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July 19, 2018 - Issue 4357


This Common Drug Combo Raises Your Risk of Lethal Overdose Fivefold

combination of opioids and benzos

July 19, 2018

Make no mistake about it - this is your No. 1 risk of death if you're under 50. And combined, they're like poison, increasing your risk of a deadly overdose fivefold within the first 90 days. Don't trust your doctor blindly, or you could end up as collateral damage.

Maintaining Healthy Eyesight Can Help Keep Your Brain in Shape

healthy eyesight

July 19, 2018

Declines in vision can be a sign of trouble in your brain, to the extent that maintaining good vision may help you stave off future cognitive decline. While vision problems and cognitive impairment are both all-too-common among elderly people, they're not inevitable.

Atlas Cedar Oil: The Mood-Enhancing Oil

atlas cedar oil

July 19, 2018

From medicinal to skin care advantages, atlas cedar is an essential oil that you can count on. Its fragrance also brings mind-calming benefits - perfect during stressful days. Discover the other ways you can use this herbal oil.