August 17, 2012

Short & Sweet - August

Depression, Weedkiller, Heart Health




A current Stanford study indicates that girls are readily capable of controlling their brains’ responses to stressful situations, and are therefore able to prevent the onset of depression. http://scienceblog.com/52064/girls-can-rewire-brains-to-ward-off-depression/



On 13 February 2012, a French court ruled that Monsanto’s Lasso weedkiller is the source of chemical poisoning which caused human neurological problems. http://naturalsociety.com/breaking-monsanto-found-guilty-of-chemical-poisoning-in-france/

 
Experts advise minimal screening for heart conditions, especially in those who do not experience symptoms of poor heart health.  http://www.newsmaxhealth.com/health_stories/Heart_Tests/2012/02/13/433557.html#ixzz1mMQbu7Ks