You aren't the only one who just sits in the car before or after a long day
Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot and just ... stayed there?
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Healthy living news
Long-term excess weight, not one-time BMI, can better predict cardiovascular risk
Obesity is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but people's weights can shift over time, and little is known about the cumulative impact of excess weight. New research from investigators at Mass General Brigham ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Being physically fit helps prevent diseases: Study points to causal link
Being physically fit improves our health and keeps illness at bay. This relationship has long been assumed for numerous disorders, but until now there has been no scientific evidence demonstrating a causal link between the ...
Apr 8, 2026
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A wearable ring could help assess your cardiovascular health while you sleep
Consumer wearables have become everyday tools for monitoring sleep and physical activity. Researchers at the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) have now shown that their ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Is sitting with your legs crossed actually bad for you?
Most of us were told off at some point for how we sat. "Don't cross your legs, you'll ruin your knees." "You'll get varicose veins." "Sit properly." "Sit up straight."
Apr 8, 2026
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Why sugar may undermine meditation and massage, even when you feel calm
A bit of sugar before a class test, a piece of chocolate before an important negotiation, a muesli bar before a marathon—the important role glucose plays in coping with stressful situations has been well researched. When ...
Apr 7, 2026
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This new method may make French fries lower in fat
Love French fries but not the extra fat? Scientists say they may have found a way to make them healthier without losing their crunch.
Apr 7, 2026
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Cutting emissions is not the only way to save lives from air pollution
A major new global modeling study led by researchers at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the University of York challenges the international focus on air pollution. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, the study ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Second primary invasive melanoma rate in Queensland reaches plateau after decades-long rise
A study among more than 100,000 Queensland residents has revealed that while the incidence of developing second primary invasive cutaneous melanomas increased from the 1980s through the early 2000s, the rising trend has now ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Sun safety ad balancing visuals and messaging gets young people to listen
Research behind the skin cancer prevention campaign "If You Could See UV" has found that evoking fear of ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure—through a visually striking metaphor—helped motivate young adults to protect their ...
Apr 6, 2026
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