"The honest truth is that our public school and mental health systems are not well-equipped to address trauma in a way that is resonating with them, " Alvarez said.

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Ozone pollution has adverse effects on health as well, but is not as dangerous in the short-term.

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Maybe Chung Mong-koo was just showing good old-fashioned restraint in the face of some frothiness from the rest of the industry (just who is going to buy all those cars?) but it was a reminder that Koreans, with their won currency appreciating again, are dependent on the health of export markets and not all is well around the globe.

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Thanks to his innovative ideas and gritty determination, we passed a health insurance reform plan that is not only paid for, but will significantly lower the cost of health care as well as our deficit over the next several decades.

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"Not only is it important in promoting local public health and well-being, it also helps to spread the message about the dangers of sunbeds and UV exposure, " he said.

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But the fact is that most of us are not well positioned to make intelligent health choices.

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This is because consumers associate skin care not only with aesthetic appeal but with overall health and well-being and are reluctant to compromise with the quality of products.

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For many of us, the iPhone has become an indispensable communication device -- and now a new app developed by Lapka can measure environmental radiation and whether or not your food is organic, turning your smartphone into a tool for good health as well.

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Well on the Internet it can be hard to tell if health information is credible or not.

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Cutler of Harvard University is one of the most prolific and well-respected health economists in the U.S., if not the world.

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Most examples of patient empowerment are not that dramatic, but the key thing is that empowerment is about taking responsibility for your own health and well-being, in partnership with the right medical experts.

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