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Why optimists live longer than the rest of us
The Washington Post - By Fuschia Sirois
Do you tend to see the glass as half full, rather than half empty? Are you always looking on the bright side of life? If so, you might be surprised to learn that this tendency could actually be good for your health. A number of studies have shown that optimists enjoy higher levels of well-being, …
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Texas Supreme Court blocks order that allowed abortions to resume
The Washington Post - By Adela Suliman
Legal wrangling over abortions in Texas took a further twist late Friday, after the state Supreme Court blocked a lower court order that had temporarily allowed the procedures to resume. The Texas Supreme Court in Austin granted an “emergency motion for temporary relief” requested by the state’s …
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With therapists in short supply, group counseling offers alternative
The Washington Post - By Juli Fraga
In the pandemic, Angela Lundberg’s mental health plummeted. “I became anxious and depressed, and it disrupted my life,” the 43-year-old Minneapolis substitute teacher says. “I lived in a constant state of fear and worried that everyone I loved would die.” Lundberg’s struggles are far from unique in …
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2 days ago
Debunking myths about vasectomies as their popularity increases post-Roe
The Washington Post - By Meena Venkataramanan
Since last week’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, men across the country are rushing to get vasectomies. But common myths about vasectomies continue to circulate on social media, including that they are easily reversible and are a preventive measure until a patient is ready to have a …
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2 days ago
Nursing home that diverted vaccines to rich donors pays $1.75 million
The Washington Post - By Isaac Stanley-Becker
The text message from the chief executive of MorseLife Health System, a luxury nursing home in West Palm Beach, Fla., was unambiguous. “Of course go after the billionaires first,” the CEO wrote to the facility’s fundraisers in December 2020, explaining who should get priority for scarce coronavirus …
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State parks want to attract more visitors of color
The Washington Post - By Marsha Mercer
As Americans plan their summer vacations, states around the country are struggling with a persistent challenge: how to attract more Black residents and other visitors of color to their parks. The racial gap in park visitation is long-standing. Officials estimate that about 3 in 4 visitors to …

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