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Written by NHS Choices
on Thursday, 26 January 2012
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"Working eleven hours a day can lead to severe depression," Metro has today reported. According to the newspaper, staff who put in 11 or more hours a day at the office are twice as likely to suffer a severe bout of depression than those working just eight. |
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Written by NHS Choices
on Thursday, 26 January 2012
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Heart attack deaths have halved in less than a decade, according to a major study of over 800,000 patients in England. The research has been extensively reported, with news sources suggesting a range of possible reasons, such as better treatments and a reduction in numbers of people smoking. |
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Written by NHS Choices
on Wednesday, 25 January 2012
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Vitamin D was in the headlines today, with many papers reporting that a quarter of all toddlers are deficient in the nutrient and that childhood rickets is on the rise. The vitamin plays several important roles in the body, including regulating the balance of nutrients needed for strong, healthy bones. |
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Written by NHS Choices
on Tuesday, 24 January 2012
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"Magic mushrooms could one day be prescribed for depression," The Independent has today reported. The newspaper said the approach is based on potentially using its chemical properties to trigger positive memories during psychotherapy. |
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Written by NHS Choices
on Monday, 23 January 2012
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"A healthy fruit and vegetables diet could help guard against one of the deadliest cancers," the Daily Express has today reported. The newspaper says this is due to "a potent super-nutrient" found in these foods. |
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