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Ways to rebuild your attention span
If you have ever opened your laptop intending to finish one task, only to check email, switch between browser tabs and reach for your phone minutes later, you are not

1 new option gives families hope for dental care
Dental care can be an intimidating experience, particularly when treating cavities requires drilling or other procedures. A recent clinical trial suggests that a much quicker option could help manage tooth

No gym required: 20 cardio moves that work at home
Do people really need equipment to get an effective cardio workout at home. No, according to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which recommend 150 to 300 minutes of moderate

Why Potassium may matter more than salt for blood pressure
Can potassium lower blood pressure as much as cutting sodium can. New research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition argues that the sodium to potassium ratio predicts heart
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Steps to support stroke prevention plan
Your morning routine can do more than help you prepare for the day ahead. A handful of consistent habits may also support cardiovascular and vascular health, which can play an

6 essential tips for healthier teeth on GLP-1s
As medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound become increasingly familiar to patients, a new phrase has made its way across social media: “Ozempic teeth.” The term is used

Planetary Health Diet vs heart disease, what the data shows
Does eating more plants actually lower heart disease risk after menopause? A new analysis says yes, and the number is substantial. Women who most closely followed the Planetary Health Diet

Summer COVID surge hits as cicada variant spreads
The CDC says COVID-19 is growing or likely growing across the country this summer, with cases rising in the South and West and also picking up in the Northeast and
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Why does hair loss reveal so much more than just a scalp problem
Hair loss is one of those changes that most people experience as a deeply personal cosmetic crisis long before they recognize it as a potential biological signal. The scalp sheds

Cheating patterns have 4 findings that explain why the affair is rarely about the other person
Cheating patterns are the relationship research territory that generates the most cultural heat and the least clinical clarity. The popular narrative around infidelity organizes itself around the person outside the

What happens to your body when you stop eating sugar for 30 days according to research
Sugar is the dietary ingredient most consistently linked to the widest range of health consequences in nutritional research. Yet sugar remains one of the most difficult to reduce meaningfully in

Vaccines and 6 simple steps for a calm school start
A simple parent checklist to protect immunizations, rest and a confident first day back The countdown to a new school year brings a familiar scramble of supplies, schedules and early


