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Parents Are Almost as Depressed and Anxious as Teens

If we want to help anxious and depressed teens, we need to help their parents, too.

time.com

Scientists name eight measures that can slow ageing by up to six years

Measures including healthy sleep and regular exercise may slow pace of body’s biological ageing

www.theguardian.com

The experiences of older drivers can help design cleaner and safer cars

Automobile technology provides opportunities for older drivers to maintain their independence and autonomy, but cars need to be designed with their needs in mind.

theconversation.com

Single at 40? Blame the Economy

Why more 40-year-olds than ever have never been married.

time.com

Understanding the science of addiction – podcast

After Matthew Perry’s death, a clip of the actor debating the science of addiction went viral. Ian Sample discusses our understanding of addiction with the director of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse, Nora Volkow

www.theguardian.com

 

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What could near-death experiences teach us about life, death and consciousness? – podcast

Ian Sample meets Sam Parnia, an intensive care doctor and associate professor at NYU Grossman school of medicine in New York City who has spent his career exploring the boundary between life and death. He tells Ian how he believes near-death experiences can be explained and what medicine can...

www.theguardian.com

Nuclear fusion, new drugs, better batteries: how AI will transform science – podcast

Ian Sample joins Madeleine Finlay to consider some of the huge benefits AI could bring to science. Madeleine also hears from prof Mihaela van der Schaar, an expert in machine learning in medicine, about how AI could transform healthcare

www.theguardian.com

 

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What Is Dust? And Where Does It All Come From?

People have been sending their dust to the DustSafe program for analysis. Here’s what they’ve learned so far—and what you can do to reduce your dust risk.

getpocket.com

Use citric acid to clean your dishwasher and other gross household items

You could make your home smell like a citrusy paradise with lemon-scented cleaning products, but you should use citric acid for cleaning instead.

getpocket.com

 

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This Houston Program Turns Veterans Into Urban Farmers

Growing Urban Farmers teaches veterans how to use their skills to make a living from working the soil, improving their mental health along the way.

www.texasmonthly.com

 

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Meet the “Badass” Husband-and-Wife Team Behind This New San Antonio Taqueria

Thanks to a clever mural, Victor Wembanyama enjoyed Tacos al Carbón Cabrón’s carne asada tacos. And our taco editor says there’s more to love.

www.texasmonthly.com

This Philly Breakfast Taco Joint Is the Owner’s Love Letter to Austin

Inspired by Home Slice Pizza’s delivery of the New York experience to Austin, Nano Wheedan aims to bring breakfast tacos to Philadelphia.

www.texasmonthly.com

The Laredo Taco Trail

Laredo may have its share of troubles, but it also has a fascinating taco history that includes “mariachis” and the original barbecued brisket taco.

www.texasmonthly.com

When Hurricane Harvey Took Everything, a Houston Chef Turned to the Gulf and Opened a Taqueria

At Fish Company Taco in Galveston, the few taco options rotate based on the availability of the fish, which leads to creative options.

www.texasmonthly.com

 

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How big is science’s fake-paper problem?

An unpublished analysis suggests that there are hundreds of thousands of bogus ‘paper-mill’ articles lurking in the literature.

www.nature.com

 

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5 Surprising Things That Happen to Your Body When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep

For starters, it can totally tank your sex drive.

getpocket.com

 

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Why Can’t We Give up the Notion of the Ideal Body?

Conversations on body image and beauty are more complex than ever. Why is it still so hard to talk about body inclusivity?

getpocket.com

Should I worry about my salt intake?

Salt, AKA sodium chloride, has been used to preserve food and enhance flavours for thousands of years. Can it really be a health hazard?

theguardian.com

Friendship research is getting an update – and that's key for dealing with the loneliness epidemic

Psychology researchers have focused on the idea that people form friendships with those who are similar, familiar and nearby. But how do individual people pick those who will become their friends?

theconversation.com

This 20-Minute Full-Body Session Is Our Best Workout Ever

Press and pull for more muscle with this special anniversary routine, a culmination of 35 years of fitness knowledge.

menshealth.com

 

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https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/11/sleep-health-pattern-happiness/675926/

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/10/dark-triads-toxic-personalities/675683/

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/08/sharing-food-greater-economic-utility-satisfaction/671085/

 

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Prenuvo Wants to Put Your Mind at Ease

Some patients say the $2,500 full-body MRI does anything but.

www.thecut.com

Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession becomes illegal

Now a class C drug, possession for recreational use will carry a prison sentence of up to two years.

www.bbc.com

 

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https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/11/multicolor-fruit-varieties-breeding-trend/675957/

 

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‘Tiny Pretty Things’ Star Reveals Brain Tumor Diagnosis

He told followers he is “confident” doctors will be able to remove “most of the tumor.”

