Differences in lifestyles and other factors are linked to big gaps in life expectancy between residents of various U.S. states, 2020 data shows. That could…
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Looking for a new reason to work out? Here’s a good one: Regular exercise appears to significantly reduce your risk of getting COVID-19, a large…
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Smokers in the throes of nicotine withdrawal when they wake up in the morning may crave not just a cigarette but a cup of coffee…
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Whether the goal is bulging biceps or just a bit more strength and mass, a relatively light workout several times a week beats a more…
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“You can’t run from the fork.” It’s an old weight-loss saying, reminding folks that diet is more important than exercise when it comes to shedding…
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School lunches can be nutritious, help kids maintain their energy throughout the day and fit into a budget. One nutrition expert offers some tips for…
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Kids can take part in sports while on vegetarian and vegan diets, but parents and caregivers must help them select foods that will fuel them…
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A new and inexpensive same-day test could help pregnant women learn if their developing fetus has genetic problems that increase their risk of miscarriage. The…
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PFAS compounds are known as “forever chemicals” because they degrade slowly in the environment and accumulate in the body, potentially harming human and animal health.…
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Kids who enter preschool with good vocabulary and attention skills have a head start on academic success. That’s the takeaway from a new study of…
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Pregnant women with epilepsy battle anxiety and depression more often than their peers who aren’t pregnant or don’t have epilepsy, a new study reveals. “The…
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While babies born prematurely may lag behind their elementary school peers, they eventually catch up, British researchers report. By the end of high school, only…
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