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Elderly Brains Get a Boost from Dark Chocolate

Eating dark chocolate every day may improve thinking abilities in people with mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study. Researchers enlisted older adults to consume either low, ...
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Hair-Straightening Products Dangerous, US Reps Say

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should do more to protect the public from the health risks of hair straightening products, representatives of Congress said today. Three representatives ...
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Light at Night Bad for Health, Docs Say

Lighting up the night is essential to a 24/7 society, but it may have unintended consequences for human health, doctors say. This week, the American Medical Association adopted ...
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Not Tonight, Dear: Women’s Sex Problems Linked to Headaches

Women who get frequent headaches or migraines are more likely than others to have sexual problems, a new study from Italy says. The results show that more than ...
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Girls Struggle More When Friends Let Them Down

Girls have a harder time coping than boys when a friend disappoints them, a new study suggests. Girls in the study reported feeling more anger and sadness, compared ...
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How 9/11 Memorials Break Isolation, Offer Comfort

As he has every September 11 for the past decade, Jay Winuk will make his way this Sunday to ground zero in Lower Manhattan, stand at the hallowed ...
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Kicking 2 Unhealthy Habits May Bring Big Results, Study Says

Among the deluge of advice on how to be healthier, a new study suggests changing just two particular habits would go a long way toward helping people shape ...
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11 Surprising Things That Can Make Us Gain Weight

11. Your medications Some medications taken to control or prevent depression, diabetes, hypertension and unwanted pregnancy can cause weight gain. Use of psychotropic medications, particularly anti-depressants, in the ...
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Most Americans Ignore Truth About Obesity, Researchers Say

Many Americans think that people’s individual decisions — not societal factors — are to blame for the obesity epidemic, but this is an oversimplified view that could hinder ...
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Good News: Stressful Jobs Not Linked to Cancer Risk

People who are stressed out by their jobs can let out a sigh of relief: It’s unlikely all that job stress increases your risk of cancer, reports a ...
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