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February 12, 2010
Volume 4, Issue 3

Violence & Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is quite possibly the most misunderstood mental illness known to mankind. The medical condition of schizophrenia-more often than not-is mistakenly associated with many prejudicial notions, including the belief that those inflicted with the illness have a split personality and are dangerous.

Alkermes unveils LAI proprietary platform for sz treatment

Alkermes, Inc. recently announced a new proprietary LinkeRx(TM) technology platform that will allow the company to create injectable extended-release versions of antipsychotics and other central nervous system (CNS) therapies.

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Fish oil may prevent schizophrenia: study

A new study points suggests fish oil may be a possible deterrent to schizophrenia.

Though the cause of schizophrenia remains unknown, one hypothesis is that people with the disease don’t process fatty acids correctly, leading to damaged brain cells. Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil could help brain cells to repair and stabilize.

Simple exercises you can do at home

(www.smartdietwiki.com)—If you are person who is often short on time but still have a desire to workout, you’ll be happy to know that there are number of exercises that you can do at home that will help you get in shape or maintain your current fitness level. You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars for a fitness membership. You can improve your cardiovascular health and lose weight without ever leaving your neighborhood. Below, is short list of simple exercises you can perform at home.

Jumping jacks: These are the exercises that you performed in grade school gym class. They are extremely easy and simple to do. They are also great for building up your cardiovascular health. If you haven’t exercised in a while, start slow. You’re not 10 anymore. Try 3 sets of 50. If this is too much, too soon, shoot for 3 sets of 25 and then build up.

Living With Schizophrenia

Living With Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia Magazine CEO and Founder Bill MacPhee travels throughout North America to deliver his Living With Schizophrenia presentation with individuals from all walks of life - from consumers and caregivers, to mental health professionals and university students.

Living With Schizophrenia starts with Bill's promising future as a deep sea diver in the South China Sea, details his difficult journey from the depths of depression after being diagnosed with schizophrenia, and summarizes his life today at the helm of a successful publishing company. He uses the presentation to reach out to others affected by the disease to let them know they are not alone, and shares how he overcame the depression and apathy he once felt about life to regain control of his disease and his life. Bill's honest and inspiring story - peppered with humorous anecdotes about his own family - is sure to bring hope to anyone who hears it.

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