Children experience more injuries, stress and even burnout when they specialize in one sport
The rate of injury for single-sport adolescents is far higher than for other kids who play a variety of sports.
The rate of injury for single-sport adolescents is far higher than for other kids who play a variety of sports.
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People of color, young people and those with low incomes tend to benefit most from telehealth abortion.
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