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This Is Your Brain on Silence

This Is Your Brain on Silence

A cardiologist set out to measure the effects of music on the human body, but the strongest finding wasn't in the music itself. It was the silence he'd inserted between ...

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Heartburn Relief in Minutes: Simple Remedies That Soothe Acid Reflux Naturally

Heartburn Relief in Minutes: Simple Remedies That Soothe Acid Reflux Naturally

Simple self-care strategies may provide relief, and in some cases, prevent acid-reflux.

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Should You Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them? Experts Reveal the Answer

Should You Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them? Experts Reveal the Answer

Many people have physical reactions to new clothing. What they might not realize is that all clothing, including online orders and secondhand garments, can be a minefield of risky irritants ...

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80-Year-Old TCM Practitioner Shares Daily Routine for Healthy Eyes

80-Year-Old TCM Practitioner Shares Daily Routine for Healthy Eyes

TCM expert Hu Naiwen can still read small print without reading glasses by adhering to a unique set of eye-care practices.

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Rest Is Not a Reward You Need to Earn

Rest Is Not a Reward You Need to Earn

Productivity has become a badge of success—but at what cost?

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11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power

11 Strength-Building Stretches That Improve Flexibility, Mobility, and Muscle Power

With the right approach, you don't have to choose between strength and flexibility–you can train both simultaneously.

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How Menopause Symptoms Vary Widely by Country

How Menopause Symptoms Vary Widely by Country

Research suggests that diet and culture may have an effect.

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Somatic Therapy: When Healing Your Body Helps Heal Your Mind–Here’s How

Somatic Therapy: When Healing Your Body Helps Heal Your Mind–Here’s How

Derived from the Greek word "soma," which means body, somatic therapy encourages people to tune into physical sensations.

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How to Live Well Beyond 100

How to Live Well Beyond 100

At 79, Sister Pacis Bao made a decision that may have added 25 years to her life. It wasn't a special diet or supplement. It was something more unexpected. Want ...

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It’s Not Just What You Eat: Everyday Habits Keep Inflammation Burning

It’s Not Just What You Eat: Everyday Habits Keep Inflammation Burning

Chronic inflammation often develops silently, yet it may contribute to conditions ranging from digestive disorders to heart disease.

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The Science of Crispy Chicken—Without the Harmful Compounds

The Science of Crispy Chicken—Without the Harmful Compounds

The Maillard reaction gives you crispy, golden skin while minimizing the harmful compounds that frying and grilling produce.

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What You Need to Know About GLP-1s as Medicare Coverage Grows

What You Need to Know About GLP-1s as Medicare Coverage Grows

One clinician says patients may be measuring the wrong thing.

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How ADHD Is Often Misdiagnosed

How ADHD Is Often Misdiagnosed

A number of challenges, including feeding and sleep problems, developmental and academic delays, and social awkwardness can mimic attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. Yet many medical conditions are often ...

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Healthy Fourth of July Recipes Bursting With Natural Red, White, and Blue

Healthy Fourth of July Recipes Bursting With Natural Red, White, and Blue

A sparkling spritz, refreshing salad, and make-ahead dessert prove you don't need artificial ingredients to create a festive Fourth of July spread.

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‘Forever Chemical’ Linked to Fetal Facial Abnormalities–Scientists Now Know Why

‘Forever Chemical’ Linked to Fetal Facial Abnormalities–Scientists Now Know Why

For the first time, researchers identified the precise biological mechanism behind the damage.

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12 Things That May Make You a Mosquito Magnet

12 Things That May Make You a Mosquito Magnet

Scientists are uncovering why some people appeal to mosquitos more than others.

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How to Turn Elderflower Blossoms Into Pancakes and Syrup

How to Turn Elderflower Blossoms Into Pancakes and Syrup

Elderflower's fragrant early-summer blossoms can be foraged, preserved, and transformed into traditional dishes enjoyed for generations.

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How to Have a Simple, Productive Day

How to Have a Simple, Productive Day

It doesn't take a complicated system to effectively check off the items on your daily to-do list.

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How Mineral Deficiencies Can Lead to Fatigue and Brain Fog

How Mineral Deficiencies Can Lead to Fatigue and Brain Fog

Calories get the spotlight, but what runs your cells is minerals, and most of us aren’t getting enough. 

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Why Bone and Muscle Loss Is More Than Just Aging

Why Bone and Muscle Loss Is More Than Just Aging

While osteoporosis and sarcopenia are among the most consequential aspects of aging, they are also the most preventable and reversible.

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How to Stay Tick-Free This Summer

How to Stay Tick-Free This Summer

As the weather warms and we spend more time outdoors, the risk of encountering ticks increases. Despite their tiny size, ticks can transmit diseases with serious consequences. In fact, cases ...

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How Audiobooks Affect Your Brain

How Audiobooks Affect Your Brain

Turns out your brain has opinions about how you read.

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Your Mental Health May Be Paying the Price of Working From Home

Your Mental Health May Be Paying the Price of Working From Home

A new study found remote workers experienced greater psychological distress and social isolation than in-person workers.

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The Surprising Ways Fatherhood Changes Men

The Surprising Ways Fatherhood Changes Men

Before the baby arrives, men are already changing in ways that reshape their brains, hormones, and sense of self.

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BEMT Is Newly Approved. How Does It Compare With Other Sunscreen Ingredients?

BEMT Is Newly Approved. How Does It Compare With Other Sunscreen Ingredients?

Dermatologists have been waiting for bemotrizinol for years. Here’s what makes it different from existing UV filters and what you should know about it.

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What Your Body Thinks You Ate Matters More Than What You Ate

What Your Body Thinks You Ate Matters More Than What You Ate

Your metabolism is supposed to respond to what's in your stomach, right? But when researchers tested that idea in 2011, the results were surprising—and they made us wonder just how ...

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How to Make the Most of Your Vacation

How to Make the Most of Your Vacation

The best vacation is one that gives you lasting, happy memories, despite its challenges.

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