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5 Ways to Prevent and Treat Eczema in Children
Discover natural solutions and treatments for childhood eczema.
The Unseen Risks of Secondhand Smoke and Kids
Being exposed to smoke-filled environments can affect children’s future smoking habits.
How a Virtual Workout Partner Can Boost Your Fitness
Why the Köhler effect can be just as effective with a virtual partner than a real one.
Do Synthetic Fragrances Cause Health Problems?
Three things to know about synthetic fragrances.
Cancer’s Favorite Sugar
The average American eats 70 grams of fructose per day — a number triple the recommended daily limit.
3 Tips to Avoid Mislabeled Fish
Mislabeled fish in restaurants and supermarkets has become something of an epidemic in the United States.
Does Liposuction Help You Lose Weight?
Research shows that liposuction is not an effective long-term weight loss strategy.
Use Strategic Daily Planning to Enhance Happiness and Manage Stress
Our overall happiness rests on our ability to manage stress, and planning our days can help.
The Surprising Link Between Sleep and Food Choices
Getting enough high-quality sleep can help maintain healthy eating habits.
How Expressive Writing Can Help Overcome Test Anxiety
A recent study suggests that spending a few minutes putting your worries on paper before a test or presentation can measurably improve results.
What Is “Honey Laundering”?
Tainted honey could be making its way into your pantry through a practice known as “honey laundering.” Here’s what you need to know.
How a Long Commute Can Strain Your Relationship
Your long commute could be affecting your relationship.
3 Side Effects of Drinking Diet Soda
A roundup of the potential health problems from diet soda consumption.
Even BPA-Free Plastic Has Health Risks
Some tips on how to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals in your kitchen.
Digesting the USDA Dietary Guidelines
Every five years the government issues an updated version of its guidelines for healthy eating. We asked some clued-in nutritionists to help us evaluate its latest confounding effort.
Cigarette Smoke’s Rapid Impact on Genes
New research shows that cigarette smoke can cause genetic damage within minutes.
Jog Your Memory, or Walk It
A new study show that physical exercise increases memory.
Is ‘Big Food’s’ Big Money Influencing the Science of Nutrition?
Some scientists take money from companies, results don’t match general consensus.
The Kettlebell Effect on Aerobic Capacity, Muscle Development, and Fat Loss
A study by ACE, the American Council on Exercise, confirms what all dedicated kettlebell afficionados already know: that kettlebell training torches calories and builds cardiovascular fitness at the same time it builds muscular strength.
The Benefits of Peppermint Oil
Why peppermint is more than just a pretty fragrance.