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Increased Death Rate Associated With Sleeping 8 Hours Or More
Although it's a common belief that 8 hours of sleep is required for optimal health, a six-year study of
more than one million adults ages 30 to 102 has shown that people who get only 6 to 7 hours a night have a lower death rate.
Individuals who sleep 8 hours or more, or less than 4 hours a night, were shown to have a significantly increased death rate
compared to those whose who averaged 6 to 7 hours. more
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"Use It Or Lose It?" Study Suggests Mentally Stimulating Activities May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
In recent years, many of us have come to believe that doing crossword puzzles or playing cards might
ward off a decline in memory or help us maintain "brainpower" as we age. Now, a new study suggests there might be some truth
to the use-it-or-lose-it hypothesis. more
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Restricting R-Movies Linked To Decreased Teen Smoking, Drinking
Researchers from the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center,
Dartmouth Medical School and Dartmouth College have identified a new strategy for parents who don't want their children to
smoke or drink: don't let them watch R-rated movies. more
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Antidepressant Provides A Cool Choice For Hot Flashes
A Mayo Clinic study indicates long-term use of the antidepressant drug venlafaxine provides women
treated for breast cancer with safe and effective relief from hot flashes. It also appears that this antidepressant can be an
alternative to estrogen for women who want a nonhormonal treatment for their hot flashes. more
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Prescribing Information: Effexor (Venlafaxine HCL)
Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules is indicated for the treatment of depression,
depression with associated symptoms of anxiety, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), as defined in DSM-IVTM. It
contains venlafaxine hydrochloride, which is structurally unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, and other available antidepressants and
to other agents used to treat GAD. Effexor XR is administered orally once a day. more
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