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Multiple Chronic Disease Risks Lowered in Middle-aged Women Embracing ‘Satisfying’ Relationships into Old Age
Women who have satisfying relationships with their spouses, friends, family, and coworkers have lower chances of developing multiple chronic diseases, according to a new study. The findings…
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What Painkiller(s) Works Best for Low Back Pain?
We all know how frustrating and uncomfortable low back pain can be. Now, recent research suggests that mixing popular over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol)…
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Can High Blood Pressure Trigger Neurotic Personality Traits?
Add neurotic personality traits to the list of negative outcomes following poor control of blood pressure. Recent research suggests that high blood pressure is more likely to cause neurotic…
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It’s Never Too Late: Any Form of Regular Exercise at Any Age Boosts Brain Function in Later Life
It pays to be physically active. From a casual, regular stroll down the street to counting hours in the gym. Whatever your choice of activity, researchers at the University College London…
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High Physical Activity Doesn’t Offset Obesity Risk Among Teens that Get Too Much Screen Time
Being physically active as a teen doesn’t necessarily guarantee an escape from the risk of obesity, especially if you spend so much time in front of screens, according to a new study. The…
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Can Drinking Alcohol Even Before or During Pregnancy Alter the Shape of a Baby’s Face?
It turns out that the amount of alcohol a mother drinks before and during pregnancy is linked to critical changes in the shape of the child’s face. A new study published in the journal…
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The Best Time of Day to Workout to Burn More Calories
Whether you love to hit the gym in the morning or evening, the time of day at which you exercise determines how much fat you burn, according to a new study. Researchers from Karolinska…
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Living Near Busy Roads Could Increase the Odds of Developing Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a common hearing disorder manifested by persistent and annoying ringing in the ears or head that can be debilitating. Now, a new study suggests that by merely living close to…
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On the Subject of Weight Loss, Meal Size Trumps Intermittent Fasting, Study Reveals
In a bid to shed a few extra pounds, a strategy plenty of people resort to is limiting their food intake to certain specific hours of the day. The prevailing opinion is that this weight…
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Toddlers Not Responding To Baby Talk Could Be An Early Sign Of Autism, Study Reveals
When communicating with babies, we instinctively employ an exaggerated, somewhat rhythmic method of speaking to establish a bond and at the same time capture their ever-fleeting attention…
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