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Why Teenagers are So Impulsive: A User’s Guide for Parents
Why Teenagers are So Impulsive: A User’s Guide for Parents
Understand the adolescent brain and strategies to support self-control
Dr CJ Yatawara - Tiny Brains expert
Sep 23
Why You Need Stronger Bones and How to Get Some
Why You Need Stronger Bones and How to Get Some
There are only two ways, and milk ain’t one of them
Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, OCS
Sep 23
The Sheer Happiness of Getting Older
The Sheer Happiness of Getting Older
Plus: The confusion of breast cancer screening and risk interpretation
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 20
Mammograms Are Easy. Risk is Complicated.
Mammograms Are Easy. Risk is Complicated.
A one-size-fits-all approach for breast cancer risk works about as well as a one-size-fits-all bra
Chris Arestides, RN MPH
Sep 19
Why You Should Write a Gratitude Letter Today
Why You Should Write a Gratitude Letter Today
Science finds expressing thanks boosts happiness
Catherine Sanderson, Author & Psychology Professor
Sep 19
Toxicity of Shame and How to Heal
Toxicity of Shame and How to Heal
The science behind reclaiming my sense of self
Jennie Lyons
Sep 19
What Women Really Think About Men’s Ability to Discuss Emotional Issues
What Women Really Think About Men’s Ability to Discuss Emotional Issues
Many men are clueless how to talk to a woman who is stressed, anxious or angry. Guys, this advice could save your relationships—with…
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 18
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I Was Wrong about Protein Supplements
I Was Wrong about Protein Supplements
They are more useful than we thought, and some work better than others
Mandy Willig, PhD, RD
Sep 11
Why BMI Should Go Bye Bye
Why BMI Should Go Bye Bye
A better measurement of health risk exists, but it is not yet a standard tool
Dr. Julian Barkan
Sep 18
Flexibility Linked to Longer, Healthier Life
Flexibility Linked to Longer, Healthier Life
New research suggests another way to stretch out your time on this planet
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 2
Covid, Flu and RSV Shots: Why All 3 Matter This Fall
Covid, Flu and RSV Shots: Why All 3 Matter This Fall
An epidemiologist explains why it’s important to get the updated vaccines
The Conversation U.S.
Sep 13
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