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'Relaxing' activity may help prevent weight gain in older women: study
Hormonal changes and a slowing metabolism have been shown to contribute to fat accumulation during menopause, which is diagnosed when a woman's gone 12 months without a period.
NY parents should be fined for students chronic absenteeism: poll
More than half of New Yorkers support fining parents for 10 or more school absences, according to a study conducted by an online education company
How to avoid 'Avocado hand' this summer — a surprisingly common and serious injury
It's no guac in the park.
Many 'healthy' adults may have a troubling heart condition — and not even know it, study warns
Take this news to heart.
Exercise may lower the ALS risk for men — but not women: new study
ALS, also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease for the Hall of Fame baseball player who died of it in 1941, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease.
These Upstate cities an easy drive from NYC have been ranked the most affordable in the US
Northwest of the notoriously pricey Big Apple, there are two cities among the most reasonably priced in the nation.
Millions of Americans take multivitamins to prevent disease — but here's why they shouldn’t
"We did not find evidence to support improved longevity among healthy adults who regularly take multivitamins," the National Cancer Institute researchers wrote.
Decrease your diabetes risk with one cheap and easy move
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough insulin or doesn't use insulin well.
Here's how to lose weight — and keep your bones strong: study
Talk about a leg up.
Smoker, 52, grows hair in his throat in bizarre case
Well, this is hair-raising.
Feeling lonely? Here's how those emotions could increase your stroke risk
Loneliness and social isolation are not the same.
Many older adults are taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack — despite the risks
Aspirin has been hailed for its ability to keep platelets from sticking together and forming a blood clot that can spur a heart attack or stroke.
Party too hard in your 20s? How it can affect your brain in the long term
Though alcohol affects everyone differently, blackouts often start when a person's blood alcohol concentration reaches about 0.16% — twice the legal driving limit.
Report warns of dangers of social media bubbles, false relationships
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty is out with a new study that looks at the dangers of social media bubbles and what it calls “false relationships.”
Oldest wine ever discovered contains a horrifying secret ingredient: study
This archeological finding redefines "full-bodied" wine.
Your bra size affects how much you sweat — and women with bigger busts sweat less: study
Historically, it was believed that the bigger the bust, the more sweat, but scientists have uncovered that the long-believed adage might not be more than a myth.
The 5 states with the best and worst airplane etiquette in the US
With egregious airplane behavior in the US hitting a fever pitch, many may wonder which regions have the worst offenders
'Easy' addition to your diet can help you live longer: new study
Researchers credited the "anti-tumor effects of vitamins A and D" as well as the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and support...
Suffering from summer allergies? 1 easy trick can make you feel better
Summer allergies are nothing to sneeze at.