You’ve heard of air pollution and water pollution. Now, scientists are saying there’s another kind of pollution that may also be harmful to your health:...
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Pets and Health: The Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
When a dog gazes at you with those big sad eyes, you’re witnessing a form of evolution in action. Because of human selection, dogs—but not...
What Are the Benefits of Laughter?
You’ve likely heard the old cliché that laughter is the best medicine. Laughing certainly feels like a form of stress relief, and most of us...
How Often Should You Shower?
About two-thirds of American adults take a shower every day. Australians shower a bit more often, and Asians shower a bit less. There is no...
What Is the Placebo Effect?
Several years ago, University of Pittsburgh researchers gathered 237 adults and served them cocktails. They poured a cold, clear liquid from a Smirnoff vodka bottle...
5 Benefits of Crying
Is crying good for you? It definitely can be. Think about it—the last time you had a good cry, didn’t you feel just a tiny...
Time-Management Strategies
Many people know to the penny what an hour of their professional work costs. But how valuable is an hour of your free time? Every...
How to Quit Drinking
Maybe you’ve never turned teetotaler during “Dry January”…maybe you’ve always turned a cold shoulder to “Sober October.” But if you’re among the tens of millions...
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to how often you should wash your hair. It varies according to your age, hair length and even your race....
How to Make Friends as an Adult
Our social health has an enormous impact on our physical and mental health, yet it’s too often overlooked in our society. Yes, it’s harder making...
Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room: How to Choose
When you need immediate medical attention for a sudden illness or injury, should you head to a hospital emergency room or to an urgent care...
How To Be More Social
Many people dislike chatting with acquaintances at social events because they think they are no good at small talk. “What do you do for a...
