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BOOK FEATURE
On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety An estimated 40 million American adults suffer from some type of anxiety disorder in any given year. Women are especially vulnerable; about 40 percent of them will have an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. And rates are increasing for young people—17 percent of college students were diagnosed with or treated for anxiety during the past year, up from 10 percent in 2008. Among those whose lives have been turned upside down by anxiety is Andrea Petersen. In On Edge: A Journey Through Anxiety (Crown), Petersen harnesses her personal experience and expertise as a health reporter to explore the biological mechanisms of anxiety and the groundbreaking research that might point the way to new treatments. During her sophomore year of college, Petersen experienced her first panic attack. After that, nothing was the same. She had spells of breathlessness, a racing heart, and uncontrollable fear that seemingly came out of nowhere. She worried that any twinge of pain was a sign that she was seriously ill or had an undiagnosed
disease. She was afraid of driving on highways, touching dirt, using a new tube of toothpaste and even licking envelopes. Fear, she said, ambushed her. Forced to withdraw from school, she spent half her time on the sofa, the other half getting EKGs, blood tests, CAT scans, MRIs, EEGs, and a variety of other tests. Doctors suspected multiple sclerosis (MS), a brain tumor, EpsteinBarr virus, even chronic fatigue syndrome. It took over a dozen doctors and almost a year before she was finally diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and treated. Although having a name for her symptoms and fears was an enormous relief,
identifying the problem was only the beginning of Petersen’s journey toward understanding it. Petersen offers readers a crash course in what happens in the brain of someone with anxiety. She excavates the role of genetics and the environment in mental illness by visiting with top neuroscientists and by tracing her family history—from her grandmother, who plagued by paranoia once tried to burn down her own house, to her young daughter, who Petersen worries might have inherited a genetic propensity toward anxiety. She candidly writes about how anxiety has colored her relationships—with
her family, friends, coworkers, and boyfriends—from the ones who were supportive to the ones who were overwhelmed and made a beeline for the exit. She writes about the history of how anxiety has been treated, and how anxiety has both bolstered and limited her own career. Along the way, she illuminates the differences between anxiety in men and women; looks at promising new research and treatments, many of which she’s tried herself; and introduces us to the people whose support has allowed her to make her life her own. On Edge is an important and timely book that shines a light on a condition that is too often invisible, or stigmatized. Brave and empowering, this is essential reading for anyone who knows what it means to live on edge. Peterson is a contributing writer at the Wall Street Journal, where she reports on psychology, health, and neuroscience. She is the recipient of a Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism and lives in Brooklyn, with her husband and daughter.
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Thousands Walk At Jones Beach For Mental Health
People of all ages came to Jones Beach on May 6 to walk for mental health at the 2017 NAMIWalks Long Island/Queens. The anti-stigma message was loud and clear along with praise and support for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). NAMIWalks has raised $230,672.00. Funds raised contribute to local NAMI programs and services. NAMI Queens/Nassau, lead NAMIWalks affiliate, is a nonprofit, grassroots organization committed to building better lives and ensuring dignity and respect for those affected by mental illness through support, education and advocacy. Visit www.namiqn.org or www.namiwalks.org/longislandqueens for more information. Pictured: Port Voices Team
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Improve Your Summer Sleep Schedule
Summer is the season to enjoy some rest and relaxation and recharge the batteries. However, for many of us, summer sleep is in short supply. With children out of school, extended hours of sunshine and steamy temperatures, getting sufficient restorative sleep can be a real challenge. In fact, all that fun in the sun can lead to a serious case of sleep deprivation. Most of us have heard of the “summer slide,” when students tend to lose math and reading skills over the summer vacation. However, academic learning isn’t the only thing that tends to slide during the warm weather months. There is also often a summer sleep slide that not only impacts children, but also plenty of adults. Fortunately, getting a restful night of sleep throughout the summer is doable, and you can even ensure that the rest of your family doesn’t fall into a negative summer sleep slide. The key is taking a few preventive measures to side step any potential summer sleep problems before they begin.
Maintain A Consistent Bedtime Routine Summer vacations and the freedom from the weekday school routine can lead to later bedtimes and disrupted sleep schedules for everyone in the family. This can be a very real problem that over time results in sleep deprivation. It’s important to balance the freedom of summer break with a family’s sleep needs. Preschoolers need 11 to 13 hours of sleep each night, and school age kids require 10½ to 12 hours. Most adults need seven to nine hours. Ideally, keep bedtimes consistent over the summer to keep internal clocks in check. “It’s important to maintain the same going-tobed and wake-up times,” said Dr. Preethi Rajan of Northwell Health’s division of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine. “Going to bed late and sleeping in can affect the natural rhythm of our sleep. Children get hyperactive and lose their ability to pay attention when their regular schedule is disrupted. Adults can feel groggy and tired through the day.”
Darken Your Bedroom After a long, dark winter, summertime sunshine is a welcome change, but it’s not so great when it impacts sleep. Living in a region where it’s still light outside during the evening hours can make it more difficult to fall asleep. To avoid a sleep problem, keep your bedroom dark at night with light-blocking curtains or blinds, as well as maintain consistency in your sleep routine. If you find it difficult to fall asleep, don’t be tempted to grab for an electronic device to lull yourself into dreamland. Digital technology impacts cognitive stimulation and can rev up the brain, which is the opposite of what should be happening before sleep. The bedroom should be an electronic-free zone, and ideally, there should be 15 to 30 minutes of technology-free time before heading to bed.
