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Interface Obsession Syndrome - round two...
2008-07-04 11:58:00 Follow on from The Six Kinds of Anti-FOSS Trolls, where I dropped a little bomb about interfaces, and followed up with Interface Obsession Syndrome. Thank all of you who've been responding, and have kept your rebuttals in the 'discussion and debate' range, rather than getting hot about it. I of course don't expect everybody to see it my way. I've seen this before; I get ahead of my time and what I say today, others end up saying five years later. So, I'll just gently nudge us towards a few points I'd like to point out, helped along by your well-thought-out comments, and probably leave it at that for now. "The king is wearing no cloths Troll" posted... "Some FOSS projects are half-done and really need to be fixed (a geek might like em, but real users need it finished, so not to have to dig in and do command line this and that)." I will never understand the stigma against command lines. Are there people out there who were beaten with keyboards when they were children? Ev...
Health note: Does Obama have Marfan Syndrome?
2008-07-02 03:28:00 The NYTimes has an interesting photo of Obama on one of their articles. THIS PHOTO. Maybe it’s an optical illusion, but dang, his arm is long, and his fingers are long…and as a doc, it made me stare… No problem. Probably tall and thin, like his father. Several others in his African family have the long thin ...
Interface Obsession Syndrome
2008-07-01 23:33:00 Who has Interface Obsession Syndrome? The computing world, that's who. All of it: designers, users, open source software, proprietary software, web designers, web surfers. Everybody. It's a disease. Last post, I boldly proclaimed (using my proclaiming voice, which makes the font bold and a size larger), "There is not a single thing wrong with a single FOSS program's user interface, anywhere, period." And I expected to get some reactions, and I did, and I'm ready to explain that line. I'll tell you right now: you're going to disagree with me. This will be one more of those times when you all wonder if I've gone off my rocker, and I will have to explain it again and again, and then a few more readers each time will gradually pick up the idea, until I've reached all that I can reach. But what the hey, you probably needed the intellectual exercise anyway. Here goes nothing: (1) Before there were computers, before there was technology, there was just humans and nature. (2) N...
Firsthand Account of Bush Derangement Syndrome
2008-06-26 07:00:00 Given the fact that we had some news to report yesterday, I wanted to welcome any new readers that might be visiting GayPatriot. You are welcome as long as you please wipe your feet at the door, and treat others as you wish to be treated. I would also like to apologize for my near-AWOL status ...
By: GayPatriot
Bush Derangement Syndrome is psychological transference
2008-06-20 14:15:00 So says Austin Bay. (Via Instapundit)
By: GayPatriot
My name is Brad and I have SDS (Sarcasm Deficiency Syndrome
2008-06-10 13:18:00 Rating: Excellent Read More...
My name is Brad and I have SDS (Sarcasm Deficiency Syndrome
2008-06-10 11:18:00 Here is my humours entry into the DSM manual. This is the diagnositc manual used by Doctors (eg: pschologists). Do determine various mental illness problems. So here is my contribution to the world of medical science. Take a quick read, do you know others with this problem as well? Read More...
The Wire Troll: Downs Syndrome
2008-06-08 18:27:00 Joel Zumaya, Detroit, RP: Assuming Zumaya can stay away from both stacking boxes in attics and sharpening his chops on Guitar Hero, he should be returning to the Tiger bullpen as early as next week. He’s coming off a very strong outing for the High-A Lakeland Flying Tigers, pitching two scoreless innings and hitting triple ...
By: The RotoFeed
Klinefelter Syndrome
2008-06-08 06:00:00 Klinefelter syndrome, 47,XXY, is a chromosomal condition that aff ects males. It is the leading cause of infertility and hypogonadism. Every cell in the body contains 23 pairs of chromosomes for a total of 46 chromosomes. ... [ This is a content summary only. Visit www.healthpdf.com for full content! ]
The Hubris Syndrome
2008-06-03 19:08:00 anthony @ 17:59 BST Lord Owen, or Dr. David Owen, as he then was, thrashing out a deal with Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe in what was then Rhodesia as a dashing young Foreign Secretary in the late 1970s. Below is a review of his book, In Sickness and in Power, by the current Foreign Secretary, ...
