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Relationships

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Cell phone use affects parent-child interactions, even when adults aren’t online
The cost of loneliness can be death. Here’s how to find good friends
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Fitness

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Lower your risk of early death by some 40% with this lifestyle change
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Every breath you take affects how you move. Here’s how to fix both
Instead of worrying about your weight, focus on avoiding fragility
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Food

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Sleep

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