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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. Seasonal affective disorder.We'll tell you why it occurs, what's being done to treat the clinically depressed and why there's a little bit of SAD in all of us and a one on one interview with Congressional Candidate Barney Brannen. He'll share his plan for New Hampshire's future. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We begin tonight with a summary of today's state news. |
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Pollution from fossil-fuel burning power plants shortens the lives of 67 people in New Hampshire every year. That's according to a new study released by the National Clean Air campaign. The report also suggests that nearly half of those deaths could be prevented if power plants reduced their pollution by 75-percent. New Hampshire has three fossil-fuel burning power plants. They're in Bow, Newington and Porstmouth. Last week the candidates for governor signed a declaration with New Hampshire Clean Water Action to help reduce power plant pollution. |
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People in the North Country are talking today about the first gubernatorial debate in their region in state history. Presidential candidates have stumped the region. but rarely have candidates for governor spent time there. Last night's debate in Berlin attracted 250 people. Questions were submitted by North Country voters and focused economic development, jobs, transportation and health care. |
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The second day of a lawsuit filed by 27 towns against New Hampshire over the statewide property tax focused on property value assessments. Lawyers for the plaintiff towns say the state uses outdated property values and arbitrary assessment policies in distributing revenues from the statewide tax for education. The tax is a temporary solution to bankroll education. |
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New Hampshire's favorite swimmer has been recognized again for her talent and spirit. Olympic gold medalist Jenny Thompson has been named Sportswoman of the year by the Women's Sports Foundation. The Dover swimmer is the most decorated U-S woman athlete in Olympic history with a total of ten medals. |
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That's the news summary. We'll be back with our focus on Seasonal Depression, our one on one interview with Congressional Candidate Barney Brannen and more after the weather. |
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TONIGHT MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH PATCHY DRIZZLE AND FOG LOWS 35 TO 45 TOMORROW PATCHY FOG AND DRIZZLE EARLY THEN LIGHT RAIN LIKELY DURING THE AFTERNOON HIGHS 45 TO 50 NORTH AND THE 50s SOUTH THURSDAY CLOUDY AND WINDY SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS HIGHS IN THE 40s NORTH 50s SOUTH |
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- SOT Elsa Lind "And people in the north call that 'going into the tunnel.' When winter sets in they say, "We're going into the tunnel." And people are very tired and there's a high suicide rate." -- track Elsa Lind is talking about Norway. She knows how the long hours of darkness affect people there. Even though she moved to New Hampshire, the short hours of sunlight in fall and winter have taken their toll. ----------- "I started to dread the onset of winter so bad, that in the autumn, late summer, in the autumn, I would scurry around and sign up for courses, get lots of tickets for concerts. Just, just try to fortify myself." ----------- track - Seasonal affective disorder otherwise known as SAD has some of the same symptoms as depression. But - the symptoms of SAD only appear in the fall - when the days get shorter. Once the days get longer- the symptoms disappear. Fatigue is one hallmark symptom. -- SOT 3:38:33 If someone used to sleep eight hours a night - a good night's sleep and then they just don't get rested and they get up in the morning and they're sleeping 10 11 12 13 hours a day and they don't feel rested or show interest in kinds of things usually enjoy. They need to take it seriously. 3:38:57 -- In addition to fatigue and the tendency to oversleep, there are other hallmark symptoms of sad. SYMPTOMS OF SAD Fatigue Tendency to Oversleep Change in appetite Weight Gain Irritability Loss of interest in sex Decreased Concentration Inability to complete tasks - track Just what causes SAD - no one is certain. It's thought the lack of sunlight causes melatonin levels to increase. Melatonin is a naturally occuring hormone which promotes sleep. Another explanation - the lack of light disrupts your body's internal clock. One thing is certain - if a person is diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder there are treatments that help. -- SOT 3:34:05 It's a depression most often treated by light usually a full spectrum light. The purpose of which is almost to simulate a nice sunny spring day. 3:34:18 -- Light therapy involves exposing people to special lamps that are 10 to 20 times brighter than ordinary indoor lights. It has been found to be most effective if a person sits in front of the lights early in the day. If a person is diagnosed with SAD, there are also lifestyle changes that may help -like walking outdoors on sunny days, even during the winter months. Exercise may help along with trying to sleeping less and eating fewer carbohydrates. But before you begin treating symptoms which may be related to SAD, you'll want to get a diagnosis. -- SOT 3:35:40As a clinician I would worry that people may be missing out on treatment by misdiagnosing themselves so I think is someone thinks they have it they should check with their doctor and get a good evaluation. 