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Hot Topics: Having a Purpose in Life Boosts Brain Health

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Exercise Now, Spend Less on Health Care Later

Staying fit in middle age pays real dividends down the road, a new study reveals.

Study Shows BMI Underestimates Obesity

The widely used measure doesn't accurately measure body fat, especially in women, researchers say.

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