Common houseplants such as peace lily and ivy can provide health benefits by improving air quality around the home, finds
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Father’s nicotine use can cause cognitive problems in children and grandchildren
A father’s exposure to nicotine may cause cognitive deficits in his children and even grandchildren, according to a study in
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Why depression, trauma can make you age faster
Major depression is one of the most common mental health problems in the United States. In fact, more than 16
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Can eggs help you lose weight? Evidence and benefits
Eggs are rich in protein, low in calories, and they may boost the metabolism. In this article, we describe how
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Can You Get the Flu from the Flu Shot? 5 Side Effects to Know About
The flu shot most definitely cannot cause the flu–no matter how many times you’ve heard this longstanding myth. Overall, the
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Rat poison in synthetic pot can kill users: report
(HealthDay)—Synthetic marijuana laced with rat poison has caused hundreds of hospitalizations in the United States this year, and a new
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Poor diabetes control can lead to increased risk of serious infections, study shows
A new study has shown that diabetes patients with the poorest control of their blood sugars face the highest risks
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Your Apple Watch can now record your ECG – but what does that mean and can you trust it?
Apple’s new, fourth-generation watch has an electrical heart rate sensor. This can record your electrocardiogram or ECG, which Apple says:
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Goal setting strategies can influence positive emotions
For most people, the sense of happiness derived from a luxurious vacation, a good movie or a tasty dinner at
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Being forgotten by acquaintances can affect self-esteem in the same way as being rejected
Psychologists at The University of Aberdeen looking into the experience of being forgotten have discovered that memory lapses can damage
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