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Maintaining Good Mental Health while Coping with COVID-19
Gardening Exercises for Back Pain
Perform these exercises before, during, and after gardening, and all that twisting and bending won’t affect your back too much.
Despite challenges, treatments for sickle cell disease are improving
Hydrotherapy for Back Pain
Hydrotherapy puts less pressure on your spine than land-based physical therapy, so it could be particularly well-suited for managing your back pain.
Past Lead Exposure Shrank IQ Scores for Millions of Americans
“I was very surprised by the fact that just over 50 percent of the population was exposed to elevated levels of lead.”
A Tiny Yet Vital Organism May Adapt to Climate Change With ‘Hidden Costs’
The copepod’s coping method amid rising temperatures and ocean acidity would have consequences for the broader food chain.
The Benefits of Eating a Plant-Based Diet
Reducing our intake of animal products can help us — and our planet — live longer, healthier lives.
Yoga for Osteoporosis in the Spine
Teachers say their mental health is suffering—and they need more support
Want to improve your mental health? Start with self-care.
Studies Show Developmental Setbacks in Pandemic Babies
Multiple studies have identified challenges in motor and social skills development for babies born during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What’s behind the rise in the rare “broken heart syndrome”?
Is Maternal Instinct Backed by Science?
It's complicated, researchers say.
Safety Net For Neglected Older Teens Can Be Difficult To Secure
What Do Scientists Know About Vitamin D and Cancer?
A growing body of research is still untangling the link.
Calorie-Restricted Diets May Not Live Up to the Hype
Before starting those New Year's health resolutions, you should know the risks and benefits of restricting calories.
The Science of Forming Healthy Habits
Forget New Year's resolutions; want to start a habit that sticks? Make it easy and reward yourself.
Why Emotional Intelligence Takes a Dive Among the Affluent
Loss of Smell Identification Linked to Dementia, Parkinson’s
How diet, exercise and brain games could help.
What We Can Learn from Babies’ Gut Microbiomes
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