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Pets and Health: Expensive, And Not Necessarily Beneficial


In the last few years, there’s been a proliferation of warm, fuzzy studies telling us about the health benefits of cats and dogs, but an article in yesterday’s New York Times, “Fido’s No Doctor. Neither is Whiskers.,” gave a reality check about just how much we should expect from our pets. Hal Herzog, a psychology professor at the University of North Carolina, explained that for all the research touting the health benefits of pets, there’s nearly as much that indicates they don’t. The problem, he says, is that researchers haven’t delved into how we actually interact with pets. … More »

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Pets and Health: Expensive, And Not Necessarily Beneficial

Morning Links: Dr. Oz’s 7-Minute Workout


Try This in the Morning – Short on time but don’t want to give up your resolution to stay active? Try Dr. Oz’s 7-minute workout. (doctoroz.com)

Britons Love The King – At least in mattress sizes, that is. King-sized mattresses are gaining popularity in the UK as bedrooms become a new social space (and people become larger). (The Telegraph)

One More Reason to Go Vegetarian – Study says that red meat increases stroke risk in women. (AOL Health) … More »

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Morning Links: Dr. Oz’s 7-Minute Workout

Treating Depression Boosts Weight Loss


In today’s not-so-shocking news: It’s harder to lose weight if you’re depressed. A new study from the Group Health Research Institute in Seattle, Washington, found that obese women show increased risk of depression, and that treating depression might help them lose weight. … More »

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Treating Depression Boosts Weight Loss

How to Get a Straight Answer From Your Psychiatrist


Check out this post about communicating with your psychiatrist by Dr. Daniel Carlat on AOL Health.

Have you ever been in a situation where you’re talking to a psychiatrist and you just can’t decide whether to take the prescribed medication or not? It’s not that you don’t trust your doctor — it’s just that some medication decisions are complicated, especially for psychiatric disorders. Perhaps the data on the effectiveness of a drug isn’t crystal clear. Maybe the side effects sound scary. Or maybe you just don’t want to see yourself as a person who needs psychiatric medications. … More »

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How to Get a Straight Answer From Your Psychiatrist

The Photosynthesis Lamp: Battling the Winter Blues One Vine at a Time


As the month winds on and the days get shorter, it might be nice to have a plant or two decorating your home to combat the impending winter gloom. Designer Meirav Barzilay has a creation that will save space, brighten up your living space, and bring a plant into your apartment: The Photosynthesis Lamp.
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The Photosynthesis Lamp: Battling the Winter Blues One Vine at a Time

Exercise for Depression and Get Your Pill for Free: Morning News Round-Up


Working Out in Your Spare Time — Could fight depression. (via The Independent)

Free Birth Control — Could be within reach for American women. (via NPR)

Many Americans — Have no plans to eat more produce. (via UPI)

Could Eating Meat — Be good for the planet? (via TIME) … More »

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Exercise for Depression and Get Your Pill for Free: Morning News Round-Up