HealthNews of the Month
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The Claim: For Better Muscle Tone, Go Lighter and Repeat
“Lifting heavy weights makes you big and bulky — or at least that’s the conventional wisdom.”
Fatty Fish May Cut Men’s Heart-Failure Risk
“Health authorities worldwide agree that fatty fish and omega-3 fatty acids reduce key risk factors for a range of heart-related conditions.”
In Reporting Symptoms, Don’t Patients Know Best?
“Direct reports from patients are rarely used during drug approval or in clinical trials, Dr. Basch says.”
Women’s Depression Tied to Junky Diets
“Two studies link diets high in processed foods, sugar, and omega-6 fats to depression in women and ties whole-food diets to a reduced risk”