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Brain Damage During Stroke May Help Smokers Quit Smoking

...  damage during stroke may help smokers quit smoking They examined whether stroke patients started smoking again after their stroke, as well as how strong their craving for a cigarette was during their stay in the hospital. An MRI and CT scans helped determine if the stroke occurred in the insular cortex … Read more on Bel Marra Health These stroke victims are playing video games to cure their paralysis He argues that patients need intense, aggressive and repetitive therapy right after a stroke, when the brain's ability to repair itself is primed and ready for action. Most stroke therapies today, including virtual … Properly applied, these small … Read more on Fusion Read ...

Bieber Exclusive: 'My Life Is Not Easy'

...  exclusive: 'My life is not easy' The first time I met Justin Bieber was in the summer of 2010. He was 16, and his long blond bangs were a latter-day moptop rage. We ate fried chicken and talked about video games. Bieber seemed less a pop star and more a kid from the Canadian suburbs … Read more on USA TODAY Emile Hirsch in Rehab After Alleged Assault at Sundance, Lawyer Says He "Has … A few days after the incident, Emile sought help and checked himself into an alcohol rehabilitation facility, where he remains today, to ensure nothing like this ever happens again." PHOTOS: Celeb rehab centers. Hirsch was at the 2015 Sundance Film … Read more on Us Magazine ...

Depression 'common' in Early Parkinson's

by SFU Public Affairs and Media Relations Depression 'common' in early Parkinson's The researchers found that depression, fatigue, apathy and anxiety were more common at the time of diagnosis in people with Parkinson's disease than healthy controls. Apathy and psychosis also increased over the two years in people with Parkinson's. Read more on NHS Choices Health: Video Games To Fight Depression Some of the games are helping fight her lifelong battle against depression and anxiety. “You have quests that you do and you earn points by doing something as simple as getting up out of your chair and getting moving, to calling a friend, hugging … Read more on CBS Local Read ...

? What’s in My Purse 2014?!?! ?

...  What’s In My Purse 2014?!?! ? – Make sure to check out Brianna’s video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBwqpJPg5Wg Love you all to Pluto and back :) xx ———————————-…   Suicide and Bullying: Can Video Games Be a Lifeline? That can really push kids into a deep depression." pixelberry. The team at Pixelberry knew they had to help this player who had reached out to them. They sought advice from a suicide prevention hotline. "We were pushing them to get professional help … Read more on The Escapist Read ...

Kinect Assists Stroke Victims With Home Rehab

Kinect Assists Stroke Victims With Home Rehab Both teams hit upon the idea of using games to make the process of rehabilitation less onerous and more fun, and increase the chances that people will stick with the long and (currently) repetitive and uninspiring exercises needed to rewire the brain … Read more on InformationWeek West Lothian weight loss pair are fit for a new challenge He said: “A couple of things happened. An old school friend of mine had a stroke aged 38 and doctors blamed his lifestyle. I also ran in the Gala Day dad's 60 metres race, where I won but took about 10 minutes to recover and get my breath back. “It was … Read more on Scottish Daily Record Read more... ...

From Burn Survior to Firefighter

...  scars cause pain in Bates' back, along with problems with her legs. … As part of physical therapy, she started drawing. In fifth grade she joined the art club, and … Read more on Newnan Times-Herald Surgeons save boy's nearly severed hand With intense physical therapy, he is expected to regain good use of his hand within a year, Goldfarb said, adding, “It's great.” A rock of a boy, Devin hopes to get back to playing football, wrestling with his two dogs and playing video games. Trying … Read more on The Providence Journal Read ...

Have You Seen This Movie?

Question by roast_beef: Have you seen this movie? I saw a documentary on tv (I think HBO) late one night. It follows three young people who got brain damage from alcohol related accidents. They have problems with their short term memories and controlling their emotions. One girl has very little short term memory. One of the guys can’t control his anger and its caused him to have major depression with suicidal thoughts. Has anyone seen this and can you tell me the name of it? Thank you. Toxic Tales was it. I’ve been looking for it for awhile. Best answer: Read more... ...