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Rare autoimmune disease won’t stop man’s passion for sports
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Do you have early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
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How a 7 year-old boy saved his mom’s life
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What is the link between degenerative brain disease and contact sports?
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Every second counts: “Now, walking is a gift.”
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