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Lean into Pain

Chronic pain can lead people to avoid exercise, but that can create a vicious cycle that makes their pain worse. A change of mindset helps. >

Unapproved Drugs in “Brain Boosting” Supplements

Many supplements sold to improve memory and thinking contain unapproved drugs usually prescribed for mental disorders and brain injuries. >

FoMO: Fear of Missing Out

Feeling left out of festivities hundreds of miles away is a sign you need to focus less on social media friends and more on people nearby. >

More Mistaken COVID Claims

A French health minister's tweet that ibuprofen could make COVID symptoms worse became a case study of how misinformation spreads. >

Face Shields v. Face Masks

What's the best way to prevent the spread of potentially virus-laden droplets? Engineers put two types of face coverings to the test. >

Screen Time Now Sets Kids Back Later

It doesn't matter whether kids look at a phone, a laptop or a tablet -- too much screen time at age 8 puts them behind in school at age 10. >

Help for Aging Joints

There's no cure for osteoarthritis yet, but one antioxidant compound eased knee pain and the need for meds in OA sufferers. >

A COVID-19 Comprehension Test

Most journals and public health agencies make their coverage of information on COVID freely available. But not everyone can understand it. >

To Retain Muscle Mass, Be Sure to Get Your Vitamin C

We all tend to lose a bit of muscle after 50, but for those who have adequate levels of vitamin C, the loss is not so bad. >

Phony COVID Cures

This is not what a proven treatment for COVID-19 looks like. Everyone hopes for a cure, but some are preying on that hope. Save your money. >

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