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Consumer Health Tips: Teens and depression
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Teen depression
With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations can cause a lot of ups and downs. Do you know how to tell when the lows are actually signs of depression? Learn more about teen depression, the signs to watch for and what you can do if you're worried your child is struggling with depression.
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Back pain at work: Preventing pain and injury
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Retinal diseases
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Paleo diet: What is it and why is it so popular?
The paleo diet is an eating plan modeled on prehistoric human diets. It typically includes lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds — foods that could be obtained by hunting and gathering in the past. This diet limits foods that became common when farming emerged about 10,000 years ago, including dairy products, legumes and grains. Find out more about this nutritional theory, including some questions and concerns about its safety and effectiveness.
