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• #MeToo Sparked Surge in Awareness About Sexual Harassment: Study

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• 1 in 18 U.S. Teens Carries a Gun to School: Study

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• 1 in 3 Young Adults Suffers From Loneliness in U.S.

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• 2 of 3 Parents Read Texts While Driving

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• 3 Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits

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• 6 Years: How Long New Parents Can Expect to Lose Sleep

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• A Good Reason to Stop Squabbling at Home

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• A Smooth Move Makes for a Happier Child

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• Addicted to Video Games? This Treatment Might Help

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• Adult Support Can Make the Difference for Boys From Tough Neighborhoods

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• Age Often Dampens Narcissists' Self-Love, Study Finds

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• Ageism Disappears When Young and Old Spend Time Together

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• AHA News: Are Thrill-Seekers With Heart Conditions Courting Danger?

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• AHA News: Need a Break? A Vacation Really Can Be Good for You If It's Done Right

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• AHA News: Time With Grandkids Could Boost Health – Even Lifespan

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• AHA: Healthy or Not? Keeping Score on Super Bowl Ads

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• Almost All U.S. Teens Falling Short on Sleep, Exercise

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• Americans Are Spending Even More Time Sitting, Study Shows

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• Americans' Pets Help Ease the Aging Process, Poll Finds

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• An Upbeat Attitude Might Help Prevent 2nd Stroke

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• Anger a Threat to Health in Old Age

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• Another Downside to Vaping: Higher Odds for Depression

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• Anxiety Meds Like Valium, Xanax Could Raise Miscarriage Risk

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• Are Diets High in Processed Foods a Recipe for Obesity?

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• Are Workers Who Sing Together Happier Employees?

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• Are Workplace Wellness Programs Worth It?

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• Are You a Risk-Taker? It Might Lie in Your Genes

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• Are You an Emotional Eater?

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• Are You an 'Extreme Early Bird'?

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• Are You Just a Worrywart or Is It Something More?

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• Are You Lonely? Your Tweets Offer Important Clues, Experts Say

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• Are You Sabotaging Your Sex Life?

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• As Finals Draw Near, College Kids' Diets Worsen

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• As More Smoke Pot, Are Their Jobs at Risk?

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• Attention, Seniors: Drink More Water and Head Off Disease

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• Autism Diagnoses Reliable at 14 Months, Study Finds

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• Autism, ADHD in One Child Tied to Raised Risk in Siblings

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• Ban on Sale of Sugary Drinks Trimmed Employees' Waistlines

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• Being Bullied May Alter the Teen Brain

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• Being Socially Active Helps Older Folk Age Well

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• Better Sleep Equals Better Grades in College

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• Beware of Stressful Events in the Evening

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• Body Adapts, Recovers From Occasional 'Pigging Out,' Study Finds

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• Brain Changes Noted in Holocaust Survivors and Their Children

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• Brain Stimulation May Soothe Severe Depression

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• Bribe Yourself to Diet

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• Building Passion When You're Not in Love With Your Job

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• Building the Bonds of Friendship

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• Burden of Autism in Teens Weighs Heaviest on Minorities, Poor

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• Can a Broken Heart Contribute to Cancer?

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• Can a Budget Make You Happier?

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• Cancer Diagnosis May Quadruple Suicide Risk

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• Can't Work Out During the Week? 'Weekend Warriors' Still Benefit

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• Caregiving May Not Be as Taxing to Your Health as Feared

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• Caring Doctors Can Be Life-Changing for Diabetic Patients

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• Caring for Family Matters Most to People Around the Globe

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• Catching Up on News About Catch-Up Sleep

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• Catnip: The 'Why' Behind Cats' Favorite High

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• Celebrity 'Fat-Shaming' Affects All Women, Study Finds

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• Chain Restaurants Serve Up More Calories Than Fast Food Spots Worldwide

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• City Parks Are a Mood Booster

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• Close Friendships Boost Your Self-Esteem, and Vice Versa: Study

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• Coffee on Your Mind? Even Thinking About It 'Arouses' the Brain

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• Colon Cancer Striking More Under 50, and More Often in Western States

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• Colorado Sees Spike in ER Visits After Pot Made Legal

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• Common Antidepressants May Work in Unexpected Way: Study

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• Connected Teens Become Healthier Adults

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• Cost Puts Sports, Art Programs Out of Reach for Many Families

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• Could a Little Pot Smoking Actually Raise Men's Fertility?

