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More kids are anxious but fewer are getting the right help, study shows
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Why swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and more
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Relationships

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Black dads are more likely to play, dress and share a meal with their child, data shows

Fitness

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What you should know about muscle memory to help you stay fit
People with type 2 diabetes may benefit from exercising in the afternoon, study shows
5 healthy habits that are easy to add to your day
How much you exercise may impact your flu and pneumonia risk, study shows
Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn’t water

Food

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FDA to test new package labels that could change how consumers make food choices
Obesity changes the brain, with ‘no sign of reversibility,’ expert says
Bring more flavor to your meals with fermented foods
FDA finalizes limit on how much arsenic can be in apple juice
Cocoa flavanols may boost memory, but don’t start buying chocolate

Sleep

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Daytime naps may be good for our brains, study says
Night owls may have unhealthy habits that lead to early death, study says
8 reasons why you wake up tired, and how to fix it
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Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms

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