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A reluctance to reach out to old friends could be because old friends feel like strangers after time has passed....

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Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness

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Sports in extreme heat: Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices

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Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – the picture is unsettling

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Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk

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A two-way street: Mental health can’t be ignored during work injury recovery

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Discussions about mental health in the workplace have surged lately, driven by growing awareness of its impact on employee and...

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Stroke survivors may be saddled with an invisible disability known as spatial neglect – but a simple treatment offers significant improvement

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