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Adult Playtime: Cultivating Happiness

Older Generations Are Better Off Today Than 30 Years Ago

Play can add joy to your life, relieve stress, and connect you to others as well as the world around you. Playtime is not just for kids, it is also a time to forget about work and other commitments and a time to be social in a fun, creative, and even unstructured way. You really …

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The Dangers of Childhood Obesity: Why Prevention is Key

Childhood Obesity Linked To Increased Risk Of Different Forms Of Diabetes In Adulthood

Childhood obesity is a growing problem around the world. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight children under the age of five was estimated to be over 39 million in 2020, and this number is expected to increase to 70 million by 2025 if current trends continue. Childhood obesity is defined as …

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