By: Suzie-Q
Kiss And Condi's "Stockholm Syndrome"
2008-06-02 19:23:00 Via the AP here, it turns out that Our Gal Condi Rice has become the newest recruit of the ?Kiss Army,? having met bandleader Gene Simmons at the hotel in Sweden where Rice was attending an international conference on Iraq?"It was really fun to meet Kiss and Gene Simmons," she told reporters, noting they seemed well informed about current events. The band had asked if she could stop by after she finished dinner with the Swedish foreign minister and Rice readily agreed, she said.Simmons and his crew, who are on a European tour, weren't wearing their trademark stage makeup, but were recognizable as rock stars to even non-fans by their hair, according to State Department officials who were with Rice.I?m sure it wasn?t hard for Condi to spot a middle-aged, paunchy white guy with a poofy ?70s ?fro, was it?Putting aside the fact that the music of Kiss is utterly mundane as far as your humble narrator is concerned (I?ll give them credit for about 4-5 songs that were actually good, but tha...
About hypoplastic left heart syndrome
2008-06-01 12:36:00 Congenital heart defects are problems in the heart present at birth. One of the most complex and rare congenital heart conditions is hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition in which the left side of the heart is critically underdeveloped. If your baby is born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the left side of the heart can’t ...
By: B-Health
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
2008-06-01 10:31:00 For women with irregular periods, a common diagnosis is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, where they may have a combination of symptoms including irregular or absent periods, a tendency to carry excess weight (especially around the tummy), pimples, excessive facial or body hair and sometimes difficulty falling pregnant. Many women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome do not have ...
Many meanings of PMS! All About PMS Premenstrual syndrome.
2008-05-31 16:22:00 Many meanings of PMS! Pass My Shotgun Psychotic Mood Shift Perpetual Munching Spree Puffy Mid-Section People Make me Sick Provide Me with Sweets Pardon My Sobbing Pimples May Surface Pass My Sweatpants Pissy Mood Syndrome Plainly; Men Suck Pack My Stuff Potential Murder Suspect Puh, men suck! Please, More Snacks! PARDON MY SHOUTING! Punish My Spouse PMS - PMS. All About PMS Premenstrual syndrome PMS - PMS. pictures 2008 Premenstrual syndrome - Dealing With Pms --- --- Love Stories from all Cities and countries A to Z ---<--{(@ Visit Sweden my beautiful country! ---<--{(@ Hotel Discounts and Travel Savings ---<--{(@ List of Product Directories from around the world. The E. Club Import Export B2B Online Resources The Embassy-Club.com www.embassy-club.com ---<--{(@ Free online games A to Z ---<--{(@ Photos from different countries Represent your country or your City ---<--{(@ ...
Exotic Dancer Behavioral Studies - Hot/Cold Syndrome
2008-05-31 06:56:00 In the strip clubs sometimes you have the pleasure of working with beautiful, talented and extraordinary women. It sounds like a cliché, but some of them just radiate a star quality. OK I know, I?m talking strippers here, but honestly a few of them take their ?career? seriously and are truly talented when it comes to certain aspects of their job. Then there are the others that are so pathetic, manner less and annoying it just makes you shake you head. The business has changed and those lovely, talented and respectful girls are getting few and far between. Most often you will find yourself amongst a bunch of selfish, whining, complaining bitches that just make you want to pull your hair out. You wonder who would ever put up with their shit? How bout this for a statement: They actually give strippers a bad name. I guess the only way that would never sound weird is by coming from someone who worked in the industry. Some days you love your job and some days you hate it. It often depend...
By: Beyond the Neon
Chronic fatigue syndrome: first-hand advice from an expert psychologist...
