My dad had a series of "mild" strokes a couple of weeks ago. The cause was a small blood clot in his brain stem. The strokes left him nearly paralyzed on his right side (that's not mild in my book, but as far as strokes go, they can get worse, much worse).

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If you've ever had a ringing in your ears, you have an idea of how annoying it can be. Now imagine how annoying it would be if you never could get rid of the ringing. That is tinnitus.

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Scientists know that eating sugar can fuel heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. But new research shows how a very sweet food can help fight all three of these diseases.

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If you're eating organic brown rice - make sure you’re taking this with it You may have heard about all the health benefits of organic brown rice. It's rich in magnesium, so it's very good for your heart. Studies have shown that brown rice can actually reduce your blood pressure. And because brown rice has more nutrients and is lower on the glycemic index, it's a better carb than white rice.

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Antidepressants are now one of the most widely prescribed drugs in the world. If you ask those who take them, they'll tell you how much better they feel. Do they feel better because of some secret ingredient in the drugs or a special formulation? That's what the drug companies want you to believe.

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