We’ve heard the advice time and time again: In order for kids to heal from a concussion they need rest — lots and lots of
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Man creates 'water you can eat' to help his grandma stay hydrated
When Lewis Hornby was in college in London, his grandmother, Pat, was rushed to the hospital after her health rapidly declined. Family flew in, expecting
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What you need to know about the flu this year
Your throat’s scratchy and you’re starting to cough. You’re pretty sure you have a fever and your body’s starting to ache. Is it a cold
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Our brain power changes with the seasons
Seasons — by their very nature — bring change, be it in air temperature, the amount of daylight or the plants that are in bloom.
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5 ways to beat fall allergies
Fall can be tough for people who have seasonal allergies. Ragweed is the biggest trigger in the fall, often releasing pollen from August until October.
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How to make the most of a short vacation
President William Howard Taft thought vacations should be long — really long. In 1910, he famously told the New York Times that “2 or 3
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Why do we have earwax?
Earwax — not truly wax, but a greasy buildup called cerumen — is actually a protectant for our ears. It serves a very important purpose:
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A hangover lasts a lot longer than you think
The common way to fend off the ill effects of a night of drinking — something researchers say you shouldn’t do anyway — is to
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Researchers find that more than 10 percent of patients may be taking aspirin unnecessarily, and the risks may outweigh the benefits.Linc
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A procrastinator’s brain has a key difference
While social and psychological factors may play a role in procrastination, the brain may also be hard-wired to hold off on doing things (Photo: Yakobchuk
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