2008-05-30 21:01:00 The New York Times recently interviewed Leonard Jason, Ph.D. a professor of psychology at DePaul University in Chicago. I thought readers would benefit from Dr. Jason's insight into this baffling disease. Dr. Jason director of the university’s Center for Community Research. He is on the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee to the federal Department of Health and Human Services and is a board member of the International Association for CFS/ME, an advocacy group. Q: What is it about chronic fatigue syndrome that makes it so challenging for many people — patients themselves, doctors, family members? A: Fatigue is a universal human experience, and in fact most people are very hard-working and feel fatigued a lot of the time. And severe fatigue is one of the most common complaints that people bring to their physicians. Because so many people have general fatigue and continue to function, they think, “What’s that? That’s not a disease, it’s just a fact of life.” ...
Rett syndrome gene found to be full of surprises
2008-05-30 02:02:00 Rett syndrome gene found to be full of surprises Published: Thursday, 29-May-2008 Medical Research News A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has transformed scientists' understanding of Rett syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes autistic behavior and other disabling symptoms. Until now, scientists thought that the gene behind Rett syndrome was an "off" switch, or repressor, for other genes. But the new study, published today in Science, shows that it is an "on" switch for a startlingly large number of genes.Rett syndrome is caused by a deficiency of the MECP2 gene. It occurs almost exclusively in girls, robbing them of language, cognitive and fine motor skills around the time they are learning to walk. Having extra copies of MECP2 can also cause Rett-like symptoms.By manipulating the number of copies of the MECP2 gene in mice, the authors of the new study found that it controls thousands of other genes, suppressing some, but activating most. The res...
Tics, recycled glass, WiiFit, and a $120 cake
2008-05-28 04:45:00 If only there was more time in a day. I just can’t seem to get done all that I have to do and more importantly, what I want to do, in a day. I’m really perturbed that I can’t fit blogging in my life like I once could. Hopefully I will have more time this ...
Gastric Bypass Surgeries and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
2008-05-28 00:00:00 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, (PCOS), is a metabolic disorder where undeveloped follicles collect on the ovaries causing a hormonal imbalance. This imbalance can affect fertility, increase body hair on some areas and thin hair in other regions. Sufferers have excessive fat around the midsection which they find difficult if not impossible to lose. PCOS patients ...
irritable bowel syndrome treatment
2008-05-27 16:18:00 New remedies for irritable bowel Just when you thought it was safe to come out of the bathroom, the popular irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) drug Zelnorm?blamed for boosting the risk of heart attack and stroke-gets pulled off the market. That’s a tough break if you’re among the estimated 30 million American women with IBS. When untreated, ...
Steven Johnson Syndrome Symptoms
2008-05-27 10:15:00 Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a potentially fatal syndrome caused by a severe allergic reaction to some drugs.Stevens Johnson Syndrome can be caused by these types of drugs: painkillers rheumatoid arthritis antibiotics drugs for bi-polar disorder non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) barbiturates anticonvulsants sulfa antibiotics penicillinsStevens Johnson Syndrome can be caused by these medications Bextra Arava Remicade Ibuprofen Daypro childrens Motrin Advil Topamax Lamectal Allopurinol Phenytoin Carbamazepine valdecoxibIf you have been taking one of these drugs and are experiencing symptoms of SJS, you should talk to a doctor immediately. Symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome Include: persistent, serious rash persistent fever conjunctivitis flu-like symptoms inflammation of the mucosal membranes (mouth, throat, eyes, genital tract, intestinal tract) ulcers inside the mouth inflammation of the tongue, gums and lips inflammation of the throat skin lesions blisters and ble...
By: Pippy Style
Free webinar: The Science of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): past, present
2008-05-26 20:29:00 Chronic fatigue is a struggle for many depression patients, so I wanted to share with you this upcoming webinar. It will help to give you coping strategies for this debilitating illness. The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association is hosting a free webinar on May 28th at 2:00PM Eastern. All you need is a phone and a computer. It will be hosted by the Association's president & CEO Kim McCleary and scientific director Suzanne Vernon, PhD, and will present an overview of the CFS science, live via the Internet. Here's a summary of the program:Learn what research has already uncovered about CFS and how it affects the human body. Discover what’s happening now in the field of CFS research. Hear what Dr. Vernon and the Association envision as the next steps on the path to discovery, and find out how The Campaign to Accelerate CFS Research is designed to build the capacity of the scientific community all over the world to find the answers underlying this complex illne...
