An improved approach could help many people to lead better lives and save the NHS money, it adds.

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More than ever before, these populations will have access to technology that can help them lead better and more sustainable lives.

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The above facts lead to the conclusion that we desperately need better screening tests that can lead to lives saved with less collateral damage.

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In the book, which is told via a parable, the management team at a janitorial company suffering from high turnover and low employee engagement turned its fortunes around by finding ways to listen better to their employees and help them lead the lives they want to.

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This mission is based on the philosophy that if hardworking, destitute families are given the opportunity, tools, and resources to improve their lives, they will have a stepping stone to emerge from the poverty cycle and give their children better educational opportunities in order to lead happier, healthier lives.

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People of privilege have better odds because they have access to good food and health care, and tend to lead clean lives.

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Many of the behaviors that improve health, such as getting more sleep and making better eating choices, also lead to experiences, such as reduced stress, that contribute to happier lives.

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