Health Roundup - February 6, 2007
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He'd probably feel better without the ciggie
- Smoke free for 1 month
This blogger made a resolution to quit smoking in 2007, and he gives a progress report after one month. Not surprisingly, he feels much better. But feeling better means a whole host of positive sensations. - Citrus flavonoid repails cellular DNA
A bioflavonoid in oranges and grapefruit spurs the correction of DNA. Mistakes in DNA replication are thought to be the source of cancer. - Barack Obama wants to quit (smoking, that is)
Not so surprising. Both Bill Clinton and Mike Huckabee had to slim down when they were campaigning. Ridding yourself of personal vices is apparently important while on the campaign trail. - Brittle nails? You might have a deficiency.
Low iron or zinc is one of the causes of brittle nails. Less surprising is the overuse of nail polish and remover. - The most compelling fear against smoking: blindness
Scarier than lung cancer, fully 4 out of 5 respondents to a survey worried about macular degeneration's effect on sight.
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