Choline, Betaine and the Metabolic Syndrome
2008-05-26 20:15:00 Blood levels of choline and betaine may exert a powerful metabolic effect that influences both weight and body composition. Choline is involved in the synthesis of blood lipids, including cholesterol and triglycerides, and is a precursor of betaine. Homocysteine is a powerful risk factor for heart disease. Betaine serves as a methyl donor and helps to ...
Toxic Milk Syndrome
2008-05-25 21:12:00 The milk of a mother cat can become toxic to her kittens due to breast infections such as mastitis. Commercial milk replacement may also be toxic if it has turned bad or has not been properly prepared. The signs of toxic milk syndrome can include diarrhea, excessive kitten volcalization, or a bloated stomach. Septicemia can ...
By: For Your Cat
Oil Company Derangement Syndrome
2008-05-22 23:01:00 Michelle has a good piece about the latest “dog and pony show” on Capital Hill involving oil company executives. Every time gas prices go up, Congress calls the oil company execs to appear at hearings so they can tell them to their face what greedy scumbags they are. The only reason this happens is to give ...
By: The Hot Joints
Speed 3: The McConaughey Syndrome
2008-05-21 15:15:00 Dazed & Confused star Matthew McConaughey began rehearsals this past weekend in Malibu for the third installment in the popular action film series. In the latest adventure, McConaughey plays a jogger who wakes up with a bomb strapped to his chest that must maintain a certain speed and remain fully clothed in the process. McConaughey ...
Is There a Stockholm Syndrome?
2008-05-18 14:00:00 On August 23, 1973, an escaped felon named Jan Erik Olsson walked into the Kreditbanken in central Stockholm and attempted to rob it at gunpoint. When Stockholm police arrived on the scene, Olsson opened fire and injured one policeman before taking four bank employees hostage. He demanded that his fellow convict, Clark Olafsson, be brought to the bank along with a sizable ransom in exchange for his hostages' lives. The police went along with Olsson's demands and arranged for Olafsson to be brought to the bank and a communication link to be established with the police negotiators. Over the course of the next five days, Olsson and Olafsson continued to hold the hostages and threatened to kill them if their demands went unmet. Finding the police negotiators to be too unreasonable, the hostage-takers even telephoned then-Prime Minister, Olaf Palme, and attempted to make their demands to him directly. After Palme refused their demands, he received a second call from hostage, Kristi...
By: Providentia
Is There a Stockholm Syndrome?
2008-05-18 14:00:00 On August 23, 1973, an escaped felon named Jan Erik Olsson walked into the Kreditbanken in central Stockholm and attempted to rob it at gunpoint. When Stockholm police arrived on the scene, Olsson opened fire and injured one policeman before taking four bank employees hostage. He demanded that his fellow convict, Clark Olafsson, be brought to the bank along with a sizable ransom in exchange for his hostages' lives. The police went along with Olsson's demands and arranged for Olafsson to be brought to the bank and a communication link to be established with the police negotiators. Over the course of the next five days, Olsson and Olafsson continued to hold the hostages and threatened to kill them if their demands went unmet. Finding the police negotiators to be too unreasonable, the hostage-takers even telephoned then-Prime Minister, Olaf Palme, and attempted to make their demands to him directly. After Palme refused their demands, he received a second call from hostage, Kristi...
By: Providentia
Barbie Syndrome: A Mockumentary To Watch
2008-05-14 11:20:00 The story of Barb E. Mattelhorn, a short mockumentary we call "Women On the Verge"
By: Chic Ilan
About Dressler?s syndrome
2008-05-13 13:09:00 Dressler’s syndrome is a complication that can occur following a heart attack or heart surgery. It occurs when the sac that surrounds your heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed. An immune system reaction is thought to be responsible for Dressler’s syndrome, which usually develops several weeks or months after heart tissue injury. Dressler’s syndrome causes fever and chest ...
