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Sometimes you just can’t argue with fate

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If medicine ever stopped being amazing, I figure I could try my hand at matchmaking.
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Do you or your kids play sports? You need to learn about concussion

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Concussion is classified as a type of traumatic brain injury which means it should always be taken seriously
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A mother’s love

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A journey to parenting ends abruptly and bears witness to a mother's love.
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Death cap mushrooms: Don’t be left in the dark

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Autumn provides ideal growing conditions for a number of species, including Amanita phalloides – otherwise known as the death cap mushroom.
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Eating before swimming: Is it safe to go back in the water?

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For generations, our parents and grandparents have warned against the perils of swimming within an hour or two of eating.
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Each day is the start of a new year!

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Each day is the beginning of another year where small changes result in long-term improvement.
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THE FINE LINE BETWEEN LEISURE AND PAIN

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‘Leisure sickness’, a phenomenon described as: 'the condition of people developing symptoms of sickness during weekends and/or vacations'.
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BRING IT ON 2024, WE ARE READY!

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We acknowledged that picture perfect was too high to aim for but that we thought having authentic moments with those we cared for was more attainable. 

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