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How to cope with post-Election Day stress
Knowing what you are and are not looking for can make a difference.
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My social media is helpful and positive. Here is how yours can be, too
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Why you’re more likely to solve your problems on a therapist’s sofa than on social media
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If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress
Delaying opening your apps in the morning could set you up for a better day, experts said.
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Fitness

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Sitting too much linked to heart disease –– even if you work out, according to new study
Want to live an extra 5 to 10 years? Adopt this habit, study suggests
Knee pain in the US increased 65% over the past 20 years. Easy exercises can help
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Food

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Sleep

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