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Friday, June 22, 2012

Top News Stories: June 16-21

Lonely Woman

Discover the germy spots to avoid in your hotel room, how vitamin D can prolong your life, the dangers of loneliness, and more from this week’s top news stories:

Dirtiest Spot in Hotel Rooms
Germaphobes may want to avoid the remote control and a few other places the next time they check into a hotel room. Read more

Vitamin D With Calcium May Boost Survival
Though it may not prevent fractures, vitamin D with calcium may serve another purpose: a recent study finds that older people who take it have lower death rates than those who don’t. Read more

Low Vitamin B6 Linked to Inflammation
Low levels of vitamin B6—commonly found in lean meats, legumes, and vegetables—has been linked to chronic inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation is a risk factor for many health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Read more

How Housework Can Hurt a Relationship
Who does the cleaning at your house? If it’s not an even split, it may be adding stress to your relationship. Read more

Loneliness Linked to Death, Disability
A pair of new studies have shown that living alone or even just feeling lonely may contribute to a decline in someone’s health. Read more

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Posted by: Brianne Moore at 7:12 am

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