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Breast Milk Keeps Infant Development on Track

Breastfeeding not only protects newborns from viruses and improves their digestion, it helps them meet developmental milestones on time. >

Chewing Plastic

Who knew? Chewing gum contains microplastics that enter your body as you chew. They also affect the environment under your feet. >

Take ADHD Testimonials with a Grain of Salt

Young adults are turning to social media for information about ADHD, often diagnosing themselves based on anecdotes and misinformation. >

Screen Time Interferes with Dream Time

Sleep deprived? Using your tablet, phone or computer in bed makes you far more likely to have trouble falling asleep and sleeping soundly. >

The Problem with Smartphone Restrictions

Anyone who has watched a child glued to a screen is likely to find some kind of ban on smartphone use attractive. Too bad it doesn't work. >

A Two-For-One Health Special

Following the American Heart Association's guidelines for a healthy heart reduces the risk of Alzheimer's as well as cardiovascular disease. >

Parenthood Strengthens the Brain

Being a parent is not easy, but the good news is, it helps preserve brain connectivity later in life. There are other ways to do this, too. >

Paradise Abroad

Seniors face unique challenges when they retire to another country. Loneliness is one of them, but older expats can find ways to fit in. >

Kids Love Loopholes

We all use loopholes to get what we want without obviously disobeying. Kids think they're funny and learn to use them at a pretty young age. >

Life Is Shorter, Not Better, with Butter

Sure, butter and ice cream are luscious, but if you opt for more unsaturated vegetable oils, you are likely to gain many healthy years. >

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