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Binge Watching and Your Health
Are You a Binge Watcher?
Start With the Chips
Move a Little
Stay Away From All-Nighters
Don't Make It a Habit
Protect Your Eyes
Keep Strain to a Minimum
Sit Up Straight
Don't Ignore People
Keep the Blues Away
If There's a Problem, Handle It
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