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24% of Americans say the winner of the 2024 Presidential election helps determine whether ‘I’m rich’, pg. 18
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7 Over half of Americans choose their benefits by price during open enrollment 9 Hope amid the chaos: Good neighbors rebuild and support each other after hurricanes 11 How holiday shopping is changing in the digital age 13 Clinical trials are needed to develop new medicines for children and teens living with seizures 15 How to improve your kids’ experiences on social media
COVER STORY 18 24% of Americans say the winner of the 2024 Presidential election helps determine whether ‘I’m rich’ 20 Empowering women with affordable wellness solutions for total well-being 21 ‘Constantly stressed out’: A woman’s battle with excess cortisol 25 How early screening for type 1 diabetes and follow up monitoring can help you plan for the future
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