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Do you ever watch your child play pretend and wonder if it’s doing more than just keeping them entertained?
A new study in Early Childhood Education Journal found that kids who engage more in imaginative play may have fewer emotional and behavioral challenges later on. Discover why “let’s pretend” could be more powerful than you think.

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Playing Pretend Provides Unexpected Benefits For Growing Kids

The imaginative power of children is profound, captured in a single oft-used phrase: “Let’s pretend.”Pretend play is seen as a harmless way for kids to have fun, but it might serve a very important role in their mental health and development, a new study says.Toddl...

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2 days ago

Do you ever worry about keeping your mind sharp as you get older? A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows that while most Americans are concerned about brain health, many aren’t sure what steps to take to prevent decline. Find out what you can do to protect your brain as you age.

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Most Americans Worried About Brain Health, But Few Know How To Protect It

Nearly all Americans are worried about their brain health as they age, ranking as important or more so than their physical health, a new Alzheimer’s Association report says.However, they don’t know what steps they can take to maintain brain health and ward off dementia, accordi...

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3 days ago

Have you ever watched someone you love slowly lose memories and wondered how to stay connected?
A new tool featured in JAMA Network Open is helping people with dementia and their caregivers reconnect through shared memories. Discover how this simple approach could help restore meaningful bonds.

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Website Helps Dementia Patients And Caregivers Bond, Reminisce

Seniors with dementia can easily lose touch with the loved ones caring for them, straining even once-close relationships as memories fade.But a new web-based tool is offering hope to both people with dementia and their caregivers, by helping them reminisce about the past and restore their ...

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4 days ago

Have you ever wondered if someone with paralysis could walk again one day? Researchers from University of Southern California, California Institute of Technology, and University of California, Irvine have developed a breakthrough brain interface that allows users to control a bionic suit and even feel movement. Discover how this innovation could change the future of mobility.

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Mind-Controlled Bionic Suit Lets Paralyzed Patients Feel Every Step

For people living with paralysis, the dream of walking again often feels like an impossible one. Now, a research team has successfully tested the feasibility of a two-way brain interface that allows a person to control a bionic suit with their thoughts and also feel the motion of walk...

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5 days ago

A recall has been issued for ATOYUS Children’s Activity Cubes due to parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard. Find out if your child’s toy is affected and what steps you should take to keep them safe.

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Children’s Activity Cubes Recalled Over Choking Hazard Risk

A kid's toy designed for learning and play is being pulled from the market over safety concerns.Officials say parts of the ATOYUS Children’s Activity Cubes can fall off, posing a choking risk for young kids.The recall, announced April 16, involves about 70 wooden activity cube...

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7 days ago

Do you have cantaloupe in your kitchen right now? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning shoppers about a recall of cantaloupes linked to possible Salmonella contamination. Find out if your fruit could be affected and what steps to take to stay safe.

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Cantaloupes Recalled in Four States Due to Salmonella Risk

Health officials in some states are warning shoppers to avoid certain cantaloupes amid concerns they may carry Salmonella.The recall, announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), involv...

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1 week ago

Have you ever wondered if your service dog is doing more than just helping with daily tasks? New research in Human Relations suggests assistance dogs may take on roles similar to human caregivers, actively contributing to their owner’s care. Discover how these incredible companions are making a bigger impact than you might think.

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Service Dogs Perform Tasks Akin To Human Caregivers, Researchers Say

Assistance dogs are more active caretakers for their impaired or ill humans than we give them credit for, a new study says.These service dogs not only help people with practical tasks, but actively contribute to their care, researchers recently reported in the journal

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1 week ago

Do you ever reach for the salt shaker without thinking twice? New research in Neurobiology of Aging suggests higher sodium intake could impact your memory, especially your ability to recall personal experiences. Find out how your daily habits might be affecting your brain health.

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Memory Problems? Your Salt Intake Could Make Matters Worse, Study Says

Reaching for the salt shaker could have long-lasting implications for your memory and brain health, a new study says.Higher sodium intake appears to affect episodic memory, the type of memory used to recall personal experiences and specific events from your past, researchers report in the ...

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1 week ago

Are you working out at the right time for your body or just whenever you can fit it in? A new study in Open Heart found that exercising in sync with your natural sleep pattern may improve blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and even sleep quality. Discover how timing your workouts could boost your results.

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This Simple Step Could Improve The Benefits From Your Regular Workouts

People might get more from their workouts if they time their exercise to their sleep schedule, a new study says.“Early birds” and “night owls” who timed their exercise to when they were most alert wound up with lower blood pressure, blood sugar and “bad”...

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2 weeks ago

Would you know the signs if your child had a concussion during a game? New research in Journal of the American Medical Association highlights key warning signs that can help you quickly determine if your child might be at risk. Find out what to look for and when to take action.

