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Howard G. Smith, M.D. is a former radio medical editor and talk show host in the Boston Metro area. His "Medical Minute" of health and wellness news and commentary was a regular weekday feature on WBZ-AM, WRKO-AM, and WMRE-AM. His popular two-way talk show, Dr. Howard Smith OnCall, was regularly heard Sunday morning and middays on WBZ.

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Sep 30, 2019

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/XC4XX8lSwtw

 

Nearly 40% of Americans state that today’s divisive politics are stressing them out.  Even more distressing is that 4% are driven to suicidal thoughts.

 

Political scientists at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln surveyed some 800 subjects.  The data show that:

  • 32% are unnerved by the relentless controversies on cable news.
  • 29% lose their tempers more easily.
  • 20% have lost friends over political fights.
  • 11% report physical health deterioration.

 

To combat sickening politics, turn off cable news, exercise, get outdoors, and read.  Impose a “no politics” rule when you gather with friends if you want them to remain friends.

 

Medical University of Vienna. "People in unhappy relationships more likely to have suicidal thoughts." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 7 September 2016. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160907081921.htm

 

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