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• Could a 'Tickle' a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

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• Could Dirty Air Spur a Rise in Serious Mental Illness?

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• Could Fish Oil Be an ADHD Remedy for Some Kids?

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• Could Germs in Your Gut Send You Into Depression?

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• Could the Female Orgasm Be a Happy Remnant of Evolution?

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• Could Treating Gut Bacteria Help Ease Autism Symptoms?

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• Cutting Calories Can Boost Your Sex Life and Your Sleep

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• 'Dad Shaming' Is Real, Survey Shows

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• Deaths Due to Suicide, Homicide on the Rise Among U.S. Youth

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• Depressed Moms, More Anxious, Troubled Kids?

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• Depression Plus HIV Can Turn Deadly

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• Developing Self-Compassion: How to Show Yourself Some Love

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• Dial Down the Stress

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• Did Brexit Vote Drive Man to Psychotic Episode?

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• Did 'Puppy Dog Eyes' Evolve to Please Humans?

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• Ditch Your Leisure To-Do List

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• Doctor Burnout Costly for Patients, Health Care System

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• Does Being a Preemie Doom Your Love Life?

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• Does Bullying Start at Home?

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• Does Cancer Battle Bring Personal Growth? Yes and No, Survivors Say

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• Does Having Kids Make Couples Happier? New Study Says Yes, But …

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• Does PTSD Really Harm Veterans' Hearts?

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• Does Social Media Push Teens to Depression? New Study Says No

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• Don't Blame Technology for Young People's Mood Problems: Study

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• Don't Get Along With Family? Check Your Health

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• Don't Let SAD Get the Better of You

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• Don't Miss Mental Health Issues in Your College Student

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• Dreams Are Training Ground for Fearful Real-Life Situations

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• Earlier Bedtimes Help Kids Fight Obesity

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• Early Risers May Be a Little Less Likely to Get Breast Cancer

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• Easy Ways to Rev Up Your Metabolism and Burn Calories

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• Eczema Can Drive People to Thoughts of Suicide: Study

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• Even Housework, Gardening Can Help an Older Woman's Heart

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• Everyday Medications That Can Ruin Your Sex Life

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• Evidence Builds That Optimism Might Lengthen Your Life

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• Exercise Can Help Prevent Depression, Even for Those at High Risk

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• Explaining, Easing the Horror of Mass Shootings for Your Kids

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• 'Exposure Therapy' May Work Best for PTSD Plus Drinking Problems

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• Extreme Dieting in Teens Often Intensifies in Adulthood

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• Extreme Eating Habits Could Be an Early Clue to Autism

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• 'Failure to Launch': Poll Finds Many Older Teens Still Too Reliant on Parents

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• Family Can Help Keep Delirium at Bay After Surgery

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• Family, School Support May Help Stop Bullies in Their Tracks

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• 'Fast and Feast' Diet Works for Weight Loss

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• Fast-Food Joints on Your Way to Work? Your Waistline May Widen

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• Feeling Stressed? Then Your Dog Probably Feels Stressed, Too

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• Fewer U.S. Doctor Are Facing Burnout

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• Financial Disaster May Prompt Self-Destructive Behavior

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• First Sexual Experience Was Forced for 1 in 16 U.S. Women

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• For College Students, 'Hookup Sex' More Intimate Than Thought

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• For Heart Patients, CPAP Treatment May Ease Depression: Study

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• For Kids, Obesity and Mental Health Woes Often Go Hand-in-Hand

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• For People With Heart Failure, Loneliness Can Mean Worse Care

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• For Preventing Hangover, Wine First or Beer First?

