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Staying Healthy
Taking it slow
- By Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
The "slow living" style has many health benefits.
An active life is a healthier one. But there are times when you should embrace a slower pace, an approach commonly known as "slow living."
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Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
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