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Teen Gambling: Risks, Warning Signs and How Parents Can Help

Gambling is no longer just an adult activity. Online sports betting, fantasy leagues and in-game “loot boxes” have made it easier than ever for teens to gamble from their phones and computers. This increased...

February 6, 2026
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Heart and Vascular Health

Surviving a Widow Maker Heart Attack

Retired social worker, Jodi Kennedy, suffered a “widow maker” heart attack at age 64. Occurring when a major artery in the heart is blocked, the widow maker is all too often fatal.  Two weeks earlier, on a routine...

May 1, 2022
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