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Are You Up For Exploring Your Roots?
Studies show that people who appreciate and connect with their ethnic heritage have increased self-esteem and show a greater ability to cope with stress. Now may be the time to embrace a new cultural hobby—whether by watching telenovelas, shopping in chinatown, or cheering at the hometown rodeo.

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