Archive for the ‘Anxiety’ Category

Frankincense and Mirth

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Pharmacologists in Israel have found that frankincense, a whitish resin tapped from the veins of a shrubby tree, relieves anxiety and depression, at least in mice. Related PostsWho’s That Girl?She once led the fashion pack, but truth be told, Madonna is no longer daring. ...

When Thumbs Up Is No Comfort

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

As public figures are stricken with harrowing illness, the images of them as upbeat have almost become routine, and whether such images inspire patients, or reinforce unrealistic expectations, remains an open question. Related PostsNo related postsOriginal post by By JAN HOFFMAN and software by Elliott Back