Stress

Right-wing 'reporter' makes mental health a political issue

2013-06-09 04:00:00

I cannot write this the way I want. Doing so would invade the privacy of too many people. But I can't be silent, either. Last week, you see, President Barack Obama spoke before a conference of mental health advocates at the White House. It is necessary,...

Scrabble at the Bain Center

2013-04-25 10:18:00

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Want to make work better? Bring a dog

2013-04-08 07:53:00

Bonnie Bessor's job can take its toll after a while. As executive director of Rebuilding Together, she's responsible for finding ways to help low-income Baltimore residents with home repair, maintenance projects and money to pay for the heat. But when...

Women should be concerned about low libido

2013-03-06 15:49:00

Low libido can not only ruin a women's sex life but could also cause her to miss out on some key health benefits. Dr. Valerie Omicioli, a certified menopause practitioner and clinical assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences...

Exercise may have prolonged effect on stress

2012-09-21 04:00:00

Those who exercise may already recognize that it immediately reduces their stress. But it may also help keep anxiety at bay well after the exertion, new research from the University of Maryland School of Public Health suggests. A period of moderate...

Vindication mixes with continued uncertainty for Exxon plaintiffs

2011-07-01 19:31:00

The oversized windows of Hans Wilhelmsen's house in Jacksonville command a view to the east of hills dotted with baled hay and stands of oak, maple and pine on the 70 acres he owns a mile south of where an Exxon station unleashed an underground flood of...

Damages in Balto. Co. Exxon leak suit rise to $1.5 billion

2011-07-01 09:08:00

Baltimore County jurors returned a verdict for punitive damages against ExxonMobil Corp. on Thursday that raises the total award stemming from an underground gasoline leak in 2006 to more than $1.5 billion, a figure that a plaintiffs' lawyer says could...

Verdict sealed in Exxon gas spill trial; proceedings continue

2011-06-28 17:37:00

ExxonMobil Corp. has lost its bid to avoid paying punitive damages in a case stemming from an underground gasoline leak in northern Baltimore County in 2006, but how much the international company will have to pay remains to be seen as the case...

Treating menopause symptoms

2012-01-11 12:41:00

Every woman will experience menopause, some in the normal course of aging and some before. It can bring on a host of symptoms in addition to hot flashes. But there are things that women can do, from improving their diet and exercising to finding the right...

Mother + Daughter: Partners in business

2011-07-27 11:16:00

When it comes to keeping a business in the family, fathers and sons are the classic combination that typically comes to mind. But for a few small businesses in Howard County, it’s the team of mother and daughter that brings a special touch to the...

Helping Maryland grow as Uncle Sam tightens belt

2011-07-29 12:57:00

Few states have as good a reason as Maryland to be nervous about cuts in federal spending. The U.S. government employs more than 280,000 Marylanders directly and many indirectly, thanks to the billions of dollars in federal contracts that businesses in...

Letter: Lawyer's assertions in dental death lawsuit 'ridiculous and insulting'

2012-05-13 11:22:51

My heart goes out to the family of Jenny Olenick, who by all accounts was a talented and wonderful teen. The May 5 article detailing events surrounding the filing of a malpractice suit, "Lawyers question teen's health before death," got my attention for...

A representative for Catherine Zeta-Jones confirmed in April that the actress underwent inpatient treatment for bipolar II disorder at a Connecticut mental health facility. Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depression, is typically lifelong and recurrent, said David J.

2011-12-15 15:12:20

Can good come from stress?

2011-11-16 16:02:06

. What the kids like: The chance to hear rap music on prime-time television when the genre was relatively young. The fish-out-of-water clashes between cool rapper Will and his Beverly Hills relatives, not to mention Will's penchant for slapstick physical comedy, made for plenty of laughs.

2011-10-19 10:00:04