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Does Your Child Have A Concussion? These Are The Signs, Review Says

Your child just took a hard hit on the playing field.Maybe they’re lying on the ground, maybe they’re stumbling around, maybe they look just fine.You need to know, as soon as possible – do they have a

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2 weeks ago

Do you ever worry about what happens after leaving the hospital, especially when it comes to staying healthy at home? A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests that something as simple as prescribing groceries could help heart failure patients recover more successfully. Discover how food might play a powerful role in healing.

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'Food-as-Medicine' Improves Life for Heart Failure Patients

For the 6 million Americans recovering from heart failure, the most difficu...

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2 weeks ago

Does your child ever wake up from nightmares and struggle to fall back asleep? A new approach reported in Frontiers in Sleep introduces DARC-NESS, a model designed to help kids take control of their nightmares and improve their sleep. Discover how this method could bring more peaceful nights for your family.

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2 weeks ago

Do you have a bag of jasmine rice in your pantry right now? Lundberg Family Farms has issued a recall on certain organic white jasmine rice products sold nationwide due to possible foreign material contamination. Find out if your rice is affected and what steps you should take to stay safe.

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Jasmine Rice Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Contamination

Select bags of Lundberg jasmine rice are being pulled from store shelves.

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2 weeks ago

Struggling to keep your blood pressure under control, even with medication? A new study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that team-based care including coaching, tracking, and ongoing support can significantly lower blood pressure over time. Find out how this approach could make a real difference in your heart health.

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Fighting High Blood Pressure? Having A Team On Your Side Can Help

A person’s high blood pressure can dramatically decline if they receive intense team-based care, a new study says.Patients’ systolic blood pressure declined by nearly...

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2 weeks ago

Do you ever have nights where your sleep feels worse than others and wonder if it’s affecting your health? New research in Sleep suggests that irregular patterns of sleep apnea may increase heart health risks even more than previously thought. Find out why consistency in your sleep could matter more than you realize.

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Heart Risk Worse With Sleep Apnea That Varies Night-By-Night

Sleep apnea might increase a person’s heart health risk even more than usual if it occurs irregularly, a new study says.Sleep apnea already is known to increase risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and

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2 weeks ago

Have you ever wondered if how long you’ve been overweight matters more than just your current weight?
Health experts have long linked excess weight to heart disease, but new research suggests the real risk may come from carrying that weight over time. Instead of a single snapshot, scientists found that the cumulative impact over years is a stronger predictor of heart attacks and strokes. This could completely change how we think about weight and long-term health.

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Years of Excess Weight, Not One Bad Checkup, Drive Heart Disease Risk

Health experts have known for a long time that being overweight can lead to heart disease. A new study, however, suggests that the length of time you carry that weight is the most important factor.Instead of looking at a person's weight status at one point in time, researchers ...

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3 weeks ago

Are you doing everything you can to protect your child from eczema but still feel like it's not enough?
You're not alone. Millions of parents try special diets, probiotics, and breastfeeding longer, hoping to shield their kids from eczema. However, new guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology may change everything you thought you knew about prevention. What you've been told might not be working and the truth is more surprising th#eczemat#atopicdermatitist#ParentingTips #kidsskincares #KidsSkinCare ... See moreSee less

There Are No Good Ways To Avoid Childhood Eczema But Many Treatment Options

There’s very little parents can do to prevent their kids from developing eczema, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).Research hasn’t shown that c...

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3 weeks ago

Love French fries but wish they didn’t come with all the extra fat? Scientists say there may be a way to make fries healthier without losing that perfect crunch. Researchers are experimenting with combining traditional frying and microwave heating to cut down on oil absorption while keeping the taste and texture we all love.
If this works, your favorite comfort food might be getting a serious upgrade.

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This New Method May Make French Fries Lower in Fat

Love French fries but not the extra fat? Scientists say they may have found a way to make them healthier without losing their crunch.Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say combining traditional frying with microwave heating could reduce how much oil fries absorb.

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3 weeks ago

Have you ever wondered if studying animals could unlock secrets about how we age? Researchers, including a team from Stanford University, studied the short-lived African turquoise killfish and uncovered fascinating insights into aging that may also apply to humans. Discover how this tiny fish could help scientists better understand the aging process.

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What Sea Creatures Reveal About How Fast People Age

This is no ordinary fish story.Researchers who videotaped every moment in the lives of 81 African turquoise killfish gleaned intriguing insights into the aging process that may also apply to humans.Though killfish live just four to eight months, they share important biological featu...

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3 weeks ago

Ever deal with a pounding headache, runny nose, itchy eyes, and nonstop coughing and wonder what’s actually causing it? According to UCHealth provider Dr. Ian Tullberg, the best way to treat your symptoms depends on what’s really behind them. Find out how to tell the difference and what to do next.

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How to Tell if Spring Symptoms Owe to Allergy, Cold or Something More Serious

When your head is splitting, your nose is running nonstop, your eyes are itching and you’re coughing, coughing, coughing, what’s the best way to fight back?That depends on what’s causing your symptoms, said

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3 weeks ago

Do you have peeled garlic in your fridge right now? Tops Friendly Markets has issued a recall on certain peeled garlic products due to possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause serious illness. Find out if your garlic is affected and what steps you should take to stay safe.

