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In the October 2006 Issue
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what's inside this issue
UP FRONT
  • Editor's note: Tune out your troubles (page 2)
NEWS, HEALTHY IDEAS
  • Placebo power in plain tap water (page 2)
  • Cinnamon pills may help cut blood-sugar levels (page 2)
  • Obesity surgical complications (page 2)
  • Long work hours take a toll on women (page 3)
  • Watermelon is healthiest served warm (page 3)
  • Small lifestyle changes can bring big rewards (page 3)
  • Surgery earlier in the day may be safer (page 3)
  • Put sleep problems to bed (page 3)
  • Eye drops: Less is more (page 3)
  • Weight loss and incontinence (page 3)
  • Pet-free zones (page 3)
MEDICAL MATTERS
  • Hypnosis eases irritable bowl syndrome (page 6)
  • Pain relievers may block erections (page 6)
FOOD SENSE
  • Microwave safety: Fact vs. fiction (page 7)
  • One-minute consult with Marion Nestle (page 7)
SPECIAL REPORT
  • Workouts, your way (page 8)
HEALTH-CARE SAVVY
  • Calming music to heal your mind and body (page 10)
OFFICE VISIT
  • Fatigue: Red herring or red flag? (page 11)
ON YOUR MIND
  • Is corn good for you? (page 12)
  • Laser treatment for floaters (page 12)
  • Stuffy-nose solution (page 12)
  • Pomegranate juice and drugs (page 12)

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