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Drink eight cups of water a day! It’s like being sure to eat five servings of fruits and veggies a day, or get eight hours of sleep — it’s a statistic so central to leading a healthy life that we don’t question it any more. But here’s the thing: It’s not actually...

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All things considered, our bodies do a pretty great job of keeping us healthy — but they have some crazy ways of doing so. In fact, the human body is a hub of super gross stuff, from digestion to gas to tonsil stones. Fortunately, these seemingly disgusting processes are actually totally...

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There is a lot of misinformation floating around these days about sugar consumption and how it can affect your health. Here are some common myths that are important to dispel and in order to set the record straight once and for all. 1. Sugar is responsible for hyperactivity This common myth has...

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While losing weight isn't something that happens overnight, doing some prep work the night before can make all the difference when you step on the scale. If slimming down and becoming healthier are two goals at the top of your priority list, here are four must dos to make part of your...

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The height and weight of a newborn baby is largely governed by his or her own genes, but it’s the height of the mother that’s giving researchers a telltale sign, reports the Telegraph. Specifically, shorter women have shorter pregnancies and thus more premature babies, report...

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Depression is not contagious, according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Happiness, however, is more likely to spread between friends, and the results from the study may help remove some of the stigma surrounding depression. The World Health...

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If you feel like you’re losing hair, you’re not alone. Lots of women see tufts in the drain or on the bathroom floor and freak out, but experts say that what’s happening is more than likely normal. In fact, the average person loses between 60 to 100 hairs a day, says Anabel...

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Ten years ago, eating enough protein was the purported key to optimal energy. Now the focus has shifted to the microbiome—that hidden but vital community of bacteria in your gut that has huge effects throughout your body. (And yes, protein still matters, but we’ll get to that later.)...

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Generally speaking, the smaller a person's hippocampus -- a part of the brain associated with learning and memory -- the worse their memory will be. Researchers found, however, that for people who use both marijuana and tobacco, the smaller their hippocampi, the better their memory was during...

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Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise. The work solves a big mystery: Since 2007, researchers have known that a gene called FTO was...

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Have you ever known someone who stares into your eyes a little too long when you're having a conversation? Strange, right? Well it can get even stranger, according to research published this summer in the journal Psychiatry Research. Giovanni Caputo, a vision scientist from the University...

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Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise. The work solves a big mystery: Since 2007, researchers have known that a gene called FTO was...

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Is one bout of hot sex a month worth risking your health for? That’s the question women face with the FDA approval of Addyi, the new drug that boosts female libido. In studies, women who took the drug reported just one “extra sexually satisfying event” per month, and the FDA...

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A study released on Monday found that despite an increased acceptance of marijuana at city and state levels, adolescent use of the drug — as well as approval of it — is down across the country. The study, published in the The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, looked at...

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Moms and dads with four or more kids — as well as gay and lesbian parents — were among the most satisfied with life overall, an Australian researcher has found. (Photo: Marcel Weber/Cultura/Getty Images) An Australian researcher has completed a five-year study of various types of...