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Famous people who suffered from OCD

May 29th, 2008
by Tina.
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Many famous people or celebrities have suffered from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder including famous, legendary minds. These are some of those people who have had OCD yet accomplished great things.

  • Howard Hughes (Wikipedia Howard Hughes,IMDB Aviator,Disabled World)

    Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. was an American aviator, engineer, industrialist, film producer and director. He was one of the wealthiest people in the world with his net worth totaling 43.4 billion dollars. By the late 1950s Hughes had developed debilitating symptoms of social avoidance behavior and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which included compulsive hand washing. The Aviator (2004), directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Hughes focuses primarily on Hughes’ achievements in aviation, in the movie industry, and on the increasing handicaps imposed on him by his obsessive-compulsive behavior.

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Understanding what obsessive compulsive disorder is

May 27th, 2008
by Tina.
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I was washing my hands thinking about the act of washing my hand. I like to put the soap on my hand first and then wash it under the water. I have rituals like this, but they don’t consume my life. I wanted to research more about this topic of how a simple ritual is different from obsessive compulsive disorder.

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? (National Institute of Mental Health, Mayo Clinic)

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Happy Memorial Day!

May 26th, 2008
by Tina.
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Last Memorial Day weekend, we visited the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship’s 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. When we arrived at the park, we were first led into an indoor theater to watch a video on the history of Pearl Harbor. Then the doors opened to the outdoor dock, where we rode a boat to the Memorial. We noticed the locations of where the other ships were once docked. Then we saw the 184 foot long white memorial structure, spanning what was once the mid-portion of the sunken battleship. I immediately recognized the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. I was immersed into self-reflection, thinking of my ancestors and of all the lives that were lost in the Pearl Harbor attack. When you reach the shrine room, you see that the names of those killed on the Arizona are engraved on the marble wall. The place overflows with serenity.

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Preventing Hepatitis B and C

May 22nd, 2008
by Tina.
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Hepatitis is a serious illness as evidenced from a variety of symptoms. The statistics also show the prevalence of hepatitis world wide.

Here are some ways to prevent Hepatitis B (World Health Organization, WebMD, Hepatitis Foundation International, Journal of the American Medical Association)

Vaccination:

The Hepatitis B vaccine is endorsed by medical, scientific and public health communities for its outstanding record of safety and effectiveness. It provides protection against Hepatitis B for at least 15 years. Since 1982, over one billion doses of hepatitis B vaccine have been used. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that newborns and individuals up to 18 years of age and adult participating at risk of infection should be vaccinated. The vaccine is given as a series of three intramuscular doses over a 6-12 month period.

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Symptoms and treatments for Hepatitis

May 20th, 2008
by Tina.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis B (WebMD, Center for Disease Control )

These symptoms vary with age:

  • Feeling very tired/ fatigue

  • Mild fever

  • Headache

  • loss of appetite

  • Feeling sick to your stomach or vomiting

  • Belly pain

  • Diarrhea or constipation

  • Muscle aches and joint pain

  • Skin rash

  • Yellowish eyes and skin (jaundice). Jaundice usually appears only after other symptoms have started to go away

  • Nausea

  • Dark urine

  • Clay-colored bowel movements

  • Joint pain

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May 19th is the beginning of National Hepatitis Awareness Week

May 19th, 2008
by Tina.
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Today is marks the first day of National Hepatitis Awareness week, which is set to run until May 26th. With over 200 patient groups it is the first official global awareness event. Activities are planned nation wide to raise awareness of Hepatitis B and C.

What is Hepatitis B?(Mayo Clinic, National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Web MD)

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5 ways to reduce stress at work

May 15th, 2008
by Tina.
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  1. Make a rubber band ball

    This is a creative way to reduce stress and get rid of all the rubber bands all over the place. It’s a great decoration and also an additional tool to play with. It’s important to have fun at work because after all you spend at least 40 hours/ week of your life at work. That’s 2080 hours per year. Just be careful not to snap your fingers with the rubber bands.

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How Mindless Eating applies in my life!

May 13th, 2008
by Tina.
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Recently, I read Brian Wansink’s book called Mindless Eating and was immediately captivated. It is an in depth look into understanding why and what we eat. I will be pointing out specific examples in this blog, which are spoilers so be warned!

These are some of the themes mentioned in the book that apply to my life:

  • Seeing food=Eating more

    Whenever snacks are more visible you eat more. I used to have all the snacks lying around especially during the college days. I would eat candy or whatever was in my sight. It was easy to get to and convenient, which was the problem. Once I stored them, my volume for eating greatly decreased. I still get to enjoy my snacks, but I don’t overeat.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

May 11th, 2008
by Tina.
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I thought it would be interesting to interview my mom’s thoughts about being a mom on this day. However, my mom found it difficult to answer my questions, which included what are the good things about being a mom, the down side and advice for future moms. She said it was too hard to summarize and said that everything about being a mom was great.

I don’t know what it must feel like to be a mom. I can only assume the wonder and challenges of being with someone that resembles a part of you who evolves from a dependent stage to an independent individual.

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May is American Stroke Month: Preventing a stroke

May 8th, 2008
by Tina.
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Yesterday’s blog was about recognizing the symptoms of a stroke and knowing what to do. Today’s will describe some key steps in preventing a stroke.

  • Stop Smoking

    Smoking can cause not only lung cancer, but also increase the chances of getting a stroke or heart attack. It harms the people who smoke it, as well as those around who inhale the second-hand smoke.

  • Limit alcohol

    Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure, which can lead to a stroke.

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