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BPA Linked to Asthma in School-Age Girls

A recent CNN headline read: "BPA linked to asthma in school-age girls, study finds." Scientists have known about BPA toxic effects for years, and this latest study offers a concerning reminder that even prenatal exposure to ...

Study: Protein Variety May Lower Hypertension Risk

A diet rich in protein is linked to a number of health benefits for both middle-aged and older adults, including help with weight management, bone health and retention of muscle mass. Can protein lower high blood ...

ASMR: What Is Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response & Does It Work?

If you spend a decent amount of time on social media or platforms like Reddit, you may have across the unusual trend called ASMR, or "autonomous sensory meridian response." What does ASMR seen on things ...

Housework, Gardening Boost Heart Health for Older Women

Many can attest that it's good for the soul, but is gardening good for the heart? Does it "count" as exercise? A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association aimed to answer the ...

What Is Autophobia? How to Treat the Fear of Being Alone

What is a fear of being alone called? When a fear of being alone is intense enough, it can be called "autophobia," which describes someone who is irrationally afraid of solitude, isolation, and being ignored ...

CDC: Only 1 in 10 Adults Meets Daily Fruit and Vegetable Intake

Is it five fruits and five veggies a day that we're supposed to aim for? Exactly how many fruits and vegetables should we eat every day? According to most health authorities, such as the USDA, adults ...

Mental Speed: Zero Slowdown to Age 60?

As we get older, our brains get a little slower just like our muscles, right? Maybe not by our 30s, but certainly by our 40s and 50s, yes? Surprisingly, and wonderfully, a new study declares that mental ...

Diet Quality in Pregnancy and the Risk of Fetal Growth Restriction

While a fetus is developing within a mother's womb, it's possible for his/her growth to be stunted (or "restricted") due to a number of factors, including the mom's health and genetic abnormalities. Fetal growth restriction (FGR) ...

Smell and Food Choices: Can Certain Scents Kill Your Junk Food Cravings?

You'd think that the scent of chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven would trigger you to overindulge. However, an interesting area of research suggests that the connection between smell and food choices could actually ...

“Nature Prescription”: Doctors in Canada Prescribe National Park Passes

It's indisputable. The amount of time the average human spends outdoors is greatly reduced compared to previous generations. Did you know that nearly half of the U.S. population doesn’t participate in any outdoor recreation at ...