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You’re working out, heart pumping, breath quickening—and then you notice something strange. Only half your face is red and sweaty, while the other side stays completely dry and its usual color. It may look like an odd bodily quirk, but it could be a red flag for a neurological condition....
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You know that electric rush after a great workout? That surge that makes you feel alive, energized, ready to take...
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