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The perfect way to beat the slump: how to tackle mid-afternoon energy dips
Source — Jan 01, 2026
In the dead of winter, it can be hard to keep your alertness up when it gets darker. Here are a few good habits that will help you stay productive • Sign up here to get the whole series straight to your inbox It is an a…
The perfect day for parents: how to keep kids healthy and happy – without neglecting yourself
Source — Jan 01, 2026
Having a routine but not overplanning, getting them involved with chores and making sure you have time just for you can all help you stop being overwhelmed • Sign up here to get the whole series straight to your inbox M…
You be the judge: should my boyfriend change the way he showers?
Source — Jan 01, 2026
Audrey thinks Noah doesn’t take bathing seriously enough. He says he’s a ‘quick-shower kind of guy’ but keeps himself clean. You decide whose argument scrubs up best • Get a disagreement settled or become a YBTJ juror N…
MIT study shows high-fat diets give liver cancer a dangerous head start
Source — Dec 31, 2025
A high-fat diet does more than overload the liver with fat. New research from MIT shows that prolonged exposure to fatty foods can push liver cells into a survival mode that quietly raises the risk of cancer. Faced with…
Nearly 70% of U.S. adults could now be classified as obese
Source — Dec 31, 2025
A major update to how obesity is defined could push U.S. obesity rates to nearly 70%, according to a large new study. The change comes from adding waist and body fat measurements to BMI, capturing people who were previo…
Bacterial Vaginosis Is No Longer Thought to Affect Only Women
Source — Dec 31, 2025
Gynecologists long viewed bacterial vaginosis as solely a women’s issue — until a study that treated their male partners, too, proved otherwise.
Researchers find ADHD strengths linked to better mental health
Source — Dec 31, 2025
New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits like creativity, h…
Microplastics are leaking invisible chemical clouds into water
Source — Dec 31, 2025
Microplastics in rivers, lakes, and oceans aren’t just drifting debris—they’re constantly leaking invisible clouds of chemicals into the water. New research shows that sunlight drives this process, causing different pla…