April 12, 2013
Friday Round-Up: This Week in the News
- “While some conditions, such as seasonal affective disorder, are known to be associated with seasonal weather patterns, the connections between seasons and a number of major disorders were surprising.” Google Mental Health Searches Follow Seasons (health24.com)
- “With access to affordable housing severely restricted by budget cuts and a rising cost of living, local shelters have been crammed full throughout the winter.” Washington DC Facing Family Homelessness Crisis (Voice of America)
- “In short, even a little time without a paycheck can prevent a working-class family from moving up the economic ladder.” Even Brief Unemployment Can Have Long Consequences (Wall Street Journal)
- “Job loss can cause immediate heart issues, and the stress and bad habits that frequently come with unemployment can build up over time, causing cardiovascular damage, health experts say.” Unemployment’s Toll Can Be Heartbreaking: Resulting stress, anxiety, bad habits may lead to cardiovascular trouble (WebMD)