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The “Dad bod” is a real thing, according to a new study which finds that men can expect to gain a few pounds with the birth of a child. The study, which was led by Dr. Craig F. Garfield of Northwestern University, involved an examination of data collected on over 10,000 men over a 20-year […]
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Living in poverty limits a child’s chances of attending good schools, eating a nutritious diet, and so on. Now, a new study suggests it could even limit their brain development. The study, which was led by Seth Pollak of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, involved an examination of survey data collected by the U.S. National Institutes […]
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A new study suggests that regularly failing to get a good night’s sleep can increase one’s risk of developing cancer. The study, which was recently published in the journal Current Biology, involved an examination of mice. The mice had their sleep schedules disturbed. The result: the mice whose sleep times were thrown off were 20 […]
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Everyone has a friend or family member that, for the life of them, just can’t seem to put that smartphone away. It can be intensely frustrating at important social events, but according to a new study it may actually be a sign that someone is dealing with depression. The study, which was led by David […]
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The oldest sibling is usually the most responsible, while the youngest tends to be more daring and adventurous. These are typical assumptions about birth order, but a new study insists they’re probably very wrong. The study, which was led by Brent Roberts and Rodica Damian, both of whom are researchers at the University of Illinois, […]
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