"Murphy was an optimist!"
CRS disease related to 20-30 years of stress October 22, 2010 1:02 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Health, Mental, Of Interest, Science, TechnologyStress hurts memory. And my memory is undeniably in a less than adequate state. The memories are there. The recollection is poor. After feeding me a few clues, the memories surface. Clues can be reminding me of your name or where we last bumped into each other etc.
An experimental drug developed by researchers at the University of Edinburgh reverses age-related memory decline in mice, returning their brains to a more youthful state of cognitive function. The compound is designed to dampen the production of glucocorticoids, stress hormones that are thought to damage the brain’s learning and memory centers over time. [Source, Technology Review, Experimental Drug Preserves Memory in Rodents]
"What’s most surprising is that even short-term inhibition was able to reverse memory loss in old mice. I don’t think people had realized this was so reversible. It takes [the animals] back to being relatively young." Sign me up! I hereby declare my readiness to be a human subject in this testing of this drug!
h/t Kurzweilai.net
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State of Me October 20, 2010 9:25 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Health, MentalSo stressed my vision is blurry.
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The Glowing Body – Breath and Meditation Class (sign up today) October 11, 2010 2:57 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Health, Mental, PhilosophyThis month’s class is short on participants. If you have ever wanted an intro to breathing and meditation practices, today, Monday, now, is the time to sign up!
Breath & Meditation Series with Kim – Tuesdays, 10/12-11/02/2010, 7:45-9:00pm
If you have ever wondered what it means to have a breathing or meditation practice, this course will provide your first insights into what these practices entail. The series will be structured in a progressive manner, and will be a safe atmosphere for asking questions, discussing experiences and exploring your own patterns. The weeks will be structured as follows:
1 – Body Preparation, Ways to Sit & Breath Awareness
2 – Guiding the Breath
3 – Meditation: Roots & Branches
4 – Development of Your PracticeThroughout the course, you will receive references to outside materials and descriptive handouts, and experiential assignments will be available relating to each week.
$50 for 4 weeks
(No drop-ins accepted!)
[Source, The Glowing Body, Workshops & Series]
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And the doctor said, go forth, and rest upon the beach September 21, 2010 3:08 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Health, MentalFor 2 weeks I fretted over an incident. During this time, my blood pressure spiked 20 to 50 points higher than normal and remained there. My doctor and I discussed a medicine change but he suggested that I wait a couple of weeks first. Today my blood pressure registered the lowest since I started tracking it. I think clearly my blood pressure has far less to do with physiology and far more with a need to sun myself on the beach of some tropical island for 3 or 4 weeks.
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Protected: Deep End September 13, 2010 6:28 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Health, MentalState of Me September 7, 2010 6:10 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Health, MentalI’m so stressed that I’ve maintained a headache for about two weeks. There needs to be some serious downtime in the near future.
I cannot get my inner voice to be silent. I wish I could turn off my brain.
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Hello hello July 26, 2010 9:29 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Deep Thoughts, Mental, PhilosophyIs there anybody out there?
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Past the point of no return June 3, 2010 3:18 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Health, Mental, SleepWhen you are still awake at 3:15 in the morning, you begin asking yourself stupid questions like, "I know I’ve been awake for 20 hours. Can I make it another 21 hours before going to sleep?"
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What Motivates Us? May 31, 2010 11:13 am
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Blowning the Brain Cloud Away May 12, 2010 8:38 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Health, MentalEons ago I discovered nootropics and delved into the costly world of daily vitamins and cognitive enhancers. Age takes its toll on the body but stress takes its toll plus interest, penalties and fees. Some days I struggle with tip o’ the tongue syndrome where the word or thought is almost there but just does not want to coalesce or my head may feel fuzzy. The solution is to deal with the source of the stress. Therein lay a catch-22. So once again, I look toward nootropics to give me edge I seek. I’m starting with Ginko.
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Exhausted May 6, 2010 6:51 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Health, Mental, SleepThe level of exhaustion I’m experiencing right now is bizarre, inexplicable and almost beyond description. I don’t believe I’ve done anything to deserve to feel this tired. I’d like to rent a secluded cabin and just sleep for two days.
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Communicating something? April 20, 2010 9:40 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Health, MentalForgot I’m having lunch with s recruiter today. Didn’t shave. Wore beat up tennis shoes. Not my best outfit. Need a haircut. Bathed two weeks ago. I’m thinking there’s something subconscious going on here.
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State of Me March 28, 2010 7:29 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Health, MentalStaying a few steps ahead of the guys with the white coats.
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Stress dreams have the best imagery March 25, 2010 8:50 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Health, Mental, SleepMy dreams were so vivid and wacky last night that I suspect I’d fail a drug test this morning.
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Stressed Beyond Words March 1, 2010 6:24 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Health, Mental…but stress sure does make for some vivid and bizarre dreams!
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