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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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