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Time is fleeting. Here’s how to stay on track with New Year’s goals

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Posted on January 2, 2023 · As we dive into another new year of resolutions, managing time is the key to success. And learning to organize our time around our goals may mean saying 'no' to activities that don't align.

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Preventive care such as birth control, anti-HIV medicine challenged in Texas lawsuit

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Posted on August 9, 2022 · Some object to paying for health insurance plans that cover preventive services that they say violate their religious beliefs, which could cause millions to lose access to care if the courts agree.

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Welcoming family into your home for Thanksgiving? Here’s how to keep COVID out

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Posted on November 23, 2021 · Intergenerational indoor gatherings, a.k.a, Thanksgiving dinner, still pose a COVID risk to older adults and the immunocompromised. Here's how to keep everyone safe.

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CDC Urges Vaccinated People To Mask Up Indoors In Places With High Virus Transmission

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Posted on July 28, 2021 · Reversing earlier guidance, the agency is encouraging indoor masking for fully vaccinated people under certain circumstances.

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Texas Gunman Who Killed 7 Had Been Fired Just Hours Before Shootings: Reports

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Posted on September 2, 2019 · Victims of the shooting spree in West Texas include a truck driver who moved to the area because he thought it was safer.

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Heat Making You Lethargic? Research Shows It Can Slow Your Brain, Too

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Posted on July 16, 2018 · Hot weather can influence cognitive performance, according to new research. Young adults living in non-air-conditioned dorms during a heat wave performed worse on math and attention tests.

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Hey, Salad Lovers: It’s OK To Eat Romaine Lettuce Again

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Posted on May 22, 2018 · The romaine that sickened 172 people in 32 states came from Yuma, Ariz., and is likely completely gone from the food supply. What's now for sale is fresh supplies from California.

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Lyme Disease Is On The Rise Again; Here’s How To Prevent It

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Posted on May 7, 2018 · The tick-borne illness is spreading north and south — about 300,000 U.S. cases a year. As scientists work on better diagnostic tests and surveillance tools, you can take steps to cut your risk.

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Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens

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Posted on February 26, 2018 · The nation's leading group of pediatricians has updated its guidelines for tackling teen mental health issues. One recommendation: Annual depression screening for all adolescents 12 and older

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Smartphone Detox: How To Power Down In A Wired World

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Posted on February 12, 2018 · In an era when many kids get a first smartphone at age 10, psychologists say the devices have turned us into Pavlov's dogs — drooling for the next notification, buzz or text. Ready to dial back?

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Flu Virus Can Trigger A Heart Attack

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Posted on January 24, 2018 · The rate of hospitalizations due to influenza is continuing to rise. Now, a study finds the risk of having a heart attack also spikes in the days after a confirmed diagnosis of flu

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Personalized Diets: Can Your Genes Really Tell You What To Eat?

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Posted on January 22, 2018 · There's an explosion of interest in personalized diet approaches and at-home test kits are popping up everywhere. Part of the approach includes analyzing your DNA, but genes can only tell us so much

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Is Alcohol A Problem? Online Tool Helps Assess Risk And Find Help

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Posted on January 8, 2018 · Treatment for alcohol problems isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. The NIH has launched a navigator site that can help figure out the scope of the problem and find evidence-based treatment options

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Feel In Danger On A Date? These Apps Could Help You Stay Safe

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Posted on December 21, 2017 · Safety apps are designed to help women ease out of a dating situation that seems uncomfortable or dangerous. But experts say it's also important to help friends in real life.

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Tylenol May Help Ease The Pain Of Hurt Feelings

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Posted on December 4, 2017 · Acetaminophen, the world's most popular painkiller, doesn't just dull physical aches, it also has subtle psychological effects, researchers say. But blunting emotions isn't always a good thing

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