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How the Human Neck Became a Locus of Power, Beauty and Frailty

How the Human Neck Became a Locus of Power, Beauty and Frailty

A story of vitality and vulnerability, from our quirky evolutionary history to modern selfies
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The Conversation U.S.
Love Stories (for Better or Worse)

Love Stories (for Better or Worse)

Plus: Other actionable stories to enhance your physical and mental health and well-being
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Wise & Well Editors
The Mental Health Impact of the Current State of Affairs

The Mental Health Impact of the Current State of Affairs

How recent US government decisions affect mental health and what you can do to stay afloat
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Gail Post, Ph.D.
Why You Should Know More About Your Kidneys Than You Do

Why You Should Know More About Your Kidneys Than You Do

This simple quiz will reveal how little you know about vital facts
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Carol Offen
What Happens to Your Brain When Someone Breaks Your Heart

What Happens to Your Brain When Someone Breaks Your Heart

After you’ve been dumped, how do you pick up the pieces and find happiness again? Science offers insights.
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Kathleen Murphy
Can This New Pain Medication Be a Game Changer?

Can This New Pain Medication Be a Game Changer?

There are few choices for pain that work well without many side effects, but this may change everything.
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Dr. Julian Barkan
New ‘Valentine Scale’ Measures Your Love

New ‘Valentine Scale’ Measures Your Love

Answer 7 questions to get a scientifically validated sense of how your relationship is going
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Robert Roy Britt
Hot-headed Decisions are Dooming Earth

Hot-headed Decisions are Dooming Earth

Higher temperatures muddle human thinking, and muddled thinking is raising the temperature.
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John Kruse MD, PhD
What is Love, Actually?

What is Love, Actually?

Exploring the science, philosophy, poetry and pain of life’s most enigmatic emotion
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Robert Roy Britt
Green Tea Linked to Better Brain Health

Green Tea Linked to Better Brain Health

All those antioxidants and polyphenols are good for the body and the brain, mounting evidence suggests
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Annie Foley
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