By: B-Health
The Used Car - Little Man Syndrome
2008-05-13 07:00:00 For women, the car is a means to an end. No matter if it’s a Mercedes, a 4 x 4 or an escort van, it gets our kids to school, the shopping home, the dog to the vets and the rubbish to the tip. The end. For men, a whole different story surrounds his beloved baby ...
By: Resources zone
May 12th - This Day in History - Do You Have Goofy Syndrome? Cure the feeli
2008-05-12 06:00:00 May 12th - Today, we have our share of comedic characters making their debuts. Plus, yummy and delicious treats coax us into indulgence, creating the beautiful “sweet tooth” excuse. 1777 - First Ice Cream Advertisement - “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” Ice cream is the perfect remedy for a hot summer’s ...
By: Fabu Daily
About Irritable bowel syndrome
2008-05-10 11:23:00 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common disorders that doctors see. Yet it’s also one that many people aren’t comfortable talking about because the signs and symptoms may be embarrassing. Some signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are: Abdominal cramping Bloating and gas Diarrhea, constipation or both As many as one in five American adults ...
By: B-Health
The So-Called Old Tank Syndrome
2008-05-09 22:57:00 New tank syndrome is well documented, in fact there is an article on it on this website (http://www.aquaristsonline.com-/articles). (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The So-Called Old Tank Syndrome", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com-/blog/general/the-so-called-old--tank-syndrome/" });
By: Aquarists Online
The So-Called Old Tank Syndrome
2008-05-09 22:57:00 New tank syndrome is well documented, in fact there is an article on it on this website (http://www.aquaristsonline.com-/articles). (...)SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The So-Called Old Tank Syndrome", url: "http://www.aquaristsonline.com-/blog/general/the-so-called-old--tank-syndrome/" });
By: Aquarists Online
About Tourette syndrome
2008-05-09 13:17:00 Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder in which you display unusual movements or sounds over which you may have little or no control (tics). For instance, you may repeatedly blink your eyes, shrug your shoulders or jerk your head. In rare cases, you might even blurt out obscenities. An estimated 1 percent to 2 percent of ...
By: B-Health
Barbie Syndrome: A Mockumentary To Watch
2008-05-08 13:20:00 The story of Barb E. Mattelhorn, a short mockumentary we call "Women On the Verge"
By: Chic Ilan
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Explained
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By: medicine news
2nd season syndrome - Madejski
2008-05-07 12:15:00 The Royals have sunk into the bottom three after a miserable run of form and their Premier League status is no longer in their own hands.1 Vote(s)
By: JeQQ it
[Scary] Woman suffers from incurable fish odor syndrome - where is your cod
2008-05-04 22:49:00 (FishingVideoNews)
Another China Syndrome Looming?
2008-05-03 04:59:00 BABIES ARE DYINGIt is called Enterovirus 71 (EV71) So far a few cases have emerged in Malaysia. There are a number of cases in Singapore and quite a few in China. One of the big problems is the fact that we have no idea how serious the disease actually is. We're dealing with China, remember? To date (allegedly) 21 young children have died and around 3,000 others have come down with the intestinal virus known locally as Hand, foot, and mouth disease. (It is not related to the traditional hoof & mouth disease). The World Health Organization is worried ...
Marijuana Withdrawal Syndrome: A Bibliography
2008-04-30 06:09:00 Selected science references.The idea of marijuana addiction and withdrawal remains controversial in both private and scientific circles. For an unlucky few, a well-identified set of symptoms characterizes abstinence from heavy, daily use of pot. In this respect, marijuana addiction and withdrawal does not differ greatly from alcoholism--the vast majority of recreational users and drinkers will never experience it.For those that do, however, the withdrawal symptoms of marijuana abstinence can severely impact their quality of life. Since discussions of this topic so often veer off into political and cultural lines of argument, leaving science behind, I offer below a sampling of the growing medical and psychiatric literature on this aspect of drug use and abuse.For additional comments and discussions about symptoms, see Marijuana Withdrawal.References Aharonovich, E., Liu, X., Samet, S., Nunes, E., Waxman, R., & Hasin, D. (2005). Postdischarge Cannabis Use and Its Relationship to C...
