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Shots - Health News
We're tethered to our brothers and sisters as adults far longer than we are as children; our sibling relationships, in fact, are the longest-lasting family ties we have.

Here's To Grown-Up Siblings And The Ties That Bind

Nov 28, 2019
Though she and her younger brother are very different, he's the one, in a way, she knows best. Sibling relationships, in fact, are the longest-lasting family ties we have, transcending time and loss.
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Shots - Health News
The trick, of course, is to find moments of deep relaxation wherever you are, not just on vacation. Laughing with friends can be another way to start breaking the cycle of chronic stress, and help keep your heart healthy, too.

High Stress Drives Up Your Risk Of A Heart Attack. Here's How To Chill Out

Apr 14, 2019
A study of siblings finds those who have a stress-related disorder have a 60 percent higher risk of heart attack or other cardiovascular event, compared to their less-stressed brothers and sisters.
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Shots - Health News

Adult Siblings Can Make Our Lives Healthier And Happier

Nov 23, 2017
Our sibling relationships are the longest-lasting family ties we have, and can help us weather the pains and challenges of adulthood, including illness and the death of parents.
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Shots - Health News
Ryan Steen (left) found himself "on edge" and isolated for years after his younger brother, Tyler, died by suicide.

After A Suicide, Sibling Survivors Are Often Overlooked

Aug 25, 2017
Recent studies show that people who survive a brother or sister's suicide are at great risk of mood disorders and mental health problems, including thoughts of harming themselves.
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StoryCorps
The Waters triplets at about five weeks old, not long after they came home from the hospital.

The Ups And Downs Of Togetherness And Independence When You're A Triplet

Jun 30, 2017
In a StoryCorps booth in Bloomington, Ind., Maddy, Zoë and Nick Waters, 10, talk about what it means to be a "three-in-one package."
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Shots - Health News

Give Thanks For Siblings: They Can Make Us Healthier And Happier

Nov 24, 2016
Sibling relationships are usually the longest-lived family ties, and most adults say they're close to their siblings. That closeness can shelter and sustain us through life's perils and joys.
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Shots - Health News
Younger siblings seem to have an immune advantage as early as 1 month of age, which may help explain where they get the energy to tease older siblings.

Asthma-Free With No Hay Fever? Thank Your Older Sibling

Jun 22, 2016
Older siblings can be annoying know-it-alls, but research suggests they may also help younger siblings build up stronger immune systems. And that may help reduce the risk of asthma and allergies.
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Shots - Health News

Your Adult Siblings May Hold The Secret To A Long, Happy Life

Nov 26, 2015
Our siblings are with us for longer than anyone else through our lives. Strong sibling relationships can cushion the blows of aging, while conflict cuts to the bone.
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Shots - Health News

When Kids Think Parents Play Favorites, It Can Spell Trouble

Feb 23, 2015
When children think they're being slighted, it can lead to risky behavior as teenagers, a study finds. Having warm, respectful relationships helps counteract the claim, "You always liked her best!"
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Shots - Health News
Miss Idaho, Sierra Sandison, shown here in her hometown of Twin Falls, Idaho, decided not to hide the insulin pump she wears to treat Type 1 diabetes during the pageant.

A Look Back At The Top 5 Shots Posts In 2014

Dec 31, 2014
In a year filled with gripping health stories, here are the ones that were the most popular with Shots readers. Think beauty pageant queens, pronouns and Ebola.
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