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Declining happiness, rising antidepressant use in teensFor the first time in more than a decade, the U.S. has fallen out of the top 20 “world’s happiest countries.” A decrease in happiness among young...
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9 ways to minimize your spring allergen exposureMany parents look forward to getting their children outdoors as the longer days of warmer weather begin. But for those with children who have allergies...
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