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Does melatonin work?

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The effectiveness of melatonin, a hormone injected into the bloodstream by the pineal gland to signal the body to sleep, is evaluated. Although the hormone can improve sleep and reduce jet lag of some people, it is not as effective for others who are used to other drugs such as sleeping pills.

Author: Dickey, Marilyn
Publisher: Washington Magazine Inc.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1996
Evaluation, Sleep disorders, Melatonin

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Winning homes

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The winning architectural designs in the Washingtonian Residential Awards are described. The winners include a house addition designed by Wiedeman Architects, a renovation designed by McInturff Architects, and a project designed by Barnes Vanze & Asso.

Author: Dickey, Marilyn
Publisher: Washington Magazine Inc.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1996
Methods, Housing, Achievements and awards, Design and construction, Dwellings, Architecture, Architectural design

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Peeling away the myth

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Fruit juices are more useful than what they replace in a diet, such as caffeine. The nutritional juices are the freshly-squeezed kind. Others are 85-90% water and have almost the same amount of sugar as softdrinks.

Author: Dickey, Marilyn
Publisher: Washington Magazine Inc.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1992
Fruit juices, Juices (Beverages)

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