By: Addiction Inbox
Mother Convicted In Munchausen Syndrome Case
2008-04-29 14:00:00 A Harris County jury has convicted a Texas woman accused of subjecting her young son to at least two unnecessary surgeries. Laurie Williamson, 44, was convicted Thursday of injury to a child in connection with the surgeries for implantation of a nerve-stimulation device and insertion of a gastric feeding button. She now faces the possibility of a life sentence. The punishment phase of the trial started Thursday and will resume next Tuesday. State child welfare officials and prosecutors said Williamson has Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a rare disorder in which a person fabricates or induces symptoms in others to gain attention. Prosecutor Mike Trent said Williamson manipulated doctors and her son's condition to get the surgeries. They added that over ten years, Williamson took her three children to at least 500 medical appointments. Child Protective Services took custody of the children in March 2006. Defense attorney Allen Isbell denied that his client has the syndrome. He sa...
By: Providentia
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Introduction, Symptoms and Treatment
2008-04-28 17:01:00 PCOS is a health problem that can affect a woman's menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, women with PCOS have these characteristics: - high levels of male hormones, also called androgens- an irregular or no menstrual cycle- may or may not have many small cysts in their ovaries. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs. PCOS is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age. What are the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? These are some of the symptoms of PCOS listed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: - infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding- infertility or inability to get pregnant because of not ovulating- increased growth of hair on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes- acne, oily skin, or dandruff- pelvic pain- weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extr...
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome
2008-04-28 16:36:00 Feline hyperesthesia syndrome is mostly seen in young cats under five years of age but can affect older cats as well. Vets describe this disorder as a neurotransmitter malfunction, meaning that it is similar to the panic attacks we as humans can experience. This disorder is seen more commonly in Burmese, Siamese, Abyssinian, and Himalayan ...
By: For Your Cat
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome About?
2008-04-28 07:00:00 The main symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain that comes and goes in a colicky manner, bloating where it feels like your stomach wants to explode, constipation or diarrhoea or both. In addition there is a change in the appearance and consistency of the stool in that it may be different colours and it is ...
By: Resources zone
CRIBBING SYNDROME!!!
2008-04-28 06:31:00 I remember the story of a grumpy old man who used to regale his visitors with his sad lif 344 Views | comments (30) | Tags: vat 69(2) plastic pot grumpy old man cribber sad life
By: Bitter Sweet
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome About?
2008-04-28 00:00:00 The main symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain that comes and goes in a colicky manner, bloating where it feels like your stomach wants to explode, constipation or diarrhoea or both. In addition there is a change in the appearance and consistency of the stool in that it may be different colours and it is ...
Recognizing And Coping With Asperger Syndrome
2008-04-27 07:00:00 Asperger Syndrome is a relatively mild form of autism that effects people in different ways than regular autism. Because it usually does not affect language, many people with Asperger Syndrome go undiagnosed. This is the one form of autism that is usually not caught at an early age and is instead a disorder that develops ...
By: Resources zone
Asperger’s syndrome may not lead to lack of empathy
2008-04-27 06:25:00 Asperger’s syndrome may not lead to lack of empathy By Tina Hesman SaeyApril 24th, 2008Web edition Text Size People with autism can feel others’ pain, two new studies show.Autism robs people of social and language skills and locks people in their own worlds. Scientists thought that the social defects were due in part to an autistic person’s inability to determine what other people think and feel and adjust behavior accordingly. But new research from scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands shows that the brains of people with Asperger’s syndrome or other high-functioning autism spectrum disorders do respond with empathy to others’ pain or emotion.Tania Singer of the University of Zurich in Switzerland and her colleagues studied people who have trouble identifying their own emotions, a condition known as alexithymia. “You need to understand your own feelings to understand the feeling of other people,” Singer says.The disorder isn’t well known and often doesn’t... |
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