More screen time is linked to poorer child development, study shows
There is a link between the amount of time children spend on screens and their development, a new study shows,…
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admin Over 90% of common household items contain hazardous plastic chemicals
Plastics riddled with high-risk chemicals are in clothes, food, toys and common household items, a new investigation revealed.
How to fight back against loneliness
If everyone is feeling disconnected, how is anyone supposed to make a difference? Experts share what you can do to…
How to support someone who’s suicidal
Talking about suicide can feel awkward and scary. Use these tips to be more supportive.
College isn’t supposed to be perfect. Here are 5 things I wish every student knew
College students go through homesickness, sleep deprivation, academic anxiety, alcohol and crises when they leave home. Here are a doctor’s…
A mini-workout may help memory as much as a nap after sleep loss
Exercise and naps may protect memory after sleep deprivation in different ways. A doctor explains what these results from a…
12-year-olds with smartphones are more likely to develop eating disorders by 14
Kids who have their own smartphones at age 12 are more likely to develop eating disorder symptoms than those who…
As a child she nearly lost her life to a rare condition. Today, at 26, she is defying the odds
Olivia DeKold was born with a rare disorder that keeps her tethered to tubes. She holds tightly to life’s gifts…
Warming up is crucial — not optional — to help avoid injury during activity. Here’s how to do it right
Before you ask your body to do a vigorous activity, it’s crucial to prepare your muscles, joints, nervous system and…
Stroke rates among young adults have nearly doubled
Stroke rates among young adults have nearly doubled in three decades. Experts say early attention to cardiovascular health could help…