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• Four-Legged Friends Help Buffer Loss of a Spouse

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• Fussy Baby May Raise Mom's Risk of Depression

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• Gay Dads and Their Kids Still Face Social Shaming

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• Get Back to Nature to Put Stress at Bay

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• Get Healthier With a Mental Reset

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• Getting Hitched Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia

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• Giving Your Child a Time-Out Won't Cause Long-Term Damage: Study

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• Good Sleep a Must for Teens With ADHD

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• Good Sleep Helps Kids Become Slimmer, Healthier Teens: Study

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• Grandma Isn't So Lonely After All

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• Green Space Good for Your Child's Mental Health

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• Gunshot Survivors May Struggle With Emotional Aftermath for Years

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• Hands Don't Spread HPV, Study Finds

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• Happiness in Marriage May Rest in Your Genes

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• Happy Spouse, Healthy You

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• Hate Those Stressful Office Parties? Just Fake It, Study Suggests

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• Health Tip: Anger Management

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• Health Tip: Banishing Bad Study Habits

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• Health Tip: Celebrate a Healthier Holiday

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• Health Tip: Choosing a Psychologist

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• Health Tip: Dealing With Stress by Writing

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• Health Tip: Finding Mental Health Care Providers

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• Health Tip: Getting Motivated

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• Health Tip: Having Healthy Arguments

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• Health Tip: Managing Political Disagreements

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• Health Tip: Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship

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• Health Tip: Stop Nail Biting

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• Health Tip: Strengthen Self-Control

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• Health Tip: Take Breaks to Recharge

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• Health Tip: Understanding Exposure Therapy

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• Health Tip: What to Expect From a Gynecologist Visit

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• Healthy Sleep Habits for Kids Pay Off

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• Help for Impotence Starts With Frank Talk With Doctor

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• Here's How Too Much Social Media Can Harm Girls

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• Here's to a Healthy Holiday Season

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• HIV Meds Cut Transmission Risk to Zero, Even Without Condoms: Study

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• Hospital Discharge at Christmastime May Not Be a Gift for Some

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• How Are You Feeling? Check Your Wristband

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• How Color Can Help You De-Stress

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• How Helpful Are Self-Help Programs?

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• How Much Sex is Right for You and Your Partner?

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• How Much Work Brings Happiness? Not Much, Study Shows

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• How Phubbing Can Threaten Your Love Life

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• How to Amp up the Quality of Your Sex Life

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• How to Get on Track When Weekend Eating Is Your Downfall

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• How to Get Ready Mentally for Your First Competition

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• How to Get Your College Years Off to a Healthy Start

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• How to Handle Holiday Stressors

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• How to Help Your Kids Achieve a Healthy Weight

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• How to Kickstart Your Creativity

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• How to Make Your Workplace a Healthier One

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• How to Move Past Life's Inevitable Speed Bumps

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• How to Prevent Sneaky Summer Weight Gain

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• How to Put Limits on Your Family's Screen Time

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• How to Stay Close as a Couple Now That Baby Is Here

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• How to Tame Morning Chaos

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• How to Wait Out a Blue Mood

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• How Working Out in Anger Can Put You at Risk

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• Hurricanes Like Dorian Take Heavy Toll on Mental Health

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• Instagram 'Self-Harm' Posts Give Rise to Copycat Behavior

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• Intimacy: The Elusive Fountain of Youth?

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• Is Air Pollution a Downer?

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• Is It Time to Pull the Trigger on 'Trigger Warnings'?

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• Is Sex Good Medicine for Parkinson's?

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• Is There a Right Time for Sex After Childbirth?

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• Is Your Inner Critic Ruining Your Love Life?

