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February 11, 2015
LGBT Youth at Higher Risk for Suicide
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth and those who question their sexual identity are up to four times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers, according to the Massachusetts 2006 Youth Risk Survey.
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February 09, 2015
Win the Battle Against Winter Weight Gain
For some of us, it’s almost accepted that we’ll put on a few pounds during the winter months. We’re less active—thanks, or no thanks, to the dark, cold days—and the lure of calorie-laden comfort foods is often too hard to resist. We tell ourselves that, come spring, we’ll get back on track and in shape…
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February 02, 2015
Measles Outbreak: What You Need to Know
You might think of the measles as a disease that we no longer have to worry about in this country. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considered the measles eradicated at one time, unfortunately, it’s now back and is spreading. This is no reason for alarm, but it’s important to be knowledgeable…
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January 13, 2015
Stay Connected, Stay Upbeat
Older adults are prone to feeling lonely and isolated. If you are feeling down, maybe it’s time to step up your use of modern communication technology that keeps you in touch with others.
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January 07, 2015
Create a Winter Garden to Cheer Up Your Dark Days
Plants are mankind’s best friends. They are beautiful. They provide sustenance for body and soul. They recycle our carbon dioxide and turn it into oxygen. Quite simply put, we humans would quickly disappear from the face of the earth if totally deprived of green life.
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January 05, 2015
Managing Pregnancy Complications
For most women, pregnancy is a joyous, exciting time. However, it’s also a time when you need to be extra vigilant about your health and your unborn child’s health. Fortunately, women’s bodies are designed to give birth to healthy, bouncing babies. If you do experience pregnancy complications, though, you have plenty of options for managing…
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