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Say “Awe”

You can recharge your positive outlook by cultivating a sense of wonder. A 15-minute awe walk made seniors visibly happier. >

Keeping Company with Pets during Lockdown

Having a pet provides fun and comfort, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Don't rush out to buy one, but be glad if you have one. >

Women with Broken Hearts

A man and a woman, both 55 or younger, arrive at the hospital with symptoms of heart failure. They are treated quite differently. >

A Real Coffee Fix

Colorectal cancer can be a killer. But coffee seems to slow the progression of the disease and help people live longer. >

An Antidote for Loneliness

Loneliness is a mental health burden for many older adults. But not all. People unaffected by it seem to have one quality in common. >

Heartburn Treatments and Type 2 Diabetes

Proton pump inhibitors are often prescribed for acid reflux, but they raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. It's worth trying other approaches. >

Flirting Unmasked

A flirtatious look is the kind of nonverbal cue that can work well or easily go wrong. The consequences can be magical, comical or dire. >

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. >

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. >

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