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‘Matter’ of fact: Why feeling you’re valued is so important
Raise your hand if it makes you feel good when you know you matter to someone. Turns out ...
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Understanding – and how to counteract – the causes of fatigue
When you crawl into bed at night after a long day and can’t wait for your head to ...
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New cataract removal method: Less (invasive) is more (precise)
By the age of 75, half of all Americans have cataracts, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. ...
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You’ve got some nerve: How and why sciatica causes pain
Sciatica refers to irritations – sometimes severe – of the sciatic nerve, the body’s largest nerve. According to ...
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Water aerobics’ benefits have all age groups taking plunge
When it comes to water fitness, more and more people are getting into the pool. The well-known image ...
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Vagus idea: New treatment used to help stroke recovery
The vagus nerve is not your most well-known body part, but it’s certainly one of the most important. ...
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Understanding ADHD: Millions of adults have it. Most cases are undiagnosed
That cranky neighbor on your block or irritable colleague at work might not be to blame for their ...
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New treatment offers hope for aggressive prostate cancer
Except for skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. In 2023, an estimated 288,300 ...
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Head first: It may be source of – and answer to – chronic pain
Fifty million Americans suffer from chronic pain, and in many cases there is no definitive cause, according to ...
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The ‘skinny’ on fitness: More to exercise than losing weight
Fitness isn’t just a numbers game. Can an overweight person be fit? World-renowned wellness resort Canyon Ranch says ...
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Halt the salt! Lower your sodium intake for better health
Salt is the silent killer, not just in the United States but worldwide, according to a first-of-its-kind report ...
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New postpartum treatment to ease ‘baby blues’ for moms
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a lot more than “the baby blues,” say local experts who deal with both ...