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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Getting an Itemized Hospital Bill Is Basically Impossible

How a minor bike accident and a few stitches turned into thousands of dollars in medical bills and a months-long quest for a straight answer from somebody—anybody.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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What it feels like: 'Why am I being punished' with type 2 diabetes?

What it feels like: 'Why am I being punished' with type 2 diabetes

www.healthing.ca

Opinion: Team-based care is the relief Canada’s healthcare system desperately needs

Opinion: Team-based care is relief Canada’s healthcare system needs

www.healthing.ca

Nurse burnout and shortages: Attention turns to mental health and skill development programs

Nurse burnout and shortages: Mental health and skill development

www.healthing.ca

Surgeon mistakenly operates man's colon after not being able to find his appendix

Surgeon mistakenly operates man's colon after not being able to find his appendix

www.healthing.ca

Woman finds spider living in her ear after hearing strange noises for 4 days

Woman finds spider living in her ear after hearing strange noises

www.healthing.ca

 

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AI Could Learn a Thing or Two From Rat Brains

Modern artificial neural networks suffer from what is known as the “problem of catastrophic forgetting”: when you teach them new things, they tend to forget old things.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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Longevity doctor Peter Attia takes 3 nighttime supplements, including ashwaganda, to improve his sleep

Longevity doctor Peter Attia shares his nighttime supplements routine: He pops 3 supplements, avoids snacking, and enjoys a hot sauna.

www.insider.com

When Light Flashes for a Quintillionth of a Second, Things Get Weird

The shortest light pulses in the world come in pairs, and scientists can now control them.

getpocket.com

 

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Lemon water: A-list celebs love it, but does it actually do anything?

We asked experts whether the wellness trend is worth trying – or if it leaves a sour taste in their mouths

www.theguardian.com

Meditation Is Big Business. The Science Isn’t So Clear.

For years, mindfulness has been promoted as a near panacea. But just how much does the brain affect the body?

undark.org

Brain Gain: A Person Can Instantly Blossom into a Savant—and No One Knows Why

Some people suddenly become accomplished artists or musicians with no previous interest or training. Is it possible innate genius lies dormant within everyone?

getpocket.com

 

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How pharmacy deserts are putting the health of Black and Latino Americans at risk

Lack of access to a nearby pharmacy can have major health consequences by impeding people's ability to get vaccinations and keep up with prescriptions.

www.statnews.com

The Simple Trick I Rely On When I’m Feeling Nauseated

It helps with heartburn too.

slate.com

How to Boost Your VO2 Max So Running Faster Feels Easier

Improving this physiological measurement can help you gain more speed with less effort.

getpocket.com

 

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I Wish I Was a Little Bit Taller

A growing number of men are undergoing a radical and expensive surgery to grow anywhere from three to six inches. The catch: It requires having both your femurs broken. GQ goes inside the booming world of leg lengthening.

getpocket.com

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/09/1211610533/science-says-teens-need-more-sleep-so-why-is-it-so-hard-to-start-school-later

Warmer climate, spicier food. But which country is the spiciest?

Scientists don't understand why the correlation exists. Many ideas have been offered, but none are convincing.

bigthink.com

 

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After decades in use, heart stents finally beat placebo. It took a bold researcher

After decades in use, heart stents finally beat placebo. It took a bold researcher.

www.statnews.com

Wegovy cuts risk of heart attacks in milestone cardiovascular trial

Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy notably cut the risk of heart attacks in a landmark cardiovascular trial that affirms the treatment offers health benefits beyond weight loss.

www.statnews.com

Where Americans prefer to eat and drink coffee in each U.S. state

The richness and variety of America’s food landscape is depicted in this buffet of maps. Have you ever heard of Piggly Wiggly or Biggby?

bigthink.com

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/07/1210051981/coal-miners-black-lung-silica-dust-rule

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/01/1209889964/lung-cancer-screening-guidelines-updated

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/04/1202723479/ozempic-body-positive-medicine-weight-stigma

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/10/03/1203069515/prep-prevents-hiv-black-women-need-access

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/11/1198700202/fostering-friendship-epidemic-of-loneliness

 

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What You Should Actually Be Eating For Breakfast

Is it really the most important meal of the day?

www.glamour.com

How Pediatricians Really Think About Kids & Weight Now

Pediatricians are on the front lines of navigating new ideas about weight and health.

www.romper.com

I study highly successful people for a living. Here are 11 little habits they practice every day

Organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant has spent his entire career studying what it takes to achieve greatness. He shares the little life changes that the most successful people practice every day.

