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In the April 2007 Issue
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Simple steps may slow aging

Research raises the tantalizing possibility that many healthy behaviors provide a double benefit, by reducing the risk of deadly disease and slowing the rate of aging (pages 1, 4, 5).
what's inside this issue
MEDICAL MATTERS
  • Breast cancer: A brighter outlook (page 7)
SPECIAL REPORT
  • Depression: Should you get help or help yourself? (pages 8, 9)
FOOD SENSE
  • Wake-up call: Fast, healthy breakfasts (page 10)
OFFICE VISIT
  • What price for a vision drug? (page 11)
ON YOUR MIND
  • Insomnia treatment; nitrates in sandwich meat; generic-drug testing; stop-smoking drug
    (page 12)
UP FRONT
  • Editor's note: If you need an oral decongestant, ask your pharmacist for the drug pseudoephedrine
    (page 2)
HEALTH WIRE
  • Misleading drug ads; cloudy apple juice may benefit your health; trouble identifying familiar odors could signal Alzheimer's; and more
    (pages 2, 3)
NEWS; YES OR NO?
  • Bird flu: Answers to 5 key questions (page 3)
  • Sponges in the dishwasher; dangerous herbs; generic statins; cosmetic procedures (page 3)
HEALTH-CARE SAVVY
  • How to manage your health finances (page 6)
  • One-Minute Consult: Helping friends deal with bad medical news (page 6)

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