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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?

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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Walking pace may outperform blood pressure and cholesterol in predicting mortality risk, study suggests

A new analysis of more than 400,000 UK adults has found that easy-to-collect measures of physical health, particularly how fast someone walks, can significantly improve predictions of mortality risk. This finding was especially ...

Mar 25, 2026

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Predicting brain health with a smartwatch

Can smartphones or smartwatches help detect early signs of neurological or mental illness? Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) monitored a group of participants wearing connected devices, and used artificial intelligence ...

Mar 10, 2026

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Do our bodies sync up? New review explains why results may vary

How people connect with one another may be more complex—and more fascinating—than previously thought. A new review in Nature Reviews Psychology explores the emerging science of interpersonal physiological synchrony, the phenomenon ...

Mar 3, 2026

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Reinterpreting 'awe': Why cross‑cultural emotional intelligence needs to be handled with care

Awe has become a kind of emotional currency in Western wellness circles—revered for its ability to boost mental and physical health and even social interactions. There are findings linking awe to increased prosocial behavior, ...

Mar 3, 2026

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Single dose of non-prescribed Adderall raises blood pressure and heart rate in healthy young adults, finds study

A Mayo Clinic study found that a single 25 mg dose of a combination of amphetamine-dextroamphetamine salts (Adderall) can have measurable cardiovascular effects in healthy young adults. The study aimed to better understand ...

Mar 2, 2026

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The science of Ramadan fasting

The month of Ramadan, which began last week, is when many Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of worship and self-discipline.

Mar 1, 2026

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Study maps brainstem nerve cells that stabilize blood pressure minute to minute

Doctors usually focus on a person's average blood pressure, but research increasingly shows that how much blood pressure fluctuates from moment to moment is just as important. Excessive short-term variability is a strong ...

Feb 19, 2026

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Robotic pets help dementia patients recover and return home

For a person living with dementia, a hospital stay can be a terrifying whirlwind of strange faces, loud noises and confusing tests. This disorientation often leads to a condition called delirium, which can slow down recovery ...