Health Bytes Archive November 2009

When days are dark... pop a pill...

People describe depression as experiencing feelings of sadness, helplessness and hopelessness. And the latest stats show that the number of people suffering from depression is on the rise.

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The plastic cesspool polluting our oceans...

The massive, deep currents of the world’s oceans create five gigantic permanent whirlpools. Two in the north and south Atlantic, two in the north and south Pacific and one in the Indian Ocean. These could be affecting your health!
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That which mends your broken spirit could break a heart

Depression is not something we should take lightly. It affects people on levels that escape the imagination – mood swings, suicidal thoughts, inability to perform the simplest of daily tasks.
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The eyes are the window to the soul... or should I say the heart?

A vitamin E deficiency may predict deteriorating artery health in type II diabetics. Recent research confirms that you and your doctor could reliably predict cardiovascular problems with diabetic retinopathy.
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The “life-saving” treatment that could kill you

Picture this: You've just come out the other side of a frightening bout with testicular cancer. Confident that you've beaten the disease, you're ready to move on with your life.

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Don't pop that death risk pill!

Blood clots are bad. In fact, they're deadly. So pop some blood thinning medication and you'll be ok. Won't you? Not so much.
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The Asian dietary supplement that lowers cholesterol naturally!

High cholesterol runs in my family. From my grandparents, to my dad, and on to my sister and me. It's a silent, deadly killer that most people aren't aware they have ‘till it's too late.
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Organic dairy could cause cancer...

We all know that organic products are better for us. They’re natural, free from pesticides, free from genetic engineering, healthier for you, better tasting... the list of ‘benefits’ goes on and on
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Make sure your brain is well oiled!

It's pretty much one of my "staple" foods. I put it on every salad. I drizzle it on fish. I use it to sauté onions. And it's great to mix with balsamic vinegar and dunk a piece of bread into it.
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