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Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.

Ditch the laptop and pick up a pen, class. Researchers say it’s better for note taking: This article was published more than 9 years ago. Comment: Post TBI I was constantly taking notes because everything was forgotten. I used to watch TV documentary and if they were interesting I would write notes and then read them again. This proved to be a major coping mechanism

Democracy Dies in Darkness This article was published more than 9 years ago NationalClimateEducationHealthInnovationsInvestigationsNational SecurityObituariesScience Ditch the laptop and pick up a pen, class. Researchers say it’s better for note taking. By Elahe Izadi August 26, 2014 at 3:20 p.m. EDT Using technology in … Continue reading →

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webMD. Perfectionism: 6 Consequences to Watch For. Comment: Once at a lecture for people to attend re Bipolar, the psychiatrist said that some people with bipolar are excellent at their work and often this is about working for a boss, hence over zealous. Perfection demands very high standards, add in a dose of Highly Sensitive Person and mental illness is next to enter and impact severely on how you live your life.

Perfectionism: 6 Consequences to Watch For Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on August 17, 2021  Written by Martin Taylor What Is Perfectionism? 1. Decreased Productivity 2. Increased Vulnerability 3. Anxiety and Depression 4 min read ‌‌There may be someone in your life … Continue reading →

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The Alarming New Research on Perfectionism by Melissa Dahl, Health Journalist, The Cut. Comment: Trawling through old files so note this is 2014

psychology The Alarming New Research on Perfectionism psychology Sept. 30, 2014 The Alarming New Research on Perfectionism By Melissa Dahl, a health journalist.   Photo: Jamie Grill/Corbis Perfectionism is a trait many of us cop to coyly, maybe even a little proudly. (“I’m a … Continue reading →

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Mind and body connected intimately. Big enemy is anxiety. Professor Ian Robinson, Trinity College Dublin.

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Riken Centre for Brain Science, Japan: How different areas of the prefrontal cortex influence time variability in individual monkeys. “This information could help to tailor rehabilitation for people with injuries to their prefrontal cortex.” … “The prefrontal cortex—the brain region responsible for many of our higher cognitive functions—is thought to be involved. “It’s a metric that degrades with aging but also with brain damage, especially to the prefrontal cortex,” notes Tanaka. “But not much else is known beyond that.” Comment This is of particular interest to people frontal lobe damage from TBI, or Stroke.

About RIKEN Research News & Publications Careers Partnerships & Tech Transfer Home News & Publications Research News Jul. 18, 2024  Research Highlight Biology How different areas of the prefrontal cortex influence time variability in individual monkeys Different areas of the prefrontal … Continue reading →

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Riken, Centre for Brain Science Japan: Dopamine treatment alleviates symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease

Search About RIKEN Research News & Publications Careers Partnerships & Tech Transfer Home News & Publications Research News Aug. 7, 2024 Press Release Biology Medicine / Disease Dopamine treatment alleviates symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease Japanese Page A new way to combat Alzheimer’s disease … Continue reading →

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Times of Israel. Sleepwalking into a regional war

Featured Post Sleepwalking into a regional war The hostage deal is nearly dead, in no small part thanks to Netanyahu’s duplicity. His indecision is an existential threat to Israel Aug 8, 2024, 3:57 PM Please note that the posts on … Continue reading →

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RTE News: Colin Farrell launches his foundation for adult children with special needs in US. Comment: We never know what impacts in another person’s life. Thank you Colin and your son James for sharing.

Colin Farrell launches his foundation for adult children with special needs in US Updated / Thursday, 8 Aug 2024 10:29 Colin Farrell has announced he has launched The Colin Farrell Foundation in the US to support adult children with special … Continue reading →

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Eurasia Review: North Korea’s Missile Gamble: A Dangerous New Chapter In The Korean Peninsula Crisis – OpEd

File photo of North Korea test-firing ‘Long-Range Cruise Missile’: KCNA North Korea’s Missile Gamble: A Dangerous New Chapter In The Korean Peninsula Crisis – OpEd  August 7, 2024  0 Comments By Simon Hutagalung The recent deployment of 250 ballistic missile launchers by … Continue reading →

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Whitehall Study. English Civil Service – Baboons in the Serengeti and what we can learn from this invaluable. Research over years. Professor Sir Michael Marmot, UCL, Institute of Health Equity. Book “The Health Gap”.

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