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The color of health

WebThe color of health. Colorful fruits and vegetables pack a powerful, healthful punch. By Sarah Webb. February 22, 2005 at 12:00 am. Nature is full of color, from …

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WebFounded in 2003, Science News Explores is a free, award-winning online publication dedicated to providing age-appropriate science news to learners, parents and …

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Fevers can have some cool benefits

WebIt can be part of the body’s response to an infection. But exactly how that fever helps the body fight infections has long been a mystery. A new study in mice shows …

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Mental illness may be a common life experience

WebAbnormal is the new normal — at least for mental health. Only a small share of the population stays mentally healthy from age 11 to 38. Everyone else experiences a mental illness at some point, a new study finds.

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Science News Explores News from all fields of science for readers …

WebFounded in 2003, Science News Explores is a free, award-winning online publication dedicated to providing age-appropriate science news to learners, parents and educators. The publication, as well as Science News magazine, are published by the Society for Science, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to public engagement …

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Immunity: Environment can have big impact

WebAnd as people age, the environment’s impact on immunity grows stronger, the scientists now report. The immune system is supposed to protect the body from …

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Explainer: The benefits of phlegm, mucus and snot

WebIt keeps the surface of our eyes moist. Snot coats our mouths and noses to keep us safe from germs and soothe our irritated membranes. In the rectum, mucus …

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Seven steps to boost your mood

Webadolescence: A transitional stage of physical and psychological development that begins at the onset of puberty, typically between the ages of 11 and 13, and ends …

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Music has the power to move us physically and emotionally.

WebMusic as therapy. Highly emotional music causes networks in the brain to release dopamine. This brain chemical, a type of neurotransmitter, plays a role in …

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Strong body helps the mind

WebAfter a workout, muscles produce a do-gooder compound that protects the brain. Exercise benefits the brain and other parts of the body. A compound produced during exercise may cut the risk of depression. ED YOURDON/FLICKR (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) By Stephen Ornes. October 16, 2014 at 10:07 am.

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Spending time in green spaces can provide big health benefits

WebIf it’s been a while, you might want to try it — because research shows we get big health benefits from spending time in such natural spaces. It’s not just about the …

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9 things to know about lead’s health risks — and how to curb them

Web3. Lead can play a role in many other health issues. Lead has been linked to abdominal pain and intestinal problems.It can impair the immune system and may even …

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Internet use may harm teen health

WebInternet use may harm teen health. Scientists find that heavy Internet use puts teens at risk of high blood pressure. Teens who spend more than two hours a day on the Internet are at much higher risk of high blood pressure than are low-Internet users. Explainer: What is anxiety? Obesity and diets high in salt are among factors known to …

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Newly discovered microbe keeps teeth healthy

WebA12, though, has three special abilities that help it defeat S. mutans in the battle for healthy teeth. First, it makes a chemical weapon that kills S. mutans. The weapon is hydrogen peroxide. Many people use this substance on cuts or scrapes because it kills harmful bacteria. It has the same effect inside the mouth.

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You’re too distracted. Here’s why that matters and what to do …

Webapp: Short for application, or a computer program designed for a specific task.. attention: The phenomenon of focusing mental resources on a specific object or event.. …

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Being a teen has always been hard; now it’s especially so

WebYounger kids can experience this feeling of hopelessness, too. By 2020, suicide had become the second leading cause of death in 10- to 14-year-olds. When the …

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Brain scans hint at how well teens will manage pandemic stress

WebDecember 20, 2023 at 6:30 am. WASHINGTON D.C. — The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges. But for scientists studying teen brains, it was a chance to explore how …

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Pets and other animals can boost health and well-being

WebPets and other animals can boost health and well-being. Dogs and other kinds of pets can provide us with a variety of benefits. When Percy Lee has a bad day, he …

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