Higher Blood Pressure Tied To Riskier Health Behaviors and Dampened Emotional Responses
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April 2018 President’s Message
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Weight Training Can Boost The Energy of Fatigued Pregnant Women
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Smartphones: The Digital Security Blanket For Temporary Relief of “Social Freeze”
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Optimism Delivers Surprising Edge For Health and Longevity
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Strong Relationships in Adulthood May Mean A Longer Life for Abused Kids
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Sense of Purpose in Life May Be A Potent Survival Tool for Many HIV Patients
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Recession’s Hit To Health Hardest on Least Educated
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Physical Activity May Provide A Surprising Shield Against Stress
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Marital Splits May Shorten Life Through Spiral of Discontent, Unhealthy Behavior
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