News Fresh Today: January 2019

Thursday 31 January 2019

Saving my daughter from Instagram self-harm

Ian said photos he saw on the social media platform were more graphic than things he had seen in the Army. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2DO0fta

Avoid "endless day-to-day shallowness"

A quote from this NEJM article:

"Socrates underscored the perils of an unexamined life. Yet for some physicians, a closely examined professional life would force a painful recognition of what’s missing. Robert Pirsig, whose philosophical writing focused on quality and values, crystallized the problem decades ago: “We’re in such a hurry most of the time we never get much chance to talk. The result is a kind of endless day-to-day shallowness, a monotony that leaves a person wondering years later where all the time went and sorry that it’s all gone.”"

The author of the article lists a few interventions he had tried at this workplace in the second article below. Many of those don't seem to reach the root of the problem though.

References:

RVU Medicine, Technology, and Physician Loneliness | NEJM https://buff.ly/2MEUBwd
Navigating Loneliness in the Era of Virtual Care | NEJM https://buff.ly/2DKhICP via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2CTE2bu

E-cigarettes 'much better for quitting smoking'

The devices are almost twice as effective as nicotine replacements for helping smokers quit, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2DKxGg5

Wednesday 30 January 2019

‘Meeting the stranger who saved my life’

Liv Pontin had decided to take her own life, when a train driver stopped her. Now they are reuniting. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Uu6kQO

Inflatable puffer fish pill 'could track patient's health'

US scientists say it could be used to monitor tumours or ulcers for a month in the stomach. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Gb7zR6

Wanting to die before dementia takes over

Dutch patients with dementia who want euthanasia are less likely to get it if their disease is advanced - so many request it very early. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2MGEA91

Persistent sore throat 'can be cancer sign'

A new study suggests GPs should not only investigate patients with hoarseness for throat cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2BbrjAW

Tinned food - is it healthy enough?

Is it OK to eat only canned foods and no fresh fruit or vegetables? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Tqp5ow

Tuesday 29 January 2019

Cancer patient Samanda Ford attends own Suffolk funeral wake

"Why should they party and I'm not going to be there?" says terminally ill Samanda Ford. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2HFnBVU

'My husband left and a dog became my carer'

After a little training, a former rescue dog has become a full-time carer for Wendy Martin. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2CPC3oC

US doctor gave boy, 4, cannabis cookies for temper

A California doctor is fighting for his licence after prescribing marijuana for temper tantrums. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2RUN1mZ

Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach

More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, Singapore's health ministry says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2G4ZKfU

Monday 28 January 2019

Screen time 'may harm toddlers'

A large study suggests excessive use may slow a toddler's development in language and sociability. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2sQTtMU

Functioning alcoholics on their road to recovery

Meet a mum, student and city worker who all know what it's like to be a 'functioning alcoholic'. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2G74xO2

Gene modified chickens 'lay medicines'

Researchers at the Roslin Institute are breeding chickens which produce human proteins in their eggs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2WoYE4k

Fitness trackers 'overestimate' calorie burning

Products such as Fitbits overestimate the amount of calories burned while walking, research finds. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2RngUY6

Sunday 27 January 2019

More 'social prescribers' to ease pressure on GPs

NHS England plans to recruit 1,000 "social prescribers" to refer patients to local activities. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2ThHmUS

Cancer cliches to avoid: I'm not 'brave'

Fighter, warrior, hero - these are among the cliches unpopular with some cancer patients, a survey finds. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2sPS4GE

Mersea Island homeless grandparents living in car

Grandparents Tina and Winston Reid have been moving around Mersea Island, in Essex. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2HuV0T0

Saturday 26 January 2019

Plus-size beauty queen: ‘Pageants rebuilt my life’

Lady Mya Amarise is a British Muslim mother-of-four who wants more women like her to compete in beauty pageants. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Rk3bkG

Chicken therapy helps 'to calm' autistic children

A learning centre uses chickens to teach autistic children trust and behaviour skills. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Tg3DT0

Friday 25 January 2019

Running from endometriosis: 'I feel in control again'

Cecile lived with painful symptoms of endometriosis for years. Then she found running. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2ScPF6S

Cervical smear: The 30 second test that could save your life

Chloe Delevingne had a cervical smear test live on the Victoria Derbyshire programme, to help raise awareness. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2MvsNdC

Rocking like a baby promotes better sleep in adults

Slow rocking at night stimulates deeper and longer sleep in adults, suggests a new study. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2RNPkZe

Skinny genes the 'secret to staying slim'

Healthy thin people stay slim because they are genetically different, scientists say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Rfh7MO

Thursday 24 January 2019

Does gum disease play key role in Alzheimer's?

