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  1. Can a Friend a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

    There are many clear benefits to having lots of friends and strong community ties. But a recent study suggests that a solid social network may even help prevent heart attacks among low-income people with a history of heart problems.


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  2. By the Numbers: States of Sadness

    • Topics:
      • Politics
      • Science
      • Health
    • Published:
      1. Greater Good magazine, April 26, 2008
    • Metainfo:
      • 366 words
      • 12.2 inches

    After a person commits suicide, their loved ones often spend years asking themselves a simple question: Why? For decades, researchers have pointed to biological, chemical, and genetic factors. But according to a recent study released by Mental Health America, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization based in Virginia, a person’s risk for depression and suicide may depend more on where that person lives than on his or her biology or brain chemistry.


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  3. Playing for Peace

    When a tragic accident in 1995 left Craig Dobkin paralyzed below the waist, he and his business partner, Michael Terrien, decided to re-evaluate their lives. They left their careers as corporate consultants and founded Play for Peace, a non-profit organization that promotes peace and fosters young leaders through children’s play.


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