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You can build resilience that will work with the changing rhythms in your life.
Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their health.
Mindfulness, being in the present moment, is often achieved through meditation, the practice of sitting still and focusing on the breath. Both help relieve feelings of anxiety and depression
Sunburn can cause cancer, heat stroke and changes to the immune system. Choosing the right sun protection, even for darker skin, is more complicated than it looks.
People who hold higher levels of hope will be less likely to experience symptoms of depression. Shared hopes are also important for expectations of national and international futures.
Children have constant access to media coverage of armed conflicts, terrorist attacks, mass shootings and other brutal acts. This makes it tough for them to develop a sense of hope for the future.
Oral hygiene is often neglected but research has shown that abnormal bacterial communities in the mouth can cause serious disease.
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