Scientists say it may have a "central role" in Alzheimer's, so should we worry more about our oral health? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2TbAvMx

Parents' vaccine side effects fear 'fuelled by social media'

A Royal Society for Public Health report says negative press can lead to fear and misunderstanding. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2RfoQuA

Antibiotic resistance plan to fight 'urgent' global threat

Ministers want drug firms to develop new antibiotics and to stop people overusing existing ones. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Dwx6mb

'Super poo donors' wanted

Some people appear to have extra special poo, rich in good bugs, that could help mend sick patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2UbxXy0

Wednesday 23 January 2019

Muffin or apple: Do you know what you 'should' be eating?

A nine-year analysis of the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey shows mixed results. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2T9V0t8

Conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye Ndiaye are living in the UK

Conjoined twins Marieme and Ndye Ndiaye have an uncertain future after moving from Senegal to the UK. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Wapf4Y

Bad traffic has wide reaching health implications including nighttime domestic abuse

From the NYTimes:

Brutal commute toll: to save 1 minute of time spent in traffic, people would trade away 5 minutes of any other leisure activity

Extreme evening traffic on highways (double the usual time) increased the incidence of nighttime domestic violence by 9%

How do deal with this: “Throughout life, mindfulness, healthy eating, sleeping and exercise, and hobbies that blow of steam all help”, according to Rebecca Mooney.

References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/21/upshot/stuck-and-stressed-the-health-costs-of-traffic.html via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2W9RnFo

How UK diet is changing - the good and the bad

Children are turning their backs on sugary drinks but all age groups eat too few vegetables, a survey suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2FRH1nW

Global health research money reaches 'record high'

An annual survey has found money invested in this area reached its highest level yet in 2017. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2FI9v4d

Young at higher risk of asthma attack, says charity

Amy Pay, 27, says she didn't take her asthma seriously until she nearly ended up in hospital. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2R7AZ4l

How virtual reality can help you manage pain

A company in Israel is using virtual reality computer games to help patients deal with chronic pain. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Wc0OEk

Teen one of first UK proton-beam patients

Manchester's Christie hospital has the UK's first dedicated treatment centre for the pioneering treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2RbEV4s

Tuesday 22 January 2019

Instagram 'helped kill my daughter'

After Molly Russell took her own life, her family found distressing material through her Instagram account. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2FHyRiz

Pigeon droppings health risk - should you worry?

A child's death at a hospital in Glasgow has been linked to an infection spread by bird droppings. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2FSmCPJ

Being awake during brain surgery: 'You are hovering in between worlds'

Jazz musician Musa Manzini was kept awake for part of his surgery to have a tumour removed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2T36PB3

Is it OK to take the pill every day without a break?

Women can avoid monthly bleeding if they run oral contraceptive pill packets back to back - but is it safe? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2sGHwJQ

Monday 21 January 2019

The teen Primark model with vitiligo

Kaiden Williams, 13, recently featured in a campaign for the clothes store and is inspiring others. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Czw3A3

Turtle meat - the ultimate survival diet?

How one family stayed alive while shipwrecked and adrift on the Pacific Ocean. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2FJBj8z

How Bournemouth's 'streaming' nurses ease A&E pressure

A Bournemouth hospital is stationing a nurse at its A&E entrance to redirect non-emergency cases. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2FFQKhW

Why are so many people still dying from snake bites?

Most of the world's population lives near venomous snakes - but some are at greater risk than others. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2FP1sBU

Gosport hospital deaths: 'My father’s life was ended by someone else'

David Huntington told BBC Panorama of his anger over his father’s death at the Gosport War Memorial Hospital. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2T1eSyt

Thames Water staff offering mental health support to colleagues

Some companies are offering help and support to employees with mental health issues. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness http://bit.ly/2Cys8n5

How the ultra-rich deal with stress

From the Guardian: Burned-out billionaires are taking extended multimillion-dollar 'sabbaticals' to recharge:

A 40-year-old tech CEO, fresh off selling his multimillion-dollar business, embarked on an extended world tour, visited 66 countries over two years via private jet. The trip included learning to hunt with a bow and arrow with the San people in the Kalahari Desert and filming a documentary in South Africa – and it cost "well into the seven figures."

"It could be a couple of million dollars to take your family around the world with a teacher in tow."

These wealthy clients are looking for an escape, and some want that escape to be educational as well. "Often they want to get some sense of a back-to-basics lifestyle and learn the skills of our ancestors, like how to hunt and cook their own food," Barber told the Guardian.

References:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/luxury/109786608/burnedout-billionaires-are-taking-extended-multimilliondollar-sabbaticals-to-recharge

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