Being Social for Health

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• Platon, MC. 2024. "How to Accept Yourself? 9 Tips to Love Yourself." NEW TRENDS IN PSYCHOLOGY; 6(1): 38-42.
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• Tuovinen S, Tang X, Salmela-Aro K. 2020. "Introversion and Social Engagement: Scale Validation, Their Interaction, and Positive Association With Self-Esteem." Front Psychol; 11: 590748. Doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.590748. PMID: 33329251; PMCID: PMC7734327.
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Heart-Healthy Avocado

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No-Bake Avocado Key Lime Bars

• Aldeborgh, Alex. 2022. "Avocado Key Lime Bars (Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free)." Daisybeet. https://www.daisybeet.com/avocado-key-lime-bars-raw-vegan-gluten-free/

Catnip is Not Just for Cats

• Ibrahim, Zen, et al. 2022. "Catnip (Nepeta cataria L.): Recent Advances in Pharmacognosy, Cultivation, Chemical Composition and Biological Activity." Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics; 12: 254-263. 10.22270/jddt.v12i4-S.5559.
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Relax with Avena

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'Love Therapy'

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