9 ways to lose those blues!

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Eating breakfast, keeping surroundings well-lighted, using aromatherapy, watching comedy films, getting exercise, eating chocolate and other actions can help individuals overcome the depression that winter sometimes brings. Listening to music and writing in a journal are also recommended.

author: Wartik, Nancy
Care and treatment, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Seasonal affective disorder

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The surprising link to longer life

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Friendships help strengthen the immune system, promote longevity, slow the aging process and reduce the risk of disease. Research suggests that friendships help reduce the risk of colds, the flu, high blood pressure and heart disease.

author: Wartik, Nancy
Social aspects, Health, Longevity, Friendship, Mind and body

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Is the baby okay?

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Amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling and ultrasound examinations can alert expectant parents to potential birth defects, but these tests are not entirely without risk. Cesarean sections and breastfeeding are also discussed.

author: Wartik, Nancy
Breast feeding, Cesarean section, Prenatal diagnosis

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subjects list: Health aspects, Analysis
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