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"Media Contagion" Is Factor in Mass Shootings
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- Written by Super User Super User
- Published: 07 August 2016 07 August 2016
Denver, Colorado - People who commit mass shootings in America tend to share three traits: rampant depression, social isolation and pathological narcissism, according to a paper presented at the American Psychological Association’s annual convention that calls on the media to deny such shooters the fame they seek.
Brain Training Reduces Dementia Risk Across 10 Years
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- Written by Audrey Hamilton Audrey Hamilton
- Published: 07 August 2016 07 August 2016
Denver, Colorado - While many companies have long promised that their brain-training products can sharpen aging minds, only one type of computerized brain training so far has been shown to improve people’s mental quickness and significantly reduce the risk of dementia, according to research presented at the American Psychological Association’s Annual Convention.
You aren't your cancer diagnosis
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- Written by Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
- Published: 07 August 2016 07 August 2016
Scottsdale, Arizona - Having a diagnosis of cancer can take over your life. This is especially true during the intense period of initial diagnosis, treatment and immediate recovery.
Zika: What You Need to Know About the CDC Travel Advisory
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- Written by Deborah Balzer Deborah Balzer
- Published: 07 August 2016 07 August 2016
Jacksonville, Florida - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an emergency travel advisory after health officials in Florida identified local transmission of Zika virus in a Miami neighborhood. The CDC advisory recommends pregnant women and their partners avoid nonessential travel to Lynwood, a neighborhood in Miami, Florida where the Zika virus is active.
Mayo Clinic Ranked Number 1 in Phoenix and Arizona by U.S. News & World Report
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- Written by Jim McVeigh Jim McVeigh
- Published: 07 August 2016 07 August 2016
Phoenix, Arizona - Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix is ranked No. 1 in Arizona and the Phoenix metro area in the annual U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Hospital List released today.
Shots Fired 600 Block of S. 1st Avenue
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- Written by YPD YPD
- Published: 07 August 2016 07 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Yesterday at 3:27 a.m. offices were dispatched to the 600 Block of S. 1st Avenue in reference to multiple calls of hearing shots fired. Officers arrived in area and multiple casings were located. There is a report of damage to one residence. No injuries were reported.
Armed Robbery of vehicle from Americans Best Value Inn
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 07 August 2016 07 August 2016
Yuma, Arizona - This morning at approximately 3:16 a.m. officers were dispatched to a theft of vehicle from Americans Best Value Inn, 300 E. 32nd Street. The victim reported that six subjects, two with handguns, threatened him and took his vehicle and some personal items.