www.cnbc.com

 

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107-year-old shares her secret to a long and happy life: Don't wait for your dreams to come true

"I'm a practical person," says Shirley Hodes of North Carolina, 107, who has stayed happy over the years by appreciating what she has.

www.cnbc.com

A psychology expert shares 5 toxic phrases 'highly selfish, entitled' people always use—and how to deal with them

We're all selfish to some degree. Psychology researcher Stefan Falk shares the toxic traits of highly selfish and entitled people who are most harmful to others — and how to deal with them.

www.cnbc.com

Harvard psychologist: If you use any of these 9 phrases every day, 'you're more emotionally resilient than most'

Very few of us are able to quickly adapt to stressful situations. Harvard psychologist Dr. Courtney Warren shares the powerful phrases that the most emotionally resilient people say every day.

www.cnbc.com

 

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95-year-old lighthouse keeper has 4 daily habits to stay physically fit and mentally sharp

Buddy Grover is a 95-year-old volunteer lighthouse keeper. Here's his advice for living a long, fulfilling life.

www.cnbc.com

My 95-year-old Japanese grandfather is a former cardiologist—his 8 'non-negotiables' for a long, happy life

Mika Cribbs spent the summer with her 95-year-old grandfather in Japan, and was inspired by how he boosts longevity and happiness. Here's his daily routine for living a long, healthy life.

www.cnbc.com

 

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40% of people willfully choose to be ignorant. Here's why

We all have a place in our lives where we look the other way and pretend everything is fine. It's a built-in excuse to act selfishly.

bigthink.com

How to live to 100? You don’t need a new diet – you need new friends

Dan Buettner, the man behind the Netflix series on ‘Blue Zones’, reveals the secrets of longevity

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/mental-health/

 

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The most important questions to ask when picking a health care plan

Choosing health insurance in the US is notoriously difficult. Let this guide help.

vox.com

Bats Use the Same Brain Cells to Map Physical and Social Worlds | Quanta Magazine

New research in social bats raises the intriguing possibility that evolution can reprogram the brain’s “place cells,” which are typically associated with location, to encode all kinds of environmental information.

www.quantamagazine.org

http://nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03435-2

 

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Why the Human Brain Perceives Small Numbers Better | Quanta Magazine

The discovery that the brain has different systems for representing small and large numbers provokes new questions about memory, attention and mathematics.

www.quantamagazine.org

3 podcast episodes to help you be more productive today—including 1 that'll increase your productivity by 90%

Here are three podcast episodes that detail expert-recommended systems you can implement today that will boost your productivity.

www.cnbc.com

More people are taking 'health and well-being' breaks — and disclosing them to employers

From blurring periods between jobs to lying, workers have been concealing career breaks from potential employers for decades. Some say that should end.

www.cnbc.com

 

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Health A to Z

An index of Romper's expert-backed health content, including children's health, pregnancy questions, breastfeeding advice, and more.

www.romper.com

Health

All of Romper's health content, including kids' health, pregnancy, mental health, and more.

www.romper.com

 

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How to Stop Post-Nasal Drip, According to Doctors

Whether you have a cold, allergies, or acid reflux, figuring out your trigger is key.

getpocket.com

 

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David Chang’s Latest Momofuku Closure Marks the End of an Era

Opened in 2008, the restaurant drove a culinary revolution in NYC and across the country.

bonappetit.com

The Dave Chang Show - The Ringer

The Dave Chang Show on The Ringer

www.theringer.com

 

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Dietitians warn 'portfolio diet' is no different from healthy eating

Researchers have lauded the portfolio diet as 'silver bullet' for heart health, but dietitians told DailyMail.com that it's no different from basic healthy eating principles and 'overcomplicates' food.

www.dailymail.co.uk

The BEST weight loss diet, according to AI

The powerful AI chatbot, which has quickly become an online sensation worldwide due to its rapid research abilities, told MailOnline that the hugely popular Mediterranean diet is best for weight loss.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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It’s Time to Rethink What Loneliness Is

Research suggests that chronic loneliness may be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. But do we know what loneliness actually is?

getpocket.com

Six Seated Exercises to Keep You Limber at Your Desk

Don’t just stretch—strengthen.

getpocket.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2019/08/28/de-stress-home-design-tips/

 

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Restaurant revenues are booming, so why are so many losing money?

Last year, Canadian restaurants took in roughly $100 billion in revenue, more than the pre-pandemic year of 2019. This year it’s pegged to be $110 billion. Yet a third of all restaurants report they are losing money, up from just seven percent before the pandemic. Even as lockdowns eased and...

thebigstorypodcast.ca