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Difficult people can be bad for your health if you let them stress you out. Mary Bolster, editor of Natural Health Magazine, has some excellent reminders to help you deal with the difficult people in your life." " 

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Difficult people can be bad for your health if you let them stress you out. Mary Bolster, editor of Natural Health Magazine, has some excellent reminders to help you deal with the difficult people in your life." "

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Worried that your child's 'baby fat' may be turning into something more serious?  Here's GMA parenting contributor and author Ann Pleshette Murphy with some good advice to help parents prevent obesity in children.

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As a parent, it's important to choose the right doctor and treatment for your child. Dr. Shannon explains how you can advocate for your childs mental health and shares his inspiration for helping children and families work through mental health issues.

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