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_ Alternative Health 7 Things to Know about Anxiety and Complementary Health By Jane Farrell article EditorΓÇÖs note: If your anxiety is overwhelming, or youΓÇÖd rather avoid prescription medications for the conditions, you may be thinking … Read More→
_ Heart Health Mental & Emotional Health Pessimism Ups Risk of Death from Heart Disease, Yet Optimism Isn't Protective By Sondra Forsyth article Pessimism seems to be a strong risk factor for death from coronary heart disease (CHD), while optimism does not protect … Read More→
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_ Drug Combo for Breast Cancer Close to Getting Worldwide Approval By Sondra Forsyth article Building on earlier clinical trials, researchers at the University of Californina, Los Angeles have confirmed that the ΓÇ£breakthroughΓÇ¥ drug palbociclib … Read More→