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A diabetes drug may have another use: alcohol dependence. Researchers have discovered the drug "Victoza" decreased the pleasurable affects of alcohol on the brain, which could lead to a reduction in desire to consume alcohol. The drug has also shown similar effects on amphetamine, cocaine and nicotine cravings.

There may actually be such a thing as a healthy smoker. Intense study has revealed there are rare people who appear to have a favorable DNA mutation that reduces the deadly impact of smoking on the lungs. Unfortunately, it seems to be very random, so your best bet is still to quit, or simply not start.

And... it's Monday and you're feeling tired, cranky, maybe even depressed. It could be that you actually aren't getting enough of the right nutrients. 1 in 10 people in the U.S. have at least one nutritional deficiency. Many times, a multi-vitamin containing the essential Vitamin A, B6, B12, C, D and E as well as Folate and Iron can help. Of course, better still, is adding foods with these to your diet. Now you know your ABC's... for a happier Monday. 

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