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8 Do's and Don'ts for Communicating with Your Cat
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Some older adults — 10.6 million people, in fact — work well past retirement age. Some work because they want to, and others because they need to. Either way, the U.S. Bureau of Labor projects that the labor force will grow by 96.5% over the next decade for people age 75 and older.
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The Noise and Pollution of a City Could Impact Your Mental Health
Jan 31, 2024
City living may have a bigger impact on your mental health than you think. Find out how to best care for yourself.
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Why Do We Eat Eggs or Cereal for Breakfast and How Many Eggs Should We Eat in a Day?
Jan 9, 2024
Why is breakfast so important? Learn the history of breakfast foods, what to eat for breakfast, and how many eggs you should eat in a day.
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Debunking These 3 Popular Kid Sayings About Health
Jan 3, 2024
Do you crack your knuckles, or eat food after it fell on the ground for five seconds? Learn if these sayings have any truth to them.
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What's the Difference Between a Headache and a Migraine?
Dec 8, 2023
What is the difference between a headache and a migraine? Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for both to better understand and manage them.
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Why Are Certain People Allergic to Bee Stings?
Oct 4, 2023
For most of us, bee stings are an annoying outdoor nuisance, but for others they can trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction. Here's what experts say about their causes, symptoms and treatments.
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The Psychology Behind Playing Hard-to-Get: Is It Effective?
July 18, 2023
The tactic of playing hard to get with a romantic partner is hardly new. Modern studies have analyzed the psychology behind this behavior, and its potential pros and cons.
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How to Tell if Your Cat Is Sick
May 18, 2023
Experts share how to tell if your cat is sick. Some variations from normal behavior are subtle while other signs are easier to pinpoint.
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Love at First Sight: Does it Exist?
May 12, 2023
Physical attraction may help form romantic ties, but what does it mean for the long term? Learn what scientists say about love at first sight.
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What Are the Symptoms of GERD and How To Treat It
Mar 31, 2023
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is often accompanied by a host of dietary restrictions. Here's what experts recommend for keeping reflux in check.
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Nostalgia and Thinking About the Future Can Be Good For You
December 3, 2022
Research has shown that mental time travel can motivate us, help us cope and even inspire better choices in the present.
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Healthy, High-Quality Relationships Matter More Than We Think
September 14, 2022
Whether it's a friend, coworker or romantic partner, a rewarding relationship can come with a variety of positive benefits.
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How Video Games Can Impact Your Heart Health
January 13, 2023
Scientists are just starting to unravel the complex relationship between video games, like Mario Kart, and heart health, but their findings suggest that moderation may be the key.
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Healthy Meals And Snacks Are Important For Kid's Brain Function
September 16, 2022
Finding the right foods for kids as they return to school can help their brain function and improve their health into adulthood.
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Social Media May Be Changing The Way You Communicate
October 27, 2022
While you can positively interact with social media, it can also negatively create feelings of FoMO and increase comparison.
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Blue-Green Algae Could Help Treat Cancer And Alzheimer's Disease
October 14, 2022
Cyanobacteria is what you call the algae you see on lakes and the ocean, and scientists are realizing there is potential to treat some human diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.
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8 Do’s and Don’ts for Communicating with Your Cat
Feb 9, 2022
From body language to training tips, here’s how to build better bonds with feline pals.
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Self-Serve Food Pantries Help Feed Local Communities
April 25, 2022
One pantry has turned into 52 TLC Little Free Pantries (LFP) located around South Florida.
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‘We are all musical’: Turning to music and a grief choir to heal
What exactly is a grief choir?
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Science-Backed Tips for Your Cat's Litter Box
Mar 29, 2022
When it comes to maintaining your furry friend's litter box, always follow the science.
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Making Music Engages the Brain and Improves Mood
June 16, 2022
More than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. Read more about the benefits of music.
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Love Bags Provides More Than Food for Homeless People
Oct 7, 2021
Read more about homelessness and resources to help in South Florida.
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Deciphering the Biosynthetic Gene Cluster for Potent Freshwater Toxin
May 18, 2022
Scientific discovery enables future monitoring of harmful toxin.
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Q&A with Chris Butsch: From being diagnosed with depression to giving lessons on happiness
December 8, 2021
In 2015 Chris Butsch quit his job to travel and ask people one question: What makes you happy?
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Vital initiatives confront COVID crisis for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
October 21, 2021
Read more about how individuals with IDD and their families were affected by COVID and vital initiatives to help.
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Enhanced weathering: When climate research takes unexpected turns
Dec 2, 2021
Read more about enhanced weathering and what one researcher found out about this CO2 removal technique.
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What Retirement?
Some older adults continue to work well past retirement age — whether they have to or not.
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Inspiring students to pursue science, fight climate change and impact the community
May 1, 2022
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The Magnetic Force Uniting Two Scientists: Finding More Than Love
July 19, 2022
Two scientists met and found love while pursuing doctorate degrees in chemistry. And chemistry is taking their research in innovative directions.
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Fermilab following clues to unravel the latest mysteries of the universe
October 29, 2021
Near light-speed collisions of streams of subatomic particles at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory near Batavia have helped identify several of the 17 known building blocks of matter, leading to continuing and newfound discoveries about the universe.
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Creating Friendship and Combating Isolation
March 28, 2022
The Friendship Circle of Illinois helps create friendships and combat isolation during the pandemic and beyond.