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Pandemic Drinking without the Pandemic

Social life has largely returned to normal after the quarantines during COVID. But the pandemic-era rise in drinking has persisted. >

Serving Up Quality Time at the Family Table

Families who ate together during the pandemic laughed and listened more than before lockdown and formed stronger bonds over dinner. >

Male Stereotypes Put Men's Hearts at Risk

Norms that encourage men to believe they should be self-reliant and avoid seeking help can mean their cardiovascular disease goes untreated. >

Back Ache Relief

One way to ease lower back pain, especially if you are overweight: reduce the amount of time you spend sitting by a little every day. >

Undiagnosed Adults with ADHD

A survey finds that only 13% of adults who think they have attention deficits get treatment, even though medication and strategies can help. >

Think Vaping is Safer? Think again.

Vaping nicotine does as much harm to the heart and cardiovascular system as smoking traditional cigarettes -- just in a different way. >

Long Live Weekend Warriors

You don't have to go the gym five days a week to reap the major health benefits of exercise. Being a weekend warrior can work just as well. >

Read to Me!

Reading with young children is an investment in their emotional and cognitive development -- and their bond with you. >

Kids, Let Your Fingers Do the... Calculating

Some educators frown on letting kids count on their fingers, but a new study shows that it can help them understand basic arithmetic. >

School Daze: Help Your Kids Get Enough Sleep

The start of the school year is the best time to get kids in the habit of getting a decent night's sleep. They'll feel better and do better. >

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