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Recession Winners (and Health Losers): Candy Stores and Rehab Centers

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jellybeans.jpgIt seems that every passing day brings more bad economic news—but it’s not just your wallet that’s taking a hit from the recession. New research indicates that your teeth and liver (not to mention your waistline) are as well.

Rehab centers have reported a sharp rise in the number of bankers (and other white-collar workers) seeking treatment for substance abuse, depression, or both.

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March 24th, 2009 Tags: , , ,
by Rachel Cernansky in Food, Nutrition, & More Food | No Comments » | RSS feed | Trackback >