Health

This One Exercise Could Knock You Out Better Than Ambien

This One Exercise Could Knock You Out Better Than Ambien

Most sleep advice feels made for someone with no anxiety and a perfect blackout curtain. You’ve probably already tried the magnesium, the screen limits, the warm baths. But a new study suggests something far more physical (and zen-ful) may actually help: high-intensity yoga. Researchers at Harbin Sport University analyzed 30 randomized controlled trials across more than a dozen countries. They …

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Most Common ‘Stratus’ COVID Variant Symptoms

Most Common ‘Stratus’ COVID Variant Symptoms

Every summer for the past several years, including this summer, COVID cases have increased throughout the United States as people spend time in air-conditioned spaces and as summer travel peaks. It is expected that COVID cases will continue to rise as kids head back to school, and then reach a peak in early September. “Most of those COVID-19 [infections] are …

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Deer wart images now trending after photos of ‘zombie’ rabbits and squirrels went viral

Deer wart images now trending after photos of ‘zombie’ rabbits and squirrels went viral

***WARNING: This story contains graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised.*** Images of “Frankenstein” or “zombie” rabbits and squirrels with unusual growths recently started circulating on social media — and now photos of deer with warts seem to be joining the bizarre trend. The images may appear alarming, but wildlife experts said the lumps or abscesses on deer and other wildlife …

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What Really Happens When Blood Pressure Drops Below 120

What Really Happens When Blood Pressure Drops Below 120

Targeting blood pressure below 120 mm Hg reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure more than higher goals. Credit: Shutterstock Lowering systolic blood pressure below 120 mm Hg may prevent more cardiovascular problems than higher treatment goals, according to new research. While the stricter target carried a higher risk of side effects and greater medical costs, the …

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Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others?

Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others?

If you’ve ever been at an outdoor party or BBQ during the fading hours of daylight and don’t personally notice an increase in the number of mosquitoes, you’ll probably hear someone complaining about it. That’s because mosquitoes are selective insects, and some people are more likely to get bites than others. There are a few factors that could contribute to …

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Milk, cheese, and other dairy are both good and bad for gut health

Milk, cheese, and other dairy are both good and bad for gut health

Most of us have heard that the gut is full of bacteria that help with digestion, immunity, and even mood. What you eat and drink shapes that microbial community. Dairy sits in the middle of the conversation because it provides nutrients and, sometimes, live cultures, yet researchers don’t always agree on its effects. A careful study that sampled the colon …

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Lectures on Tap’s Boston debut quenches a thirst for knowledge

Lectures on Tap’s Boston debut quenches a thirst for knowledge

Husband-and-wife team Ty and Felecia Freely came up with the Lectures on Tap concept in 2024. They had recently moved from Washington, D.C. to New York so Ty could attend a psychology undergraduate program at Columbia University. Not knowing anyone in their new city, they developed the idea as a way to make like-minded friends. Felecia, an engineer-turned-content creator, and …

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Surprising Study Finds Meat May Protect Against Cancer Risk

Surprising Study Finds Meat May Protect Against Cancer Risk

New research challenges long-standing assumptions about protein, finding that eating animal-based sources is not tied to higher mortality. Credit: Stock A large study found that animal protein is not linked to higher mortality and may even help lower cancer-related deaths. Eating foods that contain animal protein is not connected to a higher chance of death and may even provide some …

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