do we make of such findings?

Death by Medicine Gary Null PhD, Carolyn Dean MD ND, Martin Feldman MD, Debora Rasio MD, Dorothy Smith PhD. See book keywords and concepts

However, American nursing homes, where millions of our elders die, represent the pinnacle of social isolation and medical abuse. Important Statistics about Nursing Homes 1. In America, at any one time, approximately 1.6 million elderly are confined to nursing homes. By 2050 that number could be 6.6 million.11'116 2. A total of 20% of all deaths from all causes occur in nursing homes.117 3. Hip fractures are the single greatest reason for nursing home admissions.118 Nursing homes represent a reservoir for drug-resistant organisms due to overuse of antibiotics.

The Longevity Code: Your Personal Prescription for a Longer, Sweeter Life Zorba Paster, M.D. and Susan Meltsner See book keywords and concepts

Friends reduce social isolation. The stronger your social supports, the longer, sweeter, and happier your life. Real friendships are precoius and deserve loving attention. The world is open for us to choose friends from every sphere we encounter: at work, at worship, at school, in the neighborhood, walking our dog, or buying plant food. We intuitively know the benefits of friendship with someone who has common values, who is warm, with whom we laugh and reinvent ourselves.We are by nature social creatures.

The Alternative Medicine Handbook: The Complete Reference Guide to Alternative and Complementary Therapies Barrie R Cassileth, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

This problem is due to the social isolation that can occur, not to any inherent physical weakness. Dance movement as part of physical education can enhance muscle strength and coordination for the disabled as well as for others. Dance therapy provides the opportunity to express feelings and release tension by moving freely. It can be relaxing, exhilarating, empowering—an act of creative expression with important personal rewards regardless of physical or emotional abilities or limitations. Where to Get It For information and advice, contact: ?

Prozac: Panacea or Pandora? The Rest of the Story on the New Class of SSRI Antidepressants Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lovan, Luvox & More Ann Blake Tracy, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Chronic users reported personality change, social withdrawal, social isolation, and divorce... violent behavior was one of the effects. " Loss employment and disrupted education and criminal arrests were also reported. " "... chronic... users experienced persistent cognitive and memory problems. Speech difficulties included stuttering, poor speech articulation, and difficulties in expressing themselves to others, effects lasting 6 months to a year following prolonged daily...use. Mood disorders also occurred; viz: depression, anxiety, and violent behavior.

Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND See book keywords and concepts

They can also have psychological effects, including a loss of the sense of well-being, increased anxiety, reduce energy, cravings for sweets, poor general health, depression, a decreased sense of vitality, increased social isolation, slower mental processes, and memory loss. Glandular therapy involves treatment with extracts taken from endocrine glands. Properly prepared glandular can deliver measurable amounts of intact molecules of enzymes, hormones, and other essential substances. They are excellent sources of complete nutrition for the glands.

The Alternative Medicine Handbook: The Complete Reference Guide to Alternative and Complementary Therapies Barrie R Cassileth, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Problems common to the elderly typically include physical limitations, dependency on others, social isolation, loneliness, loss of self-esteem, death of peers, and fear of one's own death. These problems add stress to individuals who may have few if any outlets for releasing tension. Dance therapy can provide such an outlet. It emphasizes interpersonal interaction, sharing, and support, and it addresses the individual's need for physical exercise and expression.

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