Reaching for the anti-salt
Potassium helps balance the sodium in our diets. It is relatively easy to get the necessary amount by eating a varied diet with plenty of plant-based foods.
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Pancreatic cancer: An update on a ‘stealth’ cancer
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose because there are few outward symptoms, and it does not show in traditional imaging tests. It is hoped that ongoing research may reveal a mutated gene or some other sort of genetic marker.
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In Brief: Sing along for health
Research finds that group singing can boost the mood, relieve stress, promote relaxation, and enhance the immune system. Singing along with a group may also be beneficial for people with certain speech disorders.
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In Brief: $ is for self-sufficiency
Experiments indicate that thinking about money makes people less inclined to help others, and more likely to want to be alone.
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Sinusitis
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Couple therapy
A significant portion of therapy clients are couples, and there are several different therapeutic approaches to meet their treatment needs.
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In Brief: The evolution of romance
Researchers speculate that romantic love functions as one part of the brain’s system for managing reproduction, by providing a bridge or connection between seeking a mate and rearing offspring.
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Folate for depression
Folate, a B vitamin, breaks down homocysteine, which may be associated with depression. Because of this it has been tested as a possible treatment, but the results have been mixed and more research is needed.
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Antipsychotic drugs: The costs and benefits
A study of the medications given to patients with schizophrenia finds that the newer drugs do not offer enough additional benefits over first-generation drugs to offset the increased cost.
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Update From the Medical Journals: February 2007
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