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• Is Your Workplace Making You Fat?

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• It Really Is Better to Give Than Receive

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• It's Not Just Menopause to Blame for Older Women's Flagging Sex Drive

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• Keep Stress Under Control as Holiday Season Starts

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• Kids Can Get 'Stuck' on Traumatic Event, Leading to PTSD

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• Kids Exposed to Lead at Higher Odds for Mental Health Issues Later

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• Kids With Autism 'In Tune' With Mom's Feelings: Study

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• Kindness: 12 Minutes to a Better Mood

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• Lesbian, Gay Youth at Higher Risk for Self-Harm

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• Less 'Screen Time,' More Sleep = Better-Behaved Kids

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• Life Expectancy Shrinks for America's Working-Age Adults

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• Lifestyle Changes Can Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk

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• Lifestyle May Matter More Than Your Genes in Early Heart Disease

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• Like Kids and Dogs, Your Cat Really Does Need You

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• Loneliness Doesn't Take a Holiday

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• Look to Your Aunts, Uncles and Parents for Clues to Your Longevity

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• Looks Like Guys Are More Prone to Pack on the 'Freshman 15'

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• 'Lost Wallet' Test Reveals How Honest People Are

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• Lots of Time on Social Media Linked to Anxiety, Depression in Teens

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• Love the Smell of a Cup o' Joe? Here's What That Reveals About You

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• Male Victims of Domestic Violence Often Suffer in Silence

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• Many Drug Abusers Use Family Members to 'Opioid Shop'

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• Many Elite Athletes Ashamed to Seek Help for Mental Illness

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• Many Feel 'Frozen' When Heart Attack Strikes

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• Many 'Gen Xers' Desolate as They Navigate Adulthood: Study

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• Many Kids With Chronic Illness Are Still Happy: Study

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• Many Lesbian, Gay Teens Still Face Rejection by Parents

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• Many Older Adults Keep Guns Unlocked, Loaded at Home

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• Many Teens Don't Know They Are Vaping Nicotine

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• Many Teens, Young Adults Don't Get Private Time With Doctors

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• Many U.S. Parents Can't Find a Psychiatrist to Help Their Child

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• 'Meaningful' Activities May Mean Healthier Old Age

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• Meet 'Huggable,' the Robot Bear Who's Helping Hospitalized Kids

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• Mental Ills May Put Veterans at Higher Odds for Heart Trouble

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• Mental Prep for Better Performance

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• Meth Abuse Driving Big Spike in Syphilis Cases

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• 'Microbiome' May Be Key to Autism Symptoms

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• Millennials Believe 'Narcissist' Label, But Don't Like It

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• Millennials' Odds for Depression Rise With Social Media Use

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• Mindfulness Can Help Tame Everyday Stress

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• Moms, Are You Victims of 'Invisible Labor'?

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• Money Motivates Smokers to Quit Long Term, Study Finds

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• More Gun Owners, Higher Risk of Youth Suicides?

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• More Reasons Why You Must Manage Your Stress

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• More Than 600,000 Opioid Abusers Raising Kids in U.S.

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• More TV, Tablets, More Attention Issues at Age 5

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• More U.S. Teen Girls Are Victims of Suicide Than Thought, Study Finds

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• Movie Violence Doesn't Make Kids Violent, Study Finds

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• Narcissists Not Fond of Democracy: Study

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• Nature or Nurture? Twins Study Helps Sort Out Genes' Role in Disease

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• Nearly Half of U.S. Patients Keep Vital Secrets From Their Doctors

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• New Study Finds a Family Risk for Blood Cancer

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• New Tool for Med Students: 'Fat Suit'

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• New Treatment Guideline Focuses on Tourette Syndrome

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• Not Getting Enough Shut-Eye? You Have Plenty of Company

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• Nurturing Childhood Boosts Odds of a Happy Adult Life: Study

