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Health

August 31, 2017
Most melanomas come from brand-new moles
By: Abby

Youâ€™re probably aware by now that you should have regular skin checks with your dermatologist to try to detect any abnormal-looking moles that could be a sign ofmelanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. And, given that you know your body best, youâ€™re also probably awareÂ that you should be checking your skin yourself on […]
Health

August 21, 2017
You can improve your health in 2 weeks by cutting back on sugar
By: Carina

You know sugar isnâ€™t good for you, but it can be hard to break the habit. If youâ€™re having trouble cutting back on the sweet stuff, this might provide a little extra motivation: New research found that people who reduced their sugar intake had better markers of health in just two weeks. For the scientific […]
Health

August 4, 2017
A Popular Drink Can Help Sensitive Teeth and May Even Prevent Cavities
By: Rocco

If you usually wince when you sip a chilled drink or take that first bite of ice cream, chances are, youâ€™ve got sensitive teeth. According to a report in the journalÂ ACS Applied Materials & Interface, researchers in China may have discovered a better way to takeÂ the sting out of sensitive teeth using an extract from […]
Beauty

August 1, 2017
The Weird Factor Thatâ€™s Making You Gain Weight
By: Rocco

You know that sleep is important for your overall health, and you probably do what you can to make sure youâ€™re getting enough on a regular basis. But life and late-night TV have a funny way of interfering with your ability to catch zâ€™s. Now hereâ€™s extra motivation for hitting the hay early: It could […]
Beauty

July 30, 2017
Did You Know That There Are 3 Main Types of Smiles?
By: Rocco

A smile is just a smile, right? Not so, according to researchers. Psychologists from the U.S. and the U.K.Â have figured out how to identifyÂ differentÂ types of smiles to better understand the popular facial expression. After all, whenÂ the corners of our mouths are turned up it doesnâ€™t necessarily mean weâ€™re feeling gleeful. In the study, researchers […]
Health

July 27, 2017
The Mediterranean Diet Might Be the Secret to Living Longer â€” and Better
By: Rocco

Youâ€™ve probably heard at some point that the Mediterranean diet is good for your overall health, and maybe youâ€™ve tried to incorporate some elements of the plan into your mealsÂ as a result. Now, thereâ€™s more research that shows some additional perks to following this healthy eating plan: It can lower the risk of having memory […]
Health

July 22, 2017
Eye Freckles Can Tell You Something Really Important About Your Sun Health
By: Rocco

Yes, freckles can pop up in other places besides your skin. According to research published in the journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, scientists from Austria found that eye frecklesÂ â€” dark spots on the colored part of the eye (the iris) â€” are more frequently found in people with higher lifetime exposure to sunlight. Theyâ€™re […]
Health

July 18, 2017
Scientists Say Thereâ€™s a Right Way to Kiss
By: Rocco

Turns out your kissing habits are predictable. According to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, people are hard wired to turn their heads to the right when leaning in for a romantic kiss, and men are more likely than women to initiate the act. For the study, scientists asked 48 married couples in […]
Health

July 11, 2017
Just Smelling Food Could Make You Gain Weight
By: Rocco

Well, hereâ€™s some crummy news: Researchers at UC-BerkeleyÂ say theyâ€™ve madeÂ a â€œreally novelâ€ discovery that smelling food before eating it could cause weightÂ gain. In aÂ Cell MetabolismÂ articleÂ published last week, the team writes that the bodyâ€™s sense of smell seems tied to its decision to store fat instead of burn it off. Their study was conducted on mice […]
Health

June 30, 2017
Humans Can Live Forever â€” But Don’t Expect to Be 1,000-Years-Old
By: Rocco

No doubt, youâ€™re aware that youâ€™re not going to live forever. And while that realization isnâ€™t exactly fun, the next-best solution is to live as long and healthy a life as humanly possible. With more stories of super-centenarians, i.e. people who live to or past their 110th birthday, in the news, it seems like your […]

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