You Don't Say!

I guess you could say I'm a health reporter. I usually report on health-related topics. That being said, I have a number of legitimate sources to keep up with health news. Some of the studies that are posted baffle me. Why? Because, they're so obvious! It's information that should come as no surprise to the public, or is slightly tweaked for a new angle. I can only explain what I mean by examples...

"Heart Problems + Depression = Increased Heart Failure Risks"

You don't say! We've known all along that stress leads to heart problems. Thank goodness a scientists was bright enough to link together stress and depression and realize that perhaps depression raises one's risk of heart failure!

"Genetic Link: Depression More Likely in Teens With Depressed Parents"

Re-he-heally! You don't say! Let me get this...scientists have long known that mental disorders are genetic. Now you're telling me teens are more likely to be depressed if their parents are?! I wish you would have told me sooner!

"Patterns: Living Near a Highway Linked to Arthritis"

You've got to be kidding me! I swear, as long as you have the title, you can conduct a study to prove anything is possible! Think about it. No matter WHAT you decide to "study," there will always be a result. I could do a study on whether or not people living with cats are more prone to armpit sweat. Or, how about this? Those who eat more oatmeal are more likely to develop genital herpes! A little extreme? Perhaps. The point is, you can survey people, and there will always be a result. That doesn't make it true. That, my friend, is why you'll always see certain words attached to news stories and articles, "could lead to..." "might cause..." "possibly linked to..." You get the point.

"Seniors Can Enjoy Sex Into Their 80s"

No comment.

That's enough sarcasm for one day.

Cheers,

Meg