The Perils of a Wealth Shock
Suffering a major financial loss could lead to an early death, a new study suggests. Researchers at Northwestern University analyzed the financial history and... continue reading
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Cutting Calories for Longevity
Eating less may help people live longer, reports CNN.com. Scientists at Louisiana State University tested the effects of calorie restriction on 53 healthy men... continue reading
Controlling Parents, Mean Kids
The toxic effects of helicopter parenting may not end once children head off to college. A new study shows that undergrads who’ve been raised by... continue reading
Digital Eye Strain Growing
All the time we spend on computer screens and smartphones is taking a toll on our eyes. A new survey of more than 10,000 adults shows that 65 percent of... continue reading
Distracted-Walking Injuries
People who wander through the streets transfixed by their smartphones, utterly unaware of their surroundings, aren’t merely irritating. Research... continue reading
Grilling Causes Inflammation
Regularly eating grilled, broiled, or roasted meat, chicken, or fish may increase the risk for high blood pressure, a new study shows. Harvard researchers came... continue reading
Freezing the ‘Hunger Nerve’
Diets often fail as long-term solutions for many people trying to lose weight. But new research suggests that freezing the so-called hunger nerve could... continue reading
Brain-Boosting Beets
Beets may have a protective effect on the brain that could help ward off Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests. Scientists at the University of South... continue reading
Happy Heart Syndrome
It’s already been proven that intense emotional distress—say, after losing a loved one—can trigger a cardiac abnormality called “broken heart... continue reading
Size Really Does Matter
Short men and overweight women are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to education, career opportunities, and earning potential, a new study shows. After... continue reading