Feb. 13 – Calcium, distracted driving

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Posted February 13, 2013 11:58 pm.

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According to a Swedish study, women with a high intake of calcium in their diet and supplements could be at higher risk of dying from heart disease
A study suggests that negative phrases on billboards are the most distracting for drivers

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