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 Stress Information - December 2, 2008
| A new poll reveals one-third of older Americans are not only having sweet dreams at night, but sleeping well, too. In addition, a Gallup polls shows men over 50 are getting the most out of their shut-eye. The poll also shows sleep is never completely peaceful for 8 percent of adults, while the remainder lose at least one night a week, according to results released today by the International Longevity Center-USA, a New York-based non-profit policy group | | The Bush administration is developing plans to ensure the nation is prepared for a possible travel ban and other restrictions in the event of a worldwide flu outbreak. On Tuesday, President Bush will announce his strategy to battle the next flu pandemic, whether caused by the Asian bird flu or some other super-strain of influenza | | Worrisome results from a new pan-European survey of over 250 cancer patients find patients with cancer are failing to receive appropriate treatment for anemia and therefore suffering un-necessarily from the debilitating fatigue it causes. The survey revealed that over half (58-percent) are not currently receiving EPO therapy (drugs which stimulate the production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells) for their anemia-related fatigue, despite the recommendation of European standards for anemia care | | With Halloween upon us, this year's holiday season is rapidly approaching, and recognizing the stress Americans are under, the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) has created the first-ever National Stress Out Week from November 7 to 14. In addition to encouraging Americans to relax and learn to manage their stress, National Stress Out Week will educate the public about the difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder | | Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche confirms reports it suspended shipments of the anti-viral drug Tamiflu to the United States in order to maintain a worldwide supply for the regular flu season. Roche spokesman Alexander Klauser, says, "We have temporarily suspended shipment of Tamiflu there." He stresses the temporary halt will not affect the U.S. government's order for the drug | |
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