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How well do you worry about your health?
September 1, 2023Don’t worry. It’s good advice if you can take it. Of course that’s not always easy, especially for health concerns. The truth is: it’s impossible (and ill-advised) to never worry…
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Stepping up activity if winter slowed you down
August 31, 2023If you've been cocooning due to winter’s cold, who can blame you? But a lack of activity isn't good for body or mind during any season. And whether you're deep…
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Opill: Is this new birth control pill right for you?
August 28, 2023Birth control pills have been safely used in the US (and sold only by prescription) for more than half a century. In 2023 the FDA approved Opill, the first daily…
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Ever worry about your gambling?
August 13, 2023Are online gambling and sports betting new to your area? Are gambling advertisements catching your eye? Have you noticed sports and news shows covering the spread? Recent changes in laws…
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Why eat lower on the seafood chain?
July 5, 2023Many health-conscious consumers have already cut back on hamburgers, steaks, and deli meats, often by swapping in poultry or seafood. Those protein sources are better than beef, and not just…
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Co-regulation: Helping children and teens navigate big emotions
May 16, 2023When preschoolers are melting down or teens are slamming doors, parents face two difficult tasks: keeping themselves composed and supporting their kids’ ability to self-soothe while building skills to handle…
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Ready to give up the lead vest?
April 22, 2023At a dental appointment last month, I spotted a lead vest hanging unassumingly on the wall of the exam room as soon as I walked in. “Still there, but now…
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When — and how — should you be screened for colon cancer?
April 21, 2023Colon cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer after lung cancer. If recent messages about colon cancer screening have left you a little confused, that's understandable. In August, the American…
