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"There are many natural ways to stay focused and sharp. From alternative therapies to herbal remedies, these natural approaches can help boost your productivity, protect your brain health as you age, and improve your overall wellbeing. Getting your fill of certain types of foods may help...

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"It’s said that happiness is 40 percent intentional action, so no matter your set point or what circumstances befall you, there are exercises you can do that will make a difference in your mood. You can raise levels of your happiness hormones, like dopamine and serotonin, by taking...

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"Losing weight is a goal held by millions around the world. However, this is also one of the most broken resolutions because it requires a time commitment and personal effort. While spending hours in the gym, out on the track or in front of exercise videos will certainly get results, there...

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"Even in cities with badly polluted air, the health benefits of walking or bicycling outweigh the risks of breathing dirty air, a new study contends. Researchers used computer simulations to compare the risks and benefits of walking or cycling in a range of air pollution levels. In most...

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Do the rights of boys who identify as girls trump the rights of girls who are born girls? That question is at the heart of a lawsuit filed by dozens of Illinois parents after the Obama administration’s Department of Education strong-armed their school district into allowing a transgender...

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"The fountain of youth still remains elusive, but there's something that seems close: green tea. People have been drinking tea for centuries, and today it's the second most popular drink in the world (after water). Some of that popularity may stem from the many widely recognized...

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"Two-minute warnings about the end of “screen time” actually make it harder for little kids to transition away from tablets, phones, and the TV. Researchers expected that this ubiquitous parenting tool—which aims to make it easier for children to disengage from an activity...

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Stealing small amounts of food to stave off hunger is not a crime, Italy's highest court of appeal has ruled. Judges overturned a theft conviction against Roman Ostriakov after he stole cheese and sausages worth €4.07 (£3; $4.50) from a supermarket. Mr Ostriakov, a homeless...

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"In honor of Mother’s Day, we’ve rounded up satisfying, homemade meals that look and taste amazing and are perfect for a celebratory spring brunch. While these dishes are sure to make mom’s day extra special, you’ll want to keep these in your summer recipe box all...

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"Salts in the brain appear to play a bigger role that scientists previously thought in whether we are asleep or awake. By influencing the level of salts, researchers were able to control a mouse’s sleep-wake cycle. “THE BRAIN IS MORE THAN A GROUP OF NEURONS THAT FUNCTION...

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"Energy is essential in this sleep-deprived, overstretched, high-speed world. How do we recharge our batteries when there is a constant drain on our resources? Tip #1: Try Diaphragmatic Breathing: In traditional Chinese medicine (a form of alternative medicine), energy is called...

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"When is the last time you recognized the good in others and said something about it? It’s oftentimes far too easy to focus on the bad. We are inundated with stories of wrongdoing, posts complaining about bad service, or news stories covering tragic events around the world, but when...

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"Caregivers whose eyes wander during playtime—perhaps to glance at a phone—may raise kids with shorter attention spans, a new study suggests. The work is the first to show a direct connection between how long a caregiver looks at an object and how long an infant’s...

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"If you’ve heard about the Zika virus and are wondering what it is, you’re not alone. The first Zika-related U.S. death was reported on April 29 in Puerto Rico; the cause was complications from Zika infection, including internal bleeding. Cases of this emerging infectious disease...

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"Understanding your present self depends not only on thoughts, feelings, and activities, but also on experiences and recollections of the past and the vision of yourself into the future. In other words, it all depends on where you’ve been, and where you’re going. A new study in...