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After $75,000, Money Can't Buy Day-to-Day Happiness

But the more people make, the better they feel about their lives overall, study found

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Animation:	Breast Biopsy Animation
Calculator:	Calorie Burn Rate Calculator
Clinical Wizard:	Breast Cancer Risk Factors Clinical Wizard
Podcast:	Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Brain Podcast
Quiz:	Vision Quiz
Risk Assesment:	Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment
Video:	Blood Sugar Testing

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Health Tip of the Day

Skimping on Sun Protection

Few parents are making sure that their children and teens are protected against the sun, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ACS says that fewer than one in three teens wears sunscreen, protective clothing or a protective hat.

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You may wonder what all the fuss is about exercise. Simply put, inactivity is hazardous to your health. Physical activity can help you prevent chronic disease, manage your weight, and stay mentally fit. The best news is that it's never too late to adopt a more active lifestyle.

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Learn how to become a proactive patient. Understand your treatment choices. Get the latest news on advances in cancer. If you or a loved one is facing cancer, you’ll want to explore the Cancer Knowledgebase, with separate sections on more than 60 types of the disease.

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