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No Omicron immunity without booster, study finds

An additional “booster” dose of Moderna or Pfizer mRNA-based vaccine is needed to provide immunity against the Omicron variant of…

A ‘detox’ after Covid vaccination? Experts say it’s nonsense

Vaccines Respiratory viruses See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow Podcast host Meghan McCain, the former co-host…

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships

As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social changes that happen during adolescence…

Understanding primary progressive aphasia

When you think about progressive brain disorders that cause dementia, you usually think of memory problems. But sometimes language problems…

US children are much more likely to die than kids in similar countries, study finds

Children’s health Chronic diseases See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow American children’s health has declined profoundly…

How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Summary Seeing benefits…

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Horrific nightmares may signal initial onset of these chronic diseases, study says

The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and…

Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988…

Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead

Do you find yourself reaching for an alcoholic drink to unwind and drift off to sleep? Whether it’s an old-fashioned,…

Wellness perfectionism doesn’t exist. Focus on these sustainable habits

Summary Experts warn extreme wellness challenges can create a cycle of dissatisfaction and perfectionism. Dr. Thomas Curran says some people…

Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts

Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or…

Spend 5 minutes a day moving like this and you’ll move better for life

Summary Maintaining mobility while aging doesn’t require hours of stretching but rather intentional movement throughout daily life. Regular movement across…

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Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over...

Special needs trusts bring peace of mind to aging parents of children with disabilities

Over a decade before her husband’s death, Linda Tung was already concerned with estate planning....

Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?

Summary Heated workouts may enhance flexibility by increasing blood flow and warming muscle tissue, according...

Are ‘manfluencers’ raising our sons?

My 17-year-old son had his headphones off, unlike a teenager, and was watching a YouTube...