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Mediterranean Diet Lowers Likelihood of Depression
The Mediterranean diet wins again. Over the last several years research has accumulated that a diet high in vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts, fish and olive oil and low in meat is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, asthma,...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/10/07/mediterranean-diet-lowers-likelihood-of-depression/

Fish in Diet Nets Lower Risk of Diabetes
Fish consumption has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and death from heart attacks. There are also data suggesting that fish can help protect the brain from strokes. And fish eaters appear to be less vulnerable to...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/10/07/fish-in-diet-nets-lower-risk-of-diabetes/

Weight and Depression Create Vicious Cycle
People who are overweight are at higher risk for health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Now add psychological depression to that list. People who perceive themselves as being overweight frequently suffer from stress, feelings of inadequacy, and...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/10/07/weight-and-depression-create-vicious-cycle/

Diuretics Lower Blood Pressure
Diuretics are the unsung heroes of blood pressure treatment. Such drugs have been around for decades and are among the most inexpensive pills in the pharmacy. They often don't get much respect compared to newer and pricier anti-hypertensive medications. But...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/10/07/diuretics-lower-blood-pressure/

Who Should Regulate Dietary Supplements?
Millions of Americans are now taking dietary supplements that are not well regulated by any government agency. Many dietary supplements contain a wide variety of undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients. Without oversight, unscrupulous manufacturers will take advantage of an unsuspecting public. It's...
http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2009/10/07/who-should-regulate-dietary-supplements/