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Why you shouldn't hold your phone while running

If you’re someone who likes to clutch their phone while out for a jog, stop it. We understand it’s tempting to hold your phone when running. It’s a comfort blanket, and it feels easier to keep it in your hand to skip through all those poorly-chosen tracks on your workout playlist rather than having to […]

Personal Health

Why we age: New theories gaining ground

Why do we age? It’s a question that has had scientists scratching their heads for decades, but finally, we are starting to get some answers. Here is the story so far. One of the oldest theories of aging is the damage-accumulation theory, proposed by August Weisman in 1882. Cells and organisms are complex systems with […]

Health Problems

Discovering why chemotherapy only works for some cancer patients

Researchers at Children’s Medical Research Institute have demonstrated why chemotherapy drugs work better with some types of cancers than with others. Dr. Pragathi Masamsetti, the lead author of a new paper published in Nature Communications, has been studying the pathways of cell death caused by chemotherapy drugs for the past five years after a surprise […]

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Why diet sodas aren’t the answer for your sugary drink cravings

(HealthDay)—The health risks of sugary drinks, from juice to soda, are well known. They can lead to overweight and diabetes, stroke and other problems in the brain, including poorer memory and smaller brain volume. But diet sodas aren’t the answer. A number of studies have found an association between artificially sweetened beverages and an increased […]

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Why you should make family meals part of your busy day

(HealthDay)—Family meals are a recipe for healthy eating in kids, nutritionists say. “Research shows that families who regularly dine together are more likely to eat more fruits, vegetables and fiber and are less likely to eat fried foods,” said Kristen Gradney, a dietitian nutritionist and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Eating together […]

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Why Communication is Still the Sexiest Sex Act

Whether it’s sexting with your partner, plotting your next rendezvous, or talking dirty in the heat of the moment, communicating with the person you’re tangoing with can be the sexiest part of the dance. Unfortunately, communication has gotten a bad name. Some people think it’s boring or that it gets in the way of the […]