Tuesday, November 22, 2005

depression Mildly depressed people more perceptive than others. Surprisingly, people with mild depression are actually more tuned into the feelings of others than those who aren’t depressed, a team of Queen’s psychologists has discovered. “This was quite unexpected because we tend to think that the opposite is true,â€� says lead researcher Kate Harkness. “For example, people with depression are more likely to have problems in a number of social areas.â€� [Science Blog -] 6:57:34 PM    comment

prevention Sweat is good indicator heart attack may be coming. Sweating during physical activity or in hot weather is healthy. But when individuals begin perspiring while experiencing discomfort in their chest, arm, neck or jaw -- with little or no exertion -- it could be the onset of a heart attack, according to a new study at the University of Illinois at Chicago. [Science Blog -] 5:26:18 PM    comment