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The summer heat can be tough on anyone’s body and mind — but the stakes are higher for seniors.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
As travelers know, the journey can be tough on both your psyche and your luggage.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
New coach Mike Vrabel will want to be tough on both sides of the line.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Eat Small Meals Large meals can be tough on your digestive system during a flare.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Aug. 2025
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
As travelers know, the journey can be tough on both your psyche and your luggage.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
New coach Mike Vrabel will want to be tough on both sides of the line.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Eat Small Meals Large meals can be tough on your digestive system during a flare.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Be tough on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20tough%20on. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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