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• Nutritional Supplements Don't Ward Off Depression: Study

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• Older Parents May Have Better Behaved Kids

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• One Plus of Texting, Social Media: Divorce Made Easier on Kids

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• Open Communication Helps Teens Manage Type 1 Diabetes

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• Opioid Epidemic More Than Doubled Number of U.S. Kids Sent to Foster Care

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• Overdose Attempts Skyrocket Among Teens, Young Adults: Study

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• Overweight Men May Feel Stigmatized, Too

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• Pain Twice as Common for Kids With Autism: Study

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• Parent Who Listens Can Help Kids Thrive Despite Trauma

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• Parents Often Unaware of Kids' Suicidal Thoughts

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• Pediatric Group Issues Updated ADHD Guidelines

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• Personality Reboots Are Possible, Studies Suggest

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• Plant-Based Diets Good for the Planet, and for You

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• Playing to Your Strengths

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• Poor Diet Might Raise Your Cancer Risk

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• Poor Health Compounds Loneliness in Seniors

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• Posting All Those Selfies Online Could Backfire, Study Finds

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• Pot During Pregnancy May Raise Child's Psychosis Risk

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• Practice Patience for a Happier, Healthier You

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• Prenatal Vitamins Might Lower Risk of Second Child With Autism

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• Pressuring Kids to Diet Can Backfire, Damaging Long-Term Health

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• Protecting Seniors From Scammers

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• PTSD Drug May Do More Harm Than Good

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• Recycling: A Renewed Effort Is Needed

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• Rekindling Your Sex Life After a Heart Attack

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• Restless Legs Syndrome Might Raise Risk of Suicide, Self-Harm

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• Returning to Intimacy After Childbirth

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• Risk of Psychosis Varies With ADHD Meds, But Still Small: Study

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• Risks Mount for Lonely Hearts After Cardiac Surgery

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• Romance: Deal Makers & Breakers

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• Scared Safe: Pics of Sun's Damage to Face Boost Sunscreen Use

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• School Bullying's Impact Can Last a Lifetime: Study

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• Science Says: Smiling Does Bring a Mood Boost

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• Screen Time for the Very Young Has Doubled in 20 Years: Study

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• See Who's More Likely to Share Fake News

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• Selfie Craze Has Young Americans Viewing Plastic Surgery More Favorably: Study

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• 'Self-Silencing' Can Be Potentially Deadly for Women

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• Sex Isn't Always What Drives 'Sexting'

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• Sexting May Be Less Common Among Teens Than You Think

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• Shame Around Mental Illness May Be Fading, Survey Shows

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• Simple CPR Doubles Survival Odds

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• Simple Treatments to Banish Winter Blues

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• Sit All Day at Work? Exercise Can Counter That

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• Skipping Breakfast Won't Sabotage Weight Loss Efforts, Study Finds

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• Sleep, Don't Cram, Before Finals for Better Grades

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• Sleep-Deprived Teens More Prone to Unsafe Sex: Study

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• Sleeping In on Weekends May Not Repay Your Sleep 'Debt'

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• Slim Down by Counting Bites Instead of Calories

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• Slow Down! Eating Too Fast Can Pile on the Pounds

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• So You've Had Weight-Loss Surgery. Now What?

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• Social Support Key to Good Mental Health After Stroke: Study

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• Some Boys Are Having Sex Before 13

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• Staying Optimistic Might Lengthen Your Life, Study Shows

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• Staying Young at Heart

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• Strengthening Family Ties Through Online Gaming

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• Study Points to Herd Immunity Against HPV in Unvaccinated U.S. Adults

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• Suicide Becoming All Too Common in U.S.

