Here are today's top stories on the wellness beat, compiled with the health and safety of your family in mind.
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Physical health
The birth rate went up in the U.S. last year for the first time since 2007, The Washington Post
It’s not me, it’s you: When it’s time to break up with your doctor, U.S. News & World Report
This is the only sunscreen article you need to read, Time
Mental well-being
Why some teen brains may be hardwired to make risky choices, NPR
Mental illness, addiction: Mother takes on ‘broken system,' CNN
A productivity expert wants you to do nothing, New York Magazine
Spiritual wholeness
Unused embryos pose difficult issue: What to do with them, The New York Times
Americans’ confidence in religion hits a new low, Religion News Service
International Yoga Day: Can a country own a spiritual practice?, Big Think
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