Month: September 2023

Stress can take a toll on anyone. But if you have depression, you might not bounce back from stress easily. The death of a loved one, a job loss, or a divorce could trigger symptoms such as guilt and hopelessness. But there are steps you can take to get better. “You need to see that you’re about to go down the rabbit hole, and take a step back,” says Jeannie Lochhead, MD, an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. “Meditation, mindfulness, good sleep, avoiding alcohol, spending time with people who actually care ... Read more

When you think of stress, it probably brings negative emotions to mind. But some stress is good for you, like the anticipation you feel when you start a new relationship or job. It can fuel excitement and make you want to do and achieve more. Stress can also help you be prepared to face challenges or respond to dangerous situations. Good stress doesn’t stick around. It boosts your mood to meet the moment, then goes away. If you’re under stress for long periods of time, it can become overwhelming and affect you both physically and emotionally. “Our stress response does ... Read more

If you start to feel better while taking antidepressants, you may wonder how long you should take this medication or whether you can stop. Expert guidelines about antidepressants can be confusing. They depend on a variety of factors, including: The type of prescription you take Your dosage The number of depressive episodes you’ve had Your risk of relapse Whether it’s a good idea to stop depends on you. “We know that taking antidepressants for too short a time might pose real risks for some people, but for others, taking them for longer could be more than you need,” says David ... Read more

Depression is a mood disorder marked by feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in things you usually enjoy doing. You might also have a hard time thinking or getting things done, among other symptoms. Thoughts of suicide are possible in more severe cases. The good news? There are lots of ways to treat depression and get you back to your best self. Here’s what you need to know. A diagnosis of depression is different from feeling down one day or being in a crappy mood for a few days. These are normal reactions if you lose your job, ... Read more

The head of the United Nations has revealed his terror after North Korea claimed it was on the brink of nuclear war and in a “hair-trigger” situation.  The UN’s Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, called for an urgent push to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons to end the “madness”. And he suggested that AI potentially increases the threat of a nuclear apocalypse.  Speaking in New York yesterday (Tuesday, September 26), to the General Assembly on the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons,  Guterres said: “We must reverse course”.   Kim Song, North Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations, told the ... Read more

Samsung fans take note, there’s a new rival Android phone in town that can fully charge in just 19 minutes – three times faster than the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The Xiaomi 13T Pro has just been unveiled, boasting 120W fast charging, a powerful processor, impressive cameras, and a big bright display. It goes on sale today in the UK and costs just £649 – that’s nearly half the price of the £1,249 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. We’ve found the Ultra to be a great phone, but its eye-watering price will be off putting for some. Even the cheapest S23 costs ... Read more

For many people, treating depression isn’t as simple as popping a pill. For about half of people with depression, the first medication they try isn’t the right fit. Even an antidepressant that works to relieve symptoms could cause unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, nausea, weight gain, or problems with your sex drive. You might need to change drugs or change doses — maybe more than once. Your doctor could have you try a combination of medications. If you’re not already doing talk therapy, they may suggest you add it to the mix. Therapy and antidepressants work about equally well to ... Read more

A wedding party in Iraq has ended in tragedy as at least 100 people have been killed, and another 150 people have been injured, following a fire outbreak.  Initial media reports suggest that the fire broke out in the Ninevah region of Iraq. Once considered the capitol of the Mesopotamian region, Ninevah is located near the Tigris River. Initial reports about the fire suggest that fireworks may be to blame for the outbreak, according to Al Jazeera. An initial Twitter report, translated from Arabic, suggest that the bride and groom are amongst the 100 victims that have been claimed in ... Read more

The draw for the last-32 of the British Open has been done. See below for the full draw: Andy Hicks/Graeme Dott vs Daniel Wells/Ashley Carty Si Jiahui vs Tian Pengfei/Mark Selby Tom Ford/Ashley Hugill vs Jimmy Robertson/Wu Yize John Higgins/Robbie Williams vs Scott Donaldson Ryan Day/Thor Chuan Leong vs Ali Carter David Gilbert vs Ishpreet Singh Chadha/Stuart Bingham Ken Doherty/Matthew Stevens vs Fergal O’Brien Fan Zhengyi/Ross Muir vs Rod Lawler/Dominic Dale Anthony Hamilton/Xiao Guodong vs David Grace/Sanderson Lam Yuan Sijun vs Hossein Vafaei Ding Junhui/Liu Hongyu vs Julien Leclercq Shaun Murphy/Jack Lisowski vs Matthew Selt/Zak Surety Gary Wilson/Chris Wakelin vs ... Read more

Sept. 26, 2023 – On her flight to Atlanta, Robin Pollack nibbled gummy bears and sipped a cranberry juice cocktail. It had been a week since she’d gotten robotic surgery to remove a cancerous stomach tumor at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and she was heading home – feeling surprisingly good. The surgery required five small cuts. “I now have four little dots and a 2-inch slit that he superglued shut,” Pollack said. “After surgery, I woke up hungry.” She was out of bed and walking in a day, and out and about town with her husband within a ... Read more