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• Benefits of a Weighted Vest for Autism

  Sensory integration therapy has been used for people with autism and other neurological disorders to try and tackle the underlying neurological processing and integration of sensory information in order to have a positive effect on emotion, learning, and behavior. Using a weighted vest for autism is...

• What Causes Obesity?

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• What Is the GOLO Diet

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• Should People with Rheumatoid Arthritis Avoid the Shingles Vaccine?

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• Can Sleep Apnea Cause an Irregular Heartbeat?

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