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• Suicide Rates Fall When States Raise Minimum Wage: Study

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• Suicides Increase Among U.S. Kids, But More in Girls Than Boys

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• 'Swinging' and Illicit Drugs Often Go Together, Study Finds

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• Take Time for 'Me Time'

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• Team Sports Could Help Traumatized Kids Grow Into Healthy Adults

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• Teasing Kids About Weight Linked to More Weight Gain

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• Teen Girls' Online Sex Experiences Set Up Offline Dangers

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• Teen Sexting Can Be Warning Sign of Other Risky Behaviors

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• Teens' Odds for Suicide May Triple While in Jail: Study

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• Teens Who Hurt Themselves More Likely to Hurt Others

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• Testicular Cancer Treatment Doesn't Always Doom Fertility

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• Thanks for the Stinky Memories: Scientists Say Bad Smells Boost Recall

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• The 4 Keys to Emotional Well-Being

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• The Happiness Dividend: Longer, Healthier Lives

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• The Lifelong Health Benefits of Intimacy

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• The Reality of Watching Reality TV

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• The Wellness Boost of a Purposeful Life

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• Three Ways to Improve Focus and Concentration

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• Thriving in a Multi-Generational Home

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• Too Little Time to Exercise? Survey Suggests Otherwise

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• Too Much Smartphone Time May Invite Host of Health Woes

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• Too Much TV Raises Women's Odds for Early-Onset Colon Cancer: Study

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• Tough Childhoods Can Leave a Lifetime of Harm, Experts Say

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• Trees an Oasis of Mental Well-Being

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• Troublesome Teen? Try Changing Your Tone

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• Two-Thirds of Child Abuse Survivors Do Well as Adults

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• U.S. Youth Suicide Rate Reaches 20-Year High

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• Unlocking Speech for Kids With Autism

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• Unplugging From Social Media on Vacation? It's Tough at First

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• Veggies' Popularity Is All in the Name

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• Vets With PTSD Face Higher Odds for Early Death From Multiple Causes

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• Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Your Heart

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• Want to Live Longer? Just Sit a Bit Less Each Day

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• Want to Save Money While Shopping? Leave Your Phone Home

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• Warm Bath Can Send You Off to a Sound Slumber, Study Finds

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• Ways to Make Exercise More Enjoyable

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• Weight-Loss Surgery May Bring a Bedroom Bonus

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• Wellness Programs Take Hold in American Workplaces

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• What and How You Eat Affects Your Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

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• What Fuels Your Appetite for Taking a Gamble?

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• What Happens When Parents Talk to Kids Frankly About Sex?

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• What Helps Calm Agitated Dementia Patients?

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• What Makes Seniors Feel in Control?

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• What to Do When Your Child Throws a Fit

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• What Works Best to Treat Depression?

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• When Baby Makes Four

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• When E-Cig Makers Offer Promotional Items, More Teens Likely to Vape

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• When Fido Comes Along on Your Vacation

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• When Healthy Eating Turns Into a Dangerous Obsession

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• When Heart Attack Strikes, Women Often Hesitate to Call for Help

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• When Music Takes a Surprise Turn, Listening Pleasure Follows

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• When You Time Your Workout May Be Key to Staying Slim

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• Where 'Superbugs' Lurk in Your Home - and How to Stop Them

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• Who's Most Likely to Miss School Due to Eczema?

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• Why ADHD Might Raise the Risk of Early Death

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• Why Do Young Women Get Addicted to Indoor Tanning?

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• Why Holding a Grudge Is Bad for Your Health

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• Why Men Won't Mention Suicidal Thoughts to Their Doctor

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• Why Older Women Have Less Sex: It's Not as Simple as You Think

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• Why Watch Sports? Fans Get a Self-Esteem Boost, Study Finds

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• Why You Should Make Family Meals Part of Your Busy Day

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• Will Cutting Out Booze for 'Dry January' Help Your Health?

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• With Blood Draws, Bedside Manners Matter

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• Workouts: A Prescription to Ease Severe Chronic Anxiety?

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• Worry Less for Better Health

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• Your Furry Best Friend Might Extend Your Life

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• Your Valentine May Bring You Better Sleep