Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are six questions scientists are trying to answer.
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To help someone going through a crisis, use these 7 words
Author and TV host Kelly Corrigan has a radical way to support a loved one through a crisis, big or small. Here’s her technique to make someone feel like it’s safe to open up.
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After a break from strength training, muscle memory may help you bounce back
If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don’t sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think.
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Are you a caregiver for an adult? How has it changed you?
Many who care for family members and loved ones at home say it can be very stressful but also rich in meaning. Share your story and insights.
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Online yoga classes prove helpful for back pain in new study
Participant reported relief from chronic low back pain and reduced need for pain-relief medications.
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Impossible, you say? Try asking a toddler
Green eggs and ham? Even toddlers know when an event appears to be impossible, not just improbable.
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Anxious at the Portland airport? Beni the Llama is here for you, spreading joy
The gentle animals are part of Portland International Airport’s effort to counter travel stress with soothing elements from nature.
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Caregiving can be a tough, lonely mission. One daughter found ways to reconnect
Some 106 million people provide unpaid care for an adult in the U.S. Many feel invisible and profoundly lonely. But some are creating new ways to support each other.
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Shortage of IV fluids leads to canceled surgeries
IV fluids used in hospitals remain in short supply, after Hurricane Helene shut down a key North Carolina factory. The closure has hospitals scrambling to stretch supplies and prioritize care.
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Youth cheerleading is getting more athletic — and riskier
As the female-dominated sport gets more acrobatic, girls are racking up more concussions and other injuries. A new pediatricians’ report calls for change.
