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Panic in the Streets
We have new column, people! Eddie McNamara shares his experience—and his advice—for living the life you want despite anxiety and PTSD.
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Put down the vitamin bottle for a second and listen up: A new study found that it’s the nutrients from food you eat that benefit you most.
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When (and if) you eat certain meals throughout the day could have serious implications for your cardiovascular health, according to new research.
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