Category: Health

Execute pro-poor agenda of Modi government, Amit Shah tells BJP CMs

Asserting that BJP has ushered in an era of “politics of performance”, its president Amit Shah on Saturday asked the party’s chief ministers to make their states an effective instrument for execution

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Brian from Obama’s ‘because of him’ ad should say ‘because of Bush’; employed since 2006

http://twitter.com/#!/FirstTeamTommy/status/200687376694124545

Blame Bush!

As if the #BecauseofObama hashtag sparked by the ad wasn’t funny enough, now it appears that the ad itself is one hilarious flop. See, it seems Brian inherited his employment from the Bush administration.

Don't let the truth get in the way of a good ad! #Obama Ad Claims to Have Helped Man Get a Job; Man Employed Since 06 http://t.co/XBpW2LJP

— Chris Gomez (@FrogSupply) May 10, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/05/10/brian-from-obamas-because-of-him-ad-should-be-saying-because-of-bush-employed-since-2006/

The Five Core Skills of Mindfulness

Unlike general definitions and concepts of mindfulness, Five Core Skills describes in clear language a skill-based and integrated practice you can use right away to reduce stress, minimize suffering and enhance life. With the insights, exercises and meditations in Part One, all the resources are there to experience the peace of living more mindfully. In Part Two, author Terry Fralich draws on his 35 years of experience with personal essays about mindfulness in the context of nature, relationships, sex and service … sharing the magic and miracles fully revealed with mindfulness practice over time. Reviews: “Masterful blend of stories, reflection, practices and neuroscience.” ~ Donald Altman, author of One-Minute Mindfulness, The Mindfulness Code, The Joy Compass, Living Kindness, Art of the Inner Meal, and 12 Weeks to Mindful Eating

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Jesse Jackson Jr. ‘exhausted’: Twitter speculates

http://twitter.com/#!/politico/status/217395150081626113

Uh oh.  Is “exhaustion” the new code word for “problems of an uncomfortable nature”?

Politico reports:

In a brief statement released Monday, Jackson’s staff disclosed that the lawmaker has been on medical leave since June 10. Jackson, who has served in Congress since 1995, has not voted in the House since June 8, voting records show.

A spokesman for Jackson did not know when the lawmaker would return to Washington.

Because he is a politician, the Twitterverse is naturally skeptical.

Hmmm. . .“@foxnation: Rep Jesse Jackson Jr Takes Leave For 'Exhaustion' http://t.co/YXFMXUPh”

— Claire Mahoney (@TaggertGirl) June 26, 2012

Sex scandal? RT @politico: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. to take leave of absence due to "exhaustion"' http://t.co/W3WejLhc

— Phineas Fahrquar (@irishspy) June 26, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. on leave for "exhaustion." Apparently his father tried to explain both seasons of Game of Thrones to him in one sitting.

— Mitch (@Lifeisamitch) June 26, 2012

Cong. Jesse Jackson Jr on medical leave for "exhaustion." Exhausted from answering the feds' questions re: how much for the Obama sen. seat?

— Mary Dixon (@MaryLDixon) June 26, 2012

@MaryLDixon Makes it tougher for the FBI to grab you at the crack of dawn when you're hospitalized. #weareexhaustedofhim

— Roy Kissel (@roykissel) June 26, 2012

We wish Jackson a speedy recovery from whatever ails him and sympathize, as America is pretty exhausted too.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/06/25/jesse-jackson-jr-exhausted-twitter-speculates/

GABA and Sleep

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the main neurotransmitter regulating sleep. The majority of drugs presently in use for the treatment of sleep disorders act by enhancing GABAergic neuronal inhibition. The GABA system is, therefore, of prime clinical relevance for the therapy of insomnia. The focus of this volume is on the neuropsychopharmacology and the clinical impact of the GABA system in regulating sleep and wakefulness. It presents molecular, neuropharmacological, systems-biological and clinical approaches to the understanding of the mechanism of action of GABA and GABAergic drugs. It also explores the role of GABA in the basic drives that affect sleep, and the influences that adapt sleep and wakefulness to external events.

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