Mental Health

Global Dementia To Triple By 2050

ISSUE 48•16 | 04.13.12 | American Voices

As quality of life improves around the world, the rate of dementia is on track to triple within the next 40 years, creating a financial burden on those caring for aging family members. more»
Nihilist Quilting Project A Depressing Success

ISSUE 47•15 | 04.21.11 | Radio News
Nation's Music Snobs Protest Predictable Use Of Metallica, Pantera To Torture Prisoners

ISSUE 45•47 | 11.21.09 | News

WASHINGTON—"What those poor people have had to suffer through is a terrible, shameful travesty,” said Rolling Stone's David Fricke. "Can you imagine being forced to listen to Deicide and Drowning Pool all day long?" more»
Sugar Ray Thrilled To Be Playing In Man's Head

ISSUE 43•43 | 10.27.07 | News

SAN DIEGO—"It's great to be back," announced frontman Mark McGrath, whose band followed thoughts of a turkey sandwich and a reminder to pay the electric bill. more»
It's Not Easy Being A Frotteur

ISSUE 43•43 | 10.24.07 | Commentary

I know what you're thinking: Surreptitiously rubbing one's crotch against nonconsenting women in crowded areas in order to achieve sexual arousal... more»
In The Know: Is The Government Spying On Paranoid Schizophrenics Enough?

ISSUE 43•42 | 10.18.07 | In The Know

Panelists discuss ways to care for the nation's paranoid schizophrenics, such as hiding cameras in their homes or audio transmitters in their ears. more»
Area Man Has Sad Little Routine For When He Needs Cheering Up

ISSUE 43•38 | 09.21.07 | News

TIPTON, IN—To raise his spirits, Wes Mendic holds a "mini-Thanksgiving," which consists of microwaved turkey medallions, canned cranberry sauce, and a paper plate. more»
Study: Casual Sex Only Rewarding For First Few Decades

ISSUE 43•36 | 09.05.07 | News

ARLINGTON, VA—"Sadly, many of these promiscuous singles may never realize how miserable a lifetime of supremely pleasurable sex can make them," said Dr. Sullivan. more»
Meaninglessness Of Preseason Game Plunges Jeremy Shockey Into Existential Crisis

ISSUE 43•34 | 08.23.07 | Sports News in Brief

NEW YORK—Struggling to find purpose in life after his realization that the Giants' 13-12 victory over the Ravens Sunday night would have no... more»
Study: Many Americans Too Fat To Commit Suicide

ISSUE 43•23 | 06.08.07 | News

LOS ANGELES—A disturbing percentage of Americans are too large to ascend a footstool, too inflexible to kick it away, and too heavy to dangle from an ill-fitting rope. more»
MySpace Outage Leaves Millions Friendless

ISSUE 43•22 | 05.30.07 | News

BEVERLY HILLS, CA—It is feared the sudden lack of online companionship could inflict long-term psychological damage among MySpace's 150 million users. more»
Brain Sacrifices Survival Instinct To Make Room For Jingle

ISSUE 43•21 | 05.28.07 | Radio News
Dog Experiences Best Day Of Life For 400th Consecutive Day

ISSUE 43•21 | 05.26.07 | Radio News
Rhetorical Pleasantry Elicits 45-Minute Response

ISSUE 43•20 | 05.18.07 | News

KANSAS CITY, MO—"When he put his hand on my shoulder, I knew it would be a while," recalled Harding, who could not escape from the monologue. more»
Slightly Upset Woman Declared Insane

ISSUE 43•19 | 05.09.07 | Radio News
Area Mom Freaking Out For No Reason Again

ISSUE 43•19 | 05.07.07 | Radio News
Antipsychotics Reduce Sex Drive

ISSUE 43•17 | 04.23.07 | American Voices

A study of people taking antipsychotic drugs for treatment of schizophrenia shows reveals that diminished sexual function is an unwanted side effect.... more»
Nanny Subs For Wife At Couples Counseling

