Health

We know that burning fossil fuels is one of the leading contributors to climate change. That's because it causes air pollution and greenhouse-gas emissions, which affect both the atmosphere and the type of air we breathe ...

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Writing a gratitude letter may not seem like a huge deal, but thanks to brain imaging studies, we now know it's a powerful exercise that produces a cascade of positive, long-lasting emotions — for both ...

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There's plenty of research suggesting that spending time with their grandchildren is beneficial to grandparents' health. What about the benefits of grandparents to their grandchildren? Many of us have heart-warming memories involving our grandparents. Whether it's ...

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Bickering about finances, debating child-rearing methods and arguing about whose turn it is to take out the garbage — sometimes the daily grind of married life can leave you feeling a little less than enthusiastic ...

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It's no surprise that having a positive female role model is extremely important for young girls. This is especially true in the current world of social media, bullying and the ever-changing, progressing "norms" for women. The ...

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Staph infections account for a large percentage of all hospital visits related to infections each year. The name of the bacteria responsible for causing many a staph infection is staphylococcus, which is actually very common and ...

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Pest control surveys show that the top three places where bed bugs are found include apartments/condominiums, single-family homes and hotels/motels — making just about anyone susceptible to bed bug bites without a moment's notice. Bed bugs ...

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If you’ve ever gone for another serving of that lasagna even though you feel full or reached for that second slice of cake, congratulations — you’ve overeaten. Sometimes it’s painfully obvious that we’re overeating, but ...

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While psychedelic mushrooms and hallucinogens seem like relics from a hippie, Grateful Dead–loving past, they’re giving doctors new hope in treating a range of mental health issues. In particular, the "magic mushrooms" discussed here contain psilocybin, ...

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Do you know the difference between hyperthyroidism vs hypothyroidism? Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland becomes overactive. Hypothyroidism means the thyroid is underactive. Both conditions can cause a cascade of problems, because when the thyroid is not ...

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