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Sunday, 1 January 2012
Detox is 'futile', says charity
1 January 2012
Last updated at 00:26
Taking a regular weekly break from alcohol is preferable to a short, sharp detox
Giving up alcohol or going on a detox for one month is pointless, especially after the excesses of the festive season, says a liver charity.
Instead, the British Liver Trust says drinkers should make a decision to stay off alcohol for a few days every week throughout
Last updated at 00:26
Taking a regular weekly break from alcohol is preferable to a short, sharp detox
Giving up alcohol or going on a detox for one month is pointless, especially after the excesses of the festive season, says a liver charity.
Instead, the British Liver Trust says drinkers should make a decision to stay off alcohol for a few days every week throughout
Drive promotes cheap healthy food
2 January 2012
Last updated at 00:09
Healthy eating can be done on a budget, the government says
A new effort to convince families in England that they can eat healthily on a budget is being launched.
Four million recipe leaflets will be mailed to families already signed up to the government's Change 4 Life public health campaign.
Three supermarket chains have
Last updated at 00:09
Healthy eating can be done on a budget, the government says
A new effort to convince families in England that they can eat healthily on a budget is being launched.
Four million recipe leaflets will be mailed to families already signed up to the government's Change 4 Life public health campaign.
Three supermarket chains have
Broken heart: Can grief damage your heart?
By Mayo Clinic staff
Your grandfather passes away and your grandmother begins complaining of chest pain. Don't panic. Some people, especially women age 50 or older, get symptoms similar to a heart attack after hearing bad news. It's known as broken heart syndrome. While people who have broken heart syndrome usually recover on their own, play it safe. If a loved one complains of chest pain after a traumatic event, encourage him or her to seek medical care.
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Your grandfather passes away and your grandmother begins complaining of chest pain. Don't panic. Some people, especially women age 50 or older, get symptoms similar to a heart attack after hearing bad news. It's known as broken heart syndrome. While people who have broken heart syndrome usually recover on their own, play it safe. If a loved one complains of chest pain after a traumatic event, encourage him or her to seek medical care.
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