Could You Be a Food Addict?

Could You Be a Food Addict?
You've heard of people addicted to drugs, alcohol and gambling. Now some researchers say … "Sugary, fatty, salty food combinations that actually hack into the reward center in your brain cause changes that literally leave you addicted to that food …
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The cold, hard truth about surviving bitter winter weather
"It's best to limit your outdoor activity as much as possible, since prolonged exposure can lead to frostbite and hypothermia," said Dr. John Marshall, chair of emergency medicine at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City. "Both of these conditions …
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The Fix Isn't In: Why a Safety Device That Can Stop Overdoses by Kids Isn't
Similarly, a 2012 study co-authored by G. Randall Bond, based on data from the American Association of Poison Control Centers, found that the number of children evaluated at health care facilities for drug overdoses increased sharply between 2001 and …
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Mountain Top man changed state psych policies
A Mountain Top man and former CEO for state-run psych hospitals has gained international recognition for a lifetime of work in ending long-used seclusion and restraint practices on patients in Pennsylvania. Gregory M. Smith, who ran Allentown State …
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