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A panic attack is an episode of intense fear with an abrupt onset, lasting from several minutes to up to an hour. It has many mental and physical symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, chest pain and a sense of pending doom. These symptoms may cause significant …

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I spent many a summer at the beach growing up. My mother always slathered me with sunscreen. Now, as a 30-year-old woman, sunscreen remains a part of my routine, regardless of the weather. Recently, I was surprised to learn that one of my friends — a young Black woman — nev…

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“Spider-Man: Across the Spider- Verse” swings onto the silver screen as a jaw-dropping, unmissable masterpiece that will leave audiences utterly spellbound. This artful sequel weaves its web with exquisite precision, expertly building upon the exceptional foundation set by its predecessor, 2…

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Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according to the Office on Women's Health.

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In politics, as in life, it’s all too easy to write off old people, especially when they are frail or disabled. President Joe Biden’s fall on stage during the Air Force Academy graduation ceremony on Thursday immediately raised questions of fitness.

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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia. A family statement, posted on The Carter Center website, says that she continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains, Georgia, and visits with loved ones. The statement goes on to say that it'…

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a 48-year-old woman who just started going through menopause. I feel like I'm handling the hot flashes, sleepless nights and other symptoms OK, but my bladder is going crazy. Sometimes, when I realize I need to go, I can't make it to the bathroom in time. I have started…

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As I’ve mentioned before, the word crochet comes from the French word for hook. This term was also used for things such as lacemaking. French history is just part of the evolution of the current version of the crochet hook. The art of crochet includes techniques such as Tunisian crochet and …

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Disney has given us over 20 remakes of their beloved animated classics, unveiling a mixed bag of enchantment. While “Cinderella” served as a delightful ode to the magic of the 100-year-old studio, others stumbled into the realm of disappointing disasters — ahem, “Pinocchio.” However, most of…

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We were loading some grands into the car for a long weekend at our house when one of the girls handed me an envelope containing cash”Mom says this is for accidentals.”

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I’m probably putting my foot in my mouth for saying this, but Air Jordan, the fabulously successful sneaker line named after former basketball great Michael Jordan, may have to step aside for a new shoe: one named after a guy whose athletic exploits on the playground and the trampoline shoul…

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For Americans under 20, an epidemic much deadlier than Covid-19 has raged over the last three years. Deaths among those aged 1 to 19 surged 20% — driven by an increase in car crashes, suicide, homicide and drug overdoses.

“Fast X” is wild. Whether or not it’s good is inconsequential. Vin Diesel clearly doesn’t care what you think about the quality of the film. He’s not here to win the Oscars; he’s here to win the box office. And while the returns have diminished, the core fans are still coming back.

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