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By Greg Rosalsky, from npr.org — One of the most difficult and expensive questions that a society faces is how to care for those who cannot care for themselves, and how to pay for it. Over the last century, the … Read more
Written by Michael McCarthy, from uw.edu — AI chatbots may someday play an important role in mental health care, but many currently online are untested and unsafe. Although AI chatbots have potential to expand access to mental health care, the … Read more
by Brandon Chase, from Mass General — New research indicates that physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk in part by reducing stress-related signaling in the brain. Summary: Physical activity significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by diminishing stress-related brain … Read more
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