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Can you improve your emotional intelligence?

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 21:41:08 GMT

You might think you're fairly intelligent, but are you emotionally intelligent?

Try to guess the main ingredient in this wheat-free pasta

'Best diets' ranking puts keto last, DASH first

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:27:10 GMT

If you're a fan of the "fat-burning" keto diet, you'll be fired up about its ranking in the 2018 list of best diets from US News and World Report: It's tied for last, along with the relatively unknown Dukan diet.

Refinance rates at 2.75% APR. Do you qualify?

FDA investigating 127 reports of seizures, neurological symptoms related to vaping

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 21:55:45 GMT

The US Food and Drug Administration has received 127 reports of seizures or other neurological symptoms possibly related to e-cigarettes, the agency announced Wednesday. Investigators have yet to determine, however, whether vaping was directly linked to the cases.

What Japan's oldest population eats to stay young

You have probably heard that Japan consistently has among the highest life expectancy in the world and that the island of Okinawa has the greatest concentration of centenarians (people who live to at least 100).

Surprising factors that may keep you thin

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:18:39 GMT

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to stay trim effortlessly, while the majority of Americans struggle with their weight?

When kids get their first cell phones around the world

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 09:26:16 GMT

Sara Zaske's daughter, Sophia, rarely showed much interest in having her own cell phone -- that is, until they moved back to the United States from Germany.

The secret to a longer life might be your friends

Tue, 21 May 2019 12:37:44 GMT

If you think longevity solely comes down to genes and diet, think again.

The science of a happy marriage

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 00:46:52 GMT

Have you ever waited with excitement to share some amazingly good news with your partner, only to experience a surge of frustration and resentment when he or she barely reacts to your announcement? As a society, we place a huge amount of emphasis on being there for each other when we're in need, but past research has actually shown that relationship satisfaction is influenced as much, if not more, by how we react to each other's good news. Whereas emotional support from a partner when we're down can have the unfortunate side-effect of making us feel indebted and more aware of our negative emotions, a partner's positive reaction to our good news can magnify the benefits of that good fortune and make us feel closer to them.

The meaning(s) of (your) life

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 17:13:41 GMT

Every January for the past 20 years, I have taken a few moments to ponder the answer to the question "what is the meaning of life?"

Raising an intersex child: 'This is your body. ... There's nothing to be ashamed of'

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:45:34 GMT

When Stephani Lohman got her first look at her newborn in the delivery room, she playfully hit her husband, Eric, on the arm. She made a flustered comment about how ultrasounds could get the sex of the child wrong.

What we aren't eating is killing us, global study finds

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 23:40:32 GMT

Which risk factor is responsible for more deaths around the world than any other? Not smoking. Not even high blood pressure. It's a poor diet.

Vaping linked to marijuana use in young people, research says

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:09:40 GMT

Young people who vape are more likely to use marijuana, according to a study published Monday. The findings, researchers say, support the theory that nicotine rewires the developing brain, changing how people respond to and crave addictive substances.

Majority of sunscreens would flunk proposed FDA safety tests, report to say

Tue, 21 May 2019 19:15:53 GMT

Nearly two-thirds of all sunscreens evaluated by the Environmental Working Group would not pass safety tests proposed by the US Food and Drug Administration, the consumer advocacy group will announce next week.

6 common mistakes new runners make

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 18:56:24 GMT

Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. You don't need access to a fancy gym, expensive equipment, or other people to do the workout. You can simply throw on your sneakers and head out the door for a run. Easy as that!

E-cigarettes change blood vessels after just one use, study says

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:53:58 GMT

A new study is the latest to show changes in cardiovascular function after vaping e-liquids, though in this case, those liquids didn't even contain nicotine.

She didn't have paid maternity leave. But this mom is making it work.

Tue, 21 May 2019 12:26:26 GMT

Experts urge Americans to refinance in 2019

Her son died. And then anti-vaxers attacked her

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:47:48 GMT

Not long ago, a 4-year-old boy died of the flu. His mother, under doctor's orders, watched his two little brothers like a hawk, terrified they might get sick and die, too.

Philadelphia Eagles open sensory room for fans with autism

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 03:44:16 GMT

The "no reentry" rule that's applied at most major venues can make a family coping with sensory needs think twice about whether they go to an event like a professional football game.

A man's false teeth got stuck in his throat during a surgery. It was eight days before anyone noticed.

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:54:57 GMT

A 72-year-old's false teeth got stuck in his throat during surgery and weren't discovered for eight days, doctors have said.

Find out how you could you improve your lifespan

Thu, 09 May 2019 16:09:41 GMT

Is Alzheimer's disease preventable?

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 22:07:07 GMT

There is no test doctors can use to conclusively determine whether someone will get Alzheimer's disease. "If you are in your 20s or 30s and want to know if you will get the disease, we don't have information to determine that now," said Heather Snyder, director of medical and scientific operations at the Alzheimer's Association.

CDC, state health officials investigating link between vaping and severe lung disease

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:02:00 GMT

At least 15 states have identified more than 120 cases of lung disease or injury that could be linked to vaping, a CNN survey of state health departments has found.

One tactic to decrease your stress right now

What's one thing you can do right now to stop stressing out? Start breathing deeply. Here's why it works.

Deadly Legionnaires' outbreak at Atlanta hotel is the largest on record in Georgia

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 16:07:41 GMT

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease tied to a prominent Atlanta hotel is the largest recorded Legionella outbreak in Georgia, a public health official told CNN on Sunday.

A beginner's guide to Ayurveda, the 'science of life'

Tue, 28 May 2019 03:09:43 GMT

As an Indian kid growing up in the States, my parents did everything they could to create a little feeling of their ancestral land in our small Midwestern town. There was always classical Indian music, full of sitars and harmoniums, blaring on the weekends. My father often changed into a traditional kurta shirt in the evenings, after work. Our home always carried the strong fragrances of the spices and herbs of my parents' favorite dishes, which seemed to permanently embed themselves into our furniture fabrics, clothes and even our skin.