3;35:54 Discussion do women get it more than men from out of it ----------- Elsa Lind diagnosis of SAD requires that a person has experienced depression and other symptoms in at least two consecutive winters, followed by non-depressed periods in the spring and summer. Also, there must be no other explanation for the changes in mood and behavior. It's often difficult to diagnose SAD because other disorders may mimic SAD. Researchers first thought that lack of sunlight affects levels of melatonin, a hormone. However, studies on the role of melatonin in SAD are inconclusive. Some researchers believe that a lack of sunlight disrupts circadian rhythms, which regulate your body's internal clocks. There's evidence that SAD occurs more often in people who live in higher latitudes. Yet SAD also occurs in southern countries such as India. In an accompanying editorial, David H. Avery, M.D., of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, wrote: "All 3 studies add to the literature suggesting that morning bright light is superior to evening bright light, a good control condition. Together, the placebo-controlled trials and morning-vs-evening studies strongly support the efficacy of morning bright light in the treatment of SAD and help establish bright light therapy as a first-line treatment for SAD." Even so, the mechanism by which light therapy works is not fully explained, and it's also clear that light therapy doesn't work for everyone. Seeking professional help Despite the uncertainty about SAD, you can do something about depression. Options for treatment Although light therapy is widely used for SAD, there are other treatment options, including antidepressant medications and counseling. You should discuss treatment options with your physician or mental health professional. |
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In business headlines today. The report card is in on New Hampshire's economy. But the Corporation for Enterprise Development says improvement is needed. While the Granite state earned A's and B's in areas like quality of life, wages and employment, it scored poorly in energy prices, math scores, digital infrastructure and transportation. The report suggests the state invest in technology pipelines, highways and education to improve its development potential. Oil prices are on the agenda at the state capitol tomorrow. Representative George Brown is hosting a public meeting on the high cost of fuel at the Legislative Office Building. Room 307. 11am. It's not how much you save. it's how you save your money that's making news. The consumer federation of america says americans are missing out on billions of dollars in interest each year by keeping their money in traditional savings accounts. Most people surveyed didn't even know how much interest their accounts were earning. |
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Funding education and health care are on the agenda for many candidates this political season. Candidates for Governor and Congress have been outlining their plans here on New Hampshire Outlook for the past few weeks. Tonight, I'm joined by Barney Brannen who is here to tell us why he should replace Charlie Bass in the 2nd Congressional District. |
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Coming up on the next New Hampshire Outlook. Has it happened to you? You're driving down the highway and suddenly, out of nowhere someone cuts you off? Tomorrow ride along with a police officer who is on patrol in a new campaign to crackdown on aggressive drivers. Plus Gubernatorial candidate Mary Brown joins us in the studio for a one on one discussion on the issues. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for Keeping Up Appearances. We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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Hello, I'm Allison McNair. Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Has it happened to you? You're driving and suddenly, out of nowhere someone cuts you off? Ride along with a police officer on patrol in a crackdown on aggressive drivers. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Everyone feels a little bit down when the leaves start falling from the trees. But for some people, the onset of fall brings a host of physical and emotional problems. The diagnosis: seasonal affective disorder. OUT: Joining me now is Dr. Andrew Kunkemueller from Hampton Health. |