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What to Do When the Afternoon Crash Hits Hard
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Biologically speaking, the afternoon crash is hardwired into our systems. The body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, regulates sleepiness and wakefulness throughout the day and night. Unfortunately for our productivity, this rhythm has a penchant for afternoon naps.While everyone’s internal clock differs to some degree, most people are sleepiest between 2 to 4 a.m. and between 1 to 3 p.m — hence,... 1/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Scared Stiff: The Chemical Behind the Body’s Startle Response
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Boo! Did you jump? That startle response is universal among humans — and possibly even across the animal kingdom. It can be unsettling, but it could also serve a vital purpose. So what causes us to become scared stiff? One well-known chemical in our brain appears to be responsible. Study Links Serotonin to Startle Response If fear has ever stopped you in your tracks — literally like a deer staring... 1/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
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More Adult Women Being Diagnosed With Autism
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Only one girl receives an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis for every four boys. Most experts have long accepted that this is due to some genetic predisposition to the disorder that affects the two sexes differently, but there’s a good chance that doctors have gotten this all wrong—and they're starting to realize it. More and more adult women are now being diagnosed with autism, and their experiences... 1/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Your Bones’ Best Buddy: Bacteria in Your Gut
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Whether you are male or female, young or old, it’s wise to keep tabs on the health of your bones. About half of all adults age 50 or older suffer from osteoporosis (weak bones) or its precursor, osteopenia (low bone density). These days another worrisome trend is emerging: More and more young people are developing osteoporosis. Unhealthy Lifestyle Foreshadows OsteoporosisYoung adults develop osteoporosis... 1/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
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FDA Approves Software That Could Replace Specialized Doctors
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Which would you trust more with your life: a human or a machine? AI is everywhere, and it is starting to be used more in medicine, too. The US Food and Drug Administration approved artificial intelligence (AI) software that can interpret medical images without the help of a doctor. An Eye for an EyeIDx-DR, developed by IDx LLC, is software that has shown it can identify diabetic retinopathy in special... 1/9/2025 5:00:00 AM
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5 Threats to Women’s Health
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How much do we know about our personal health risks? While overall health can vary greatly between people, women are at particular risk for 5 serious health conditions. Luckily, there are proactive steps we can take to reduce our chances of joining their statistics.Women are at particular risk for heart disease, breast cancer, lung disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and complications from diabetes. By being... 1/8/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Lying to Appear More Honest is a Thing
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Withholding information, or even flat out lying because of the fear of being called out as lying if the truth were revealed is actually a thing. In fact, in some circles, it's common practice. People lie, sometimes for some pretty ridiculous reasons. And in many cases, it turns out that people lie for the sake of honesty itself. Why Honest People Lie People generally need a reason to lie. We humans... 1/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Understanding the Psychology of Nostalgia
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Ask just about anyone which decade was the absolute best to be a kid, and they’ll likely name their own era. The best music? That usually depends on which songs the person heard the most in their middle-school and teen years. Given a choice between Howdy Doody, Super Friends and Pokémon, which reigns supreme? You guessed it: The answer likely depends on which era was yours. And this says something... 1/6/2025 5:00:00 AM
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7 Ways to Burn Calories Without Exercising
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Exercising can be hard to fit into a tight schedule, and with so many other demands taking up our free time, many of us feel like we need a way to burn some extra calories. We went looking for ways to burn calories without exercising. And found some great results. Get the details below on how you can burn calories without exercising, too. Take a Hot Bath People who enjoy a good, hot soak have one more... 1/3/2025 5:00:00 AM
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The Danger of Fluctuating Blood Pressure
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Most people know that high blood pressure is a health risk and that blood pressure that drops too low can also be a problem. But what about when it bounces back and forth between the two extremes? It turns out that’s not good for you, either. And when it happens at a younger age, it may signal an increased risk of other health problems later in life. Why is Fluctuating Blood Pressure a Problem? The... 1/3/2025 5:00:00 AM
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