It's in the genes: Study opens door to new treatment of the blues
A Florida State University scientist used a gene transfer technique to block the expression of a gene associated with clinical depression in a new study of mice that could lead to better treatment of human beings with this condition. Carlos Bolanos, an assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience, was among a team of researchers that identified the role of a gene called Brain Derived...Blue Cross BlueShield of South Carolina implements Esker solutions
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In the great race for global competitiveness, economic development equals broadband connectivity and broadband connectivity equals jobs. The fuel for broadband connectivity is the need for speed. Thats all the consumer need...Caesarian sections may not help in reducing post-pregnancy blues
It’s considered till now that after delivery depressions, that had plagued new mothers all over the world, // was mostly due to the trauma of the delivery. As a result of this belief, many pregnant women opted for a planned caesarian birth to avoid the depression. A new study that comes in the recent issue of British Medical Journal says that this may not be the case. According to Deirdr...Light Cafe to help beat winter blues for SAD
The Science Museum in London has found a unique way to help people beat the winter blues-by setting up a cafe signed serving people the much-needed dose of light // . The Dana Cafe offers free 20-minute light treatments to counter the effect of dark winter days. Up to 500,000 people, a majority of them women, are believed to suffer from SAD - seasonal affective disorder. SAD...Cafe Established To Overcome Winter Blues
A new cafe called the Dana Cafe Light Lounge has been established at London’s Science Museum, which is targeted at overcoming the winter blues//. A dose of light is given to the customers, which is aimed at countering the effects produced by the dark winter days in the country. The seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is reportedly afflicting about 500,000 people in the country, which can re...Monday Morning 'Blues' Hit 'Sick' British Workers
A new survey has found that many British workers are not averse to calling in 'sick' on Mondays this year. Their excuses will be sent in by text messages or the typical cough and sputter routine on phone. // The main reason for these stunts is the widespread dissatisfaction with holiday allowance for British workers, who have the reputation of working the longest hours in Europe. 'Ear...