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Insomnia = Depression?
2007-09-23 12:01:00
I think I've not had a good night's sleep for the past few months. I tend to wake up in the middle of the night and knowing its only 3 am. Could it be signs of depression?According to Michael Perlis, director of University of Rochester Sleep & Neurophysiology Research Laboratory, "Insomnia can be a major contribution to depression." In his first 1st study of 147 healthy elderly people, women who woke up often during the night were about 6 times more likely to become depressed than those who slept well.For the 2nd study, 1221 elderly people being treated with depression, those with insomnia were about 12 times more likely to still be depressed 6 months later than those who slept well.The researchers are still conducting whether treating insomnia, could also treat depression.In the meantime, if you are worried about persistent sleeping problems, like I do, consult your doctor.
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For Hot Dog Lovers
2007-09-22 08:21:00
Attention to all hot dog, luncheon meets, sausage lovers, there's a bad news! Scientists from University of Hawaii studied on 190,545 people. The found that heavy consumption of processed meat, raised the risk of pancreatic cancer by 67%.Carcinogens from UK seem to be introduced on how the meat is processed, distinct from the meat itself. In addition, more test has to be conducted on these processed meat.However, smoking still remains the confirmed source for pancreatic cancer.For more information on this issue, go to BBCnews.co.uk.
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