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Is Craving Fuelling Inflammation and Cancer? Exploring Addiction’s Hidden Pathways with Prof. Raphael Cuomo

Professor Raphael E. Cuomo of the University of California, San Diego talks about the biology of craving, in this Q&A based on his book Crave: The Hidden Biology of Addiction and Cancer. As he shares, his replies show how the science…

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Lighten the Load: How the Joy and Rhythm of Dance Helps me Combat Depression  

Can dance and movement help bring back joy? The Health Collective guest contributor addresses her journey with depression and dealing with questions of identity in this heart-warming piece that seizes on the moment that a dance circle and the guiding principles behind it helped her deal with feelings of unease, and embrace joy.