Depression After Heart Attack and Stroke—A Dangerous Treatment Lag

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How Our Bodies Cope with Stress: Does Sexual Orientation Matter?

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Meditation: The Brain Reveals That Different Types May Have Some Different Benefits

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Better Neighborhood Resources Buffer Children from Damaging Health Effects of Poverty

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Higher Blood Pressure Tied To Riskier Health Behaviors and Dampened Emotional Responses

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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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