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Just how taxing is loneliness? A new study explores that question and finds it can be just as dangerous as obesity. The study, which was carried out by a research team under Brigham Young University professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad, found that consistently feeling lonely can have a negative impact on health. Overall, researchers found that chronic […]
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A new blood test could actually help you figure out if you’re genetically predisposed to post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD is most frequently linked with soldiers but can occur after many types of trauma, including rape, torture, child abuse, and car accidents. It’s estimated that about 13-million people in the United States struggle with […]
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A new study shows that, when one partner in a relationship begins a regular exercise routine, there’s a good chance the other partner will follow. The study, which was led by Laura Cobb of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, involved an analysis of data from more than 3,000 American couples. The couples […]
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We all know that getting enough sleep is an important part of staying healthy. Now, a new study shows that losing just a half hour of sleep each night can lead to weight gain and increase one’s chances of developing diabetes. The study, which was carried out by researchers at the Weill Cornell Medical College […]
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Every winter we’re told it’s a good idea to get the flu shot. But exactly how many times are we going to get the flu? A new study shows that most people over age 30 will get the flu twice over a ten-year period. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Imperial College […]
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