• Bike Lanes Do Help Keep Cyclists Safe

    Here’s a finding that should ease the minds of those who ride their bicycles to work: Bike lanes protect them as they pedal to their destination. Researchers found they act as a calming mechanism on traffic, slowing...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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  • Variations on the Plank: Popular Exercise for Your Core

    The plank is one of the most popular exercises, surpassing sit-ups and crunches for effective core work. Planks are thought of as ergonomic, meaning they’re done without going against the natural curves of your body. Planks can...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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  • What’s the Deal With Breakfast?

    A new research review published in the BMJ has added to the debate over the merits of breakfast. It has long been regarded as “the most important meal of the day” — and probably still is for...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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  • Why Some Kids With Eczema Are at Higher Allergy Risk

    A common type of skin bacteria may put young children with severe eczema at increased risk for food allergies, British researchers report. This type of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, is found in the nose and skin of healthy...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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  • How Much Coffee Is Too Much?

    From cappuccinos to cold brew, coffee is a morning must for many Americans, but is it healthy and how much is too much? A University of South Australia study suggests a couple of cups to start your...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: May 31, 2019

    Louisiana Abortion Bill Signed Into Law U.S. Anti-Vaccination Controversy Boosted by Russian Trolls FDA to Hold First Public Meeting on CBD

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  • Many Feel ‘Frozen’ When Heart Attack Strikes

    When a heart attack occurs, delaying treatment by even a few minutes could be deadly. But many people wait hours after symptoms set in to get care — either because they feel mentally “frozen” and unable to...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Your Child’s Runny Nose

    A runny nose usually starts when your child’s cold is on the mend, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. Mucus from a runny nose helps wash the cold virus out of the nose and sinuses. After...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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  • Getting Zesty With Citrus Fruits

    Want to be part of the movement to limit food waste of all kinds? One tasty way is to get the most from all your citrus fruits by using the zest, the brightly colored top layer of...

    • Posted May 30, 2019
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  • How Kids Benefit From Doing Chores

    Chores. Whether you’re an adult or a child, the very word makes any job sound less than fun. But these everyday tasks make households run, and engaging kids in age-appropriate chores from an early age teaches them...

    • Posted May 30, 2019
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