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Peeled Garlic Recalled Over Risk of Deadly Botulism

Some peeled garlic is being recalled because it may pose a risk for a serious type of food poisoning.Tops Friendly Markets announced the recall of Christopher Ranch and Garland brand peeled garlic because the products may be contaminated with ...

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3 weeks ago

Ever feel like a good cry should make you feel better but it doesn’t always? New research from Austria suggests crying isn’t the universal stress relief we once believed, and how it affects your mood can vary from person to person. Discover what actually happens after you cry and why it might surprise you.

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Researchers Explore When Crying Helps You

You might think shedding tears is a natural way to vent stress and reset the mind after a difficult day. But new research suggests that a good cry isn’t the universal mood-booster we once thought it was.An Austrian team took a closer look at what makes people cry, individ...

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3 weeks ago

Do you ever wish healthier food options were easier to access where you live? New research presented at the American College of Cardiology found that home-delivered groceries based on the DASH diet can significantly improve heart health, including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Discover how access to the right foods could make a powerful difference.

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Home-Delivered Groceries Boost Heart Health In Food Deserts, Study Says

Home-delivered groceries can help people who live in food deserts improve their heart health, a new study says.Black adults experienced a significant reduction in both blood pressure and cholesterol after receiving home deliveries of groceries selected under the heart-friendly

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4 weeks ago

Do you ever feel like constantly switching up your meals makes weight loss harder? A study in Health Psychology found that sticking to simple, repetitive meals may actually help people lose more weight over time. Find out why keeping your meals consistent could be the key to better results.

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Want To Lose Weight? Eat A Boring, Repetitive Diet, Researchers Suggest

Want to lose weight? A boring, repetitious meal plan might help, researchers say.Sticking to the same sort of meals day in and day out appears to help people drop more pounds, researchers reported in the journal He...

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4 weeks ago

A new study in Frontiers in Psychology reveals seven key factors that determine whether kids enjoy playing together or not. Discover what really shapes a positive play experience and why it matters.

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What Makes Play Fun For Children? Seven Factors Stand Out, Study Says

What makes it fun for a group of kids to play together, and what might make it a drag?Seven critical factors appear to guide whether kids will find a play experience enjoyable or intolerable, according to a new study published in

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4 weeks ago

Have you ever wondered if your cholesterol numbers are actually “good enough”? The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released major updated guidelines that could change how your heart risk is measured and when treatment begins. Find out what these new recommendations mean for your health.

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New Cholesterol Guidelines: What Patients and Caregivers Need to Know

The American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical organizations have updated guidelines for managing cholesterol and lipids. The update is the most comprehensive revision in recent years. These changes have implications for how cardiovascular...

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4 weeks ago

Do you ever find yourself zoning out in front of the TV after a long day? New research suggests that passive sitting could increase your risk of dementia, while more active forms of sitting may actually help protect your brain over time. Find out how small changes in your daily habits could make a big difference for your memory.

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What You Do While Sitting Could Predict Dementia Risk

Most health advice says to stand up more, but a groundbreaking study suggests that what you do while sitting down might be just as important for your long-term memory.Researchers in Sweden, Australia and Brazil found that passive sitting — like zoning out in front of the television &...

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4 weeks ago

Do you ever feel like small healthy habits don’t really make a difference? A new study in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that just a little more sleep, a few extra minutes of exercise, and a small serving of veggies each day could lower your risk of major heart problems by 10%. Discover how small changes can add up to big health benefits.

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Small Daily Habits Can Add Up To Better Heart Health

Even small improvements to your daily habits – a few minutes more sleep, a couple extra minutes of exercise, a daily side serving of veggies – can lower your risk of heart a...

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4 weeks ago

Ever been told to just “drink more water” to avoid kidney stones but still wonder if it’s enough? A major new study suggests it may be much harder than expected to drink enough fluids to truly prevent kidney stones. Find out what this means and what else you can do to lower your risk.

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Can You Drink Enough Fluids To Prevent Kidney Stones? Maybe Not, New Study Says

Drinking lots of fluids is recommended for warding off kidney stones, which can cause intense and unbearable pain.But it’s very difficult – and possibly impossible – for people to down enough fluids to prevent kidney stones, a major new study says.Patients with kid...

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1 month ago

Have a frozen pizza from HelloFresh sitting in your freezer right now? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for certain Basil Pesto & Mozzarella pizzas due to possible metal fragments, classifying it as a Class II risk. Find out if your order is affected and what you should do next.

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HelloFresh Pizza Recall Issued in 10 States Over Metal Risk

A frozen pizza sold through the popular meal delivery service HelloFresh is being recalled after reports that it may contain small metal fragments.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall is for the Basil P...