enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Dymphna - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dymphna

    Mental health professionals, those suffering from mental illnesses [5] Dymphna [ 6 ] is a Christian saint honoured in Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] According to tradition, she lived in the 7th century and was martyred by her father.

  3. Martyr complex - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martyr_complex

    In some cases, this results from the belief that the martyr has been singled out for persecution because of exceptional ability or integrity. [1] Other martyr complexes involve willful suffering in the name of love or duty. This has been observed especially in poor families, as well as in codependent or abusive relationships.

  4. General paresis of the insane - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_paresis_of_the_insane

    General paresis, also known as general paralysis of the insane (GPI), paralytic dementia, or syphilitic paresis is a severe neuropsychiatric disorder, classified as an organic mental disorder, and is caused by late-stage syphilis and the chronic meningoencephalitis and cerebral atrophy that are associated with this late stage of the disease when left untreated.

  5. Dementia - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dementia

    In fact, dementia has become the leading cause of death for women in England. [298] There, as with all mental disorders, people with dementia could potentially be a danger to themselves or others, they can be detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 for assessment, care and treatment. This is a last resort, and is usually avoided by people ...

  6. What is Lewy body dementia? - AOL

    www.aol.com/lifestyle/jack-russell-great-white...

    Lewy body dementia symptoms. Lewy body dementia can cause various symptoms that may impact a person’s cognition, movement, sleep and behavior. According to the NIA, those can include: Hallucinations

  7. Alzheimer's disease - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimer's_disease

    Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Although the speed of progression can vary, the average life expectancy following diagnosis is three to twelve years. [11] [12] [13] The causes of Alzheimer's disease remain poorly understood. [16] There are many environmental and genetic risk factors associated with its ...

  8. List of causes of death by rate - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_causes_of_death_by...

    The causes listed are relatively immediate medical causes, but the ultimate cause of death might be described differently. For example, tobacco smoking often causes lung disease or cancer, and alcohol use disorder can cause liver failure or a motor vehicle accident.

  9. Martyr or coward? Israel and Hamas offer competing narrative ...

    www.aol.com/israel-hamas-fighting-battle...

    Hamas was quick to seize the narrative and declare Sinwar a martyr who fought and died for the cause, but even Palestinians who have opposed Sinwar and Hamas in the past said the photos and video ...