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This week's featured reading includes...

Healthy People Should Take Statins, Media Says So says a recent study, funded by the statin drug makers themselves. That's right, healthy people with "normal" cholesterol levels will benefit by taking their drug. Remember Vioxx, anyone? It's clear that this stunt is nothing more than another drug commercial, thinly veiled as a breakthrough. There's more... How Sleep Positions Affect Your Slumber Lack of sleep, as well as troubled or shallow sleep, can lead to health problems and fatigue during the day. Even if you don't have insomnia, you may not be getting adequate sleep due to your sleeping position. There's more... Five Foods for a Healthy Digestive System If you have G.I. problems, you may benefit from including one or more of the following five foods in your diet - all of which are rich in nutrients that are particularly important to the health of your digestive system. Some of these foods may surprise you, especially if you're a vegan experiencing digestive system problems. There's more...

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We also have for you this week...

Tim Russert: Would Fish Oils Have Saved His Life?
Dr. Jay Cohen writes, "Russert had some signs of heart disease and was receiving standard medical treatment. Treatment included medications for reducing elevated blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. These therapies are not particularly useful in preventing sudden cardiac death."

And our famous weekly recipes...

Amazing Cookie Recipe of the Week
This week's recipe is for Ginger Cream Cookies.

Crockpot Recipe of the Week
This week's featured crockpot recipe is for Bev's Ratatouille.

Healthy Recipe of the Week
This week's healthy recipe is for Greek Potatoes.