04.17.07 | Newswire
Scarface Onesie Social Worker's First Tip-Off

ISSUE 43•14 | 04.04.07 | News in Photos
April 4, 1965

ISSUE 43•14 | 04.02.07 | History

One Million Teen-Age Girls Stricken In Beatlenemia Epidemic more»
The Secret

ISSUE 43•11 | 03.14.07 | Infographic

The Secret—the new self-help book and DVD that purports to channel ancient wisdom and claims that if you ask the universe for... more»
202 Chemicals Linked To ADHD, Autism

ISSUE 43•08 | 02.23.07 | American Voices

Researchers have identified 202 industrial chemicals and compounds that may be linked to the rise in autism and ADHD. What do you think? more»
Anger-Bottling Factory Explodes

02.20.07 | Newswire
Apartment Creates Illusion Of Well-Rounded Life

ISSUE 43•02 | 01.13.07 | Radio News
Paranoid Optimist Thinks Everyone Is Out To Get Him A Present

ISSUE 42•47 | 11.23.06 | Radio News
Colts Claim To Still Be Undefeated: 'We Beat Ourselves'

ISSUE 42•47 | 11.23.06 | Sports News in Brief

DALLAS—Indianapolis Colts players and coaches informed reporters that their team still remains undefeated despite their poor showing against... more»
Crazy Uncle Makes Good Point About Bitch Aunt

ISSUE 42•39 | 09.28.06 | Radio News
Doctors: Terrell Owens Still A Threat To Go All The Way At Any Time

ISSUE 42•39 | 09.28.06 | Photo Finish
Beekeeper Slowly Becoming Bee Hoarder

ISSUE 42•39 | 09.25.06 | News in Brief

TULSA, OK—Neighbors of 68-year-old Eugenia Holmes said Monday that they fear that the veteran beekeeper has slowly transformed her... more»
My Grief Has Taken The Form Of Go-Karting

ISSUE 42•38 | 09.20.06 | Commentary

After my wife died, my whole world was torn apart. I had never faced such a devastating loss, and I didn't know how to cope. I found myself... more»

mental health

Global Dementia To Triple By 2050

Nihilist Quilting Project A Depressing Success

Nation's Music Snobs Protest Predictable Use Of Metallica, Pantera To Torture Prisoners

Sugar Ray Thrilled To Be Playing In Man's Head

It's Not Easy Being A Frotteur

In The Know: Is The Government Spying On Paranoid Schizophrenics Enough?

Area Man Has Sad Little Routine For When He Needs Cheering Up

Study: Casual Sex Only Rewarding For First Few Decades

Meaninglessness Of Preseason Game Plunges Jeremy Shockey Into Existential Crisis

Study: Many Americans Too Fat To Commit Suicide

MySpace Outage Leaves Millions Friendless

Brain Sacrifices Survival Instinct To Make Room For Jingle

Dog Experiences Best Day Of Life For 400th Consecutive Day

Rhetorical Pleasantry Elicits 45-Minute Response

Slightly Upset Woman Declared Insane

Area Mom Freaking Out For No Reason Again

Antipsychotics Reduce Sex Drive

Nanny Subs For Wife At Couples Counseling

Scarface Onesie Social Worker's First Tip-Off

April 4, 1965

The Secret

202 Chemicals Linked To ADHD, Autism

Anger-Bottling Factory Explodes

Apartment Creates Illusion Of Well-Rounded Life

Paranoid Optimist Thinks Everyone Is Out To Get Him A Present

Colts Claim To Still Be Undefeated: 'We Beat Ourselves'

Crazy Uncle Makes Good Point About Bitch Aunt

Doctors: Terrell Owens Still A Threat To Go All The Way At Any Time

Beekeeper Slowly Becoming Bee Hoarder

My Grief Has Taken The Form Of Go-Karting

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