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Since 2007, the American Psychological Association has conducted a national survey on stress. In 2012, the survey charted stress levels…
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By Dr. Gena Vennikandam Ever hear the biblical proverb, “If you find honey, eat just enough.”? These words to the wise…
One in 25 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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It may be winter, but herbs can grow in flowerpots indoors year-round. Fresh herbs not only look and smell great,…
Last summer, my love and I canoed the Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. It was beyond exquisite. The trip…
By Anthony Bonazzo In June 2012, my sister, Jennifer, called me from New Jersey. She told me not to worry…
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