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How Anger Spreads

Anger is contagious — in mice and in men. Our brains respond to the excited signals of others, mirroring their agitation. >

Fighting a Health Insurance Denial? Here Are 7 Tips To Help

Denying a claim is essentially standard operating procedure. Health insurance companies will make you jump through hoops. Here's what to do. >

A Hedge Against Loneliness

Social media contacts are fine, but if you're feeling lonely, the best way to combat it is to attend a live event -- ideally with others. >

Meds Often Prescribed Too Early for Kids with ADHD

Behavior management therapy often takes a backseat to medication in young children with attention and hyperactivity issues. A mistake. >

Give Meat a Chance

Red meat is known for its risks -- to your heart in particular. But it seems to offer some rewards, too. >

How to Reduce Alcohol's Damaging Effects on the Liver

If you find it hard to give up alcohol, you can help your liver process it better by eating well and exercising regularly. Cut back, too. >

Prenatal Exposure to Agricultural Pesticides Lasts a Lifetime

Mothers' exposure to agricultural pesticides are linked to autism, brain damage and behavioral problems in children that last a lifetime. >

Heavy Alcohol Consumption Disrupts the Pancreas

Drinking too much can lead to pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers. New research illuminates the molecular mechanisms behind it. >

HEPA Help for Hypertension

Pollution from cars and factories doesn't only affect breathing. It can raise blood pressure. An at-home air purifier will help lower it. >

COVID-19 Infections Stiffen Arteries, Accelerate Aging

Your body generates a lot of inflammation as it fights a COVID infection. The result? Arteries become prematurely stiff. Take precautions. >

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