Separating myth from fact regarding depression
      Most people know someone who always seems to be down in the dumps. For many, the natural inclination is to grab that person by the shoulder and insist that he or she simply "snap out of it." Depression is just a state of mind, and if people just change their negative outlook, they will soon real...
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Preparing for an aging population
      A new study, "The Maturing of America: Getting Communities on Track for an Aging Population," is the most comprehensive report ever on the aging-readiness of America. The report found that less than half of American cities and counties have plans in place to meet the needs of aging baby boomers...
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Adult survivors of childhood cancer have health problems
      There's good news when it comes to childhood cancers in the U.S. Today, nearly 80 percent of children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer become longterm survivors as a result of advanced treatments. Medical experts predict that within five years, one in every 250 young adults ...
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