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Antidepressants Raise Your Risk of Early Death by 33%

In All Health Watch, Big Pharma, Featured Article, Health Warning

Antidepressant medications are sending people to an early grave, according to new a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Researchers there examined the results of 17 previous studies that included nearly 380,000 participants. Their analysis found that antidepressant users had a whopping 33% higher risk of death from any cause than non-users. It also showed that antidepressant users had a 14% higher risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes.… Read More

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Why You Should Never Turn Off Your Air Vent on a Plane

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, General Health, Health Warning

Being stuck in a cramped plane cabin with hundreds of other people, it’s no wonder we worry about catching a cold or flu while flying.

Some people wipe down the armrests and tray table with antiseptic wipes. Others may take an immune-boosting supplement before their flight.

And what about that overhead vent? Isn’t it spraying germs from the other passengers?

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Will You Have a Heart Attack? Answer This One Question

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise, Heart and Cardiovascular, Heart Attacks

You can go to the best cardiologists…get a myriad of blood tests and cutting-edge diagnostic imaging… But answering one simple question is a surprisingly reliable indicator of whether or not you’re headed for a heart attack.

That’s the finding of major new study that followed more than 420,000 middle-aged people for six years.1

The question is this: How fast do you walk?Read More

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Secrets of the World’s Healthiest Village

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Longevity

The small village of Pioppi in southern Italy is one of the healthiest places on the planet.

Residents have an average lifespan of 89. That’s 11 years more than Americans. And many people in Pioppi live well past 100.1

More importantly, the villagers age well. They typically remain strong and healthy into their late 80s and beyond. The “diseases of aging” such as Alzheimer’s and type 2 diabetes are rare in Pioppi.… Read More