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The harmful effects of alcohol can be potentially lowered by prioritizing healthy habits, according to experts.
Examining the link between people’s sleep timing preferences, lifestyle, and diabetes
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Adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle associated with lower risk of all-cause and cancer mortality
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New podcast aims to help women boost health and fertility
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Finding the links between lifestyle choices and healthy aging
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