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The Dangers of a “Dad Bod”

The Dangers of a “Dad Bod”

When a man says he has a “Dad Bod”, it generally means he has developed some extra fat around his mid-section. But this research shows this “Dad Bod” fat could increase the risk for very serious conditions. Doctors say a “Dad Bod” should be a warning sign to a man, or his loved ones, that…...
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Animal Therapy & Children

Animal Therapy & Children

Children with mental health challenges may benefit from animal therapy with horses or other animals as a way to open up and begin the healing process...
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The Youth Mental Health Crisis in Underserved Communities

The Youth Mental Health Crisis in Underserved Communities

In a study released last fall, researchers discovered that nearly 170 thousand children lost parents or caretakers to COVID-19. The study found that in underserved communities the death rate for parents and caretakers was nearly twice as high as the rate in white communities...
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Younger Women at Higher Risk for Stroke

Younger Women at Higher Risk for Stroke

Statistics show women under 35 have a much higher risk for stroke than men in the same age group. Researchers aren’t sure about what’s causing the higher risk, but they believe it may have something to do with pregnancy and other hormonal factors. After age 35 men have a higher stroke risk than women for at least…...
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Benefits When Pregnant Moms Are Vaccinated

Benefits When Pregnant Moms Are Vaccinated

New research shows that COVID vaccines can not only help protect pregnant women from a severe illness from the virus, they can also protect their babies up to six months after birth...
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Social Media & Teenagers

Social Media & Teenagers

Social media is a part of modern life for many but research shows that it is designed to be addictive and can be harmful to teenagers...
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Stress and Gray Hair

Stress and Gray Hair

Gray hair is thought to be a sure sign of aging. But research shows stress can also turn hair gray. But the surprising finding from a small study is that reducing that stress may help turn that stress-induced gray hair back to its natural color...
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A New Way to Treat Epilepsy

A New Way to Treat Epilepsy

A new so-called “pacemaker for the brain” works to treat epilepsy by implanting electrodes on the brain that can detect a seizure. This offers another option for epilepsy patients that doesn’t involve medication or surgery...
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