Keep It Cool With summer sun comes higher temperatures. A bedroom that is too warm can keep you awake at night. Falling asleep and staying asleep requires the body to lower its internal temperature. This can be more difficult if your bedroom’s temperature is not optimal. A few suggestions to keep it cool include:
Student Poster Contest For Substance Abuse Awareness Month In recognition of Substance Abuse Awareness Month in September, and to continue raising awareness of prevention, treatment and recovery initiatives, Nassau County invites children ages 12-15 to participate in a poster contest highlighting the dangers of illicit and prescription drugs, and the importance of saying NO. The theme of the contest is in line with the 2017 National Red Ribbon week campaign: Your Future Is Key, So Stay Drug Free. The posters will be displayed at Nassau County’s first-ever Recovery Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, Aug. 26, at Eisenhower Park, Parking Field 8, from 2 to 5
p.m. Attendees at the fair will have an opportunity (between 2 and 3:30 p.m.) to peruse and choose the poster they think conveys the best message. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. and prizes will be awarded to the winning students in each age group. Poster submissions should be dropped off at, or sent to, the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building at 1550 Franklin Avenue in Mineola by Tuesday, Aug. 15—to the attention of Eden Laikin. Children wishing to participate should write their name, age, grade and school on the back of their poster submission. Only one submission per child. Call 516-571-6105 for details.
• Keep windows tightly closed if the temperature outside is hotter than indoors • Use a fan to circulate cool air • Wear light bed clothing • Take a cool shower or bath before getting into bed • Don’t exercise within several hours of your regular bedtime
Could It Be A Sleep Disorder? Although there are temporary sleep problems that are more likely to occur during the summer, they may also indicate a larger sleep disorder. If you frequently experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to discuss them with your physician. • Difficulty falling or staying asleep • Daytime fatigue • Strong urge to take naps during the day • Irritability • Lack of concentration • Depression Want to learn more about overcoming sleep problems? Call the Katz Institute for Women’s Health Resource Center at 855-850-5494 to speak to a health specialist. —Submitted by Northwell Health
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Not All Jaundice Is Concerning A 15-year-old high school student stayed up all night to finish a term paper and in the morning, he looked in the mirror and noticed that his eyes were yellow. A 40-year-old woman develops a viral upper respiratory infection with a low-grade temperature. On a routine visit to the doctor, her eyes are noted to be yellow. A 56-year-old man is seen by his doctor for a routine physical examination. His laboratory tests reveal an elevated bilirubin. Further testing shows no other abnormality other than a mildly elevated indirect bilirubin. A 22-yearold man returns from the gym after a heavy workout, looks in the mirror and notices that his eyes are yellow. What commonality do these four people share? They all have jaundice (yellowing of the eyes) and they all are affected by a genetic disorder called Gilbert’s syndrome. Gilbert’s syndrome is a common disorder characterized by an elevated indirect bilirubin fraction. Bilirubin is a yellow breakdown product of normal heme catabolism. Bilirubin may occur in the body in an insoluble form called indirect bilirubin or in a soluble form called direct bilirubin. The insoluble, indirect form is transformed into a soluble or direct form
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in the liver. Total and direct bilirubin levels are measured from the blood, but indirect bilirubin is calculated from the total amount of bilirubin minus the amount of direct bilirubin. Gilbert’s syndrome is a benign condition. It does not cause any harm. It is extremely common occurring in about five percent of our population. The syndrome is caused by a decreased level in the enzyme, glucuronyl transferase, which
conjugates bilirubin. It is a hereditary condition, which is autosomal recessive. Gilbert’s syndrome is not associated with any increased disease or mortality. This syndrome is usually diagnosed after puberty and is more common in men than in women. Affected individuals often come to medical attention after a fast, during an infection, after vigorous exercise or in any period of extreme stress as these circumstances can lead to decreased bilirubin conjugation and therefore an increase in indirect bilirubin levels. The physical examination of these patients is usually normal except for some mild yellowness of the eyes. Laboratory tests other than an elevated bilirubin should all be normal. There is a potential consequence
HEALTH BRIEFS Brain Tumor Support Group Share feelings, concerns, experiences, ways to cope and more at The Brain Tumor Center’s support group for brain tumor patients, family members and caregivers on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 4 to 5:45 p.m. at Neurological Surgery, P.C. at 1991 Marcus Ave., Suite 108 in Lake Success. Tina Sapienza, L.M.S.W., O.S.W-C will facilitate the support meeting. Reservations are required. Call Richard Van Allen at 516-442-2250 for more information and to reserve a seat.
of having a low level of the bilirubin-processing enzyme and that is people with Gilbert’s have increased side effects with certain medications. In particular, certain medications used to treat HIV, elevated triglycerides, colon cancer and chronic myeloid leukemia, should be used with extreme caution. Because of this potential effect with certain medications, talk to your doctor before taking any new medications. There are no therapies needed for Gilbert’s syndrome as it is a benign condition. Interestingly, some studies have suggested a decreased colon and rectal cancer risk in people with Gilbert’s. This, however, has not been proven. David Bernstein, MD, FAASLD,FACG, AGAF, FACP, is the chief of hepatology at Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases and a professor of medicine at Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine.
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