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‘A Child is Not a Small Adult’ Practicing Children's Hospital Model

‘A Child is Not a Small Adult’ Practicing Children's Hospital Model

“In the early morning, my five-year-old was rolling around in pain. I searched just in case, and to my surprise, the local hospital's emergency room...
Why Is It Easier to Tolerate Your Own Flatulence? The Science of Infection Avoidance

Why Is It Easier to Tolerate Your Own Flatulence? The Science of Infection Avoidance

It is a common, if slightly taboo, observation: while a person may recoil at the smell of someone else’s flatulence, their own often feels remarkably...

"No Sleeping, Deep Resting": The Benefits of the NSDR Method Practiced by Google’s CEO

"Investing just 10 minutes yields the recovery of four hours of sleep. Even the CEO of Google relies on this method...
Is Your 'Focus Supplement' a Warning Sign? High Tyrosine Levels Linked to Shorter Lifespan in Men

Is Your 'Focus Supplement' a Warning Sign? High Tyrosine Levels Linked to Shorter Lifespan in Men

Tyrosine, an amino acid widely marketed as a cognitive enhancer to sharpen focus, may be linked to a significant...
The Hidden Cost of the Salt Shaker: Frequent Table Salt Use Linked to 26% Higher Depression Risk

The Hidden Cost of the Salt Shaker: Frequent Table Salt Use Linked to 26% Higher Depression Risk

The habit of reaching for the salt shaker because a meal tastes "bland" may be doing more than just affecting your...
Is a Boil on the Tip of the Nose a Warning Sign of Diabetes for a Man in His 50s?

Is a Boil on the Tip of the Nose a Warning Sign of Diabetes for a Man in His 50s?

A case has been reported where a small boil on the tip of the nose led to a life-threatening emergency.
Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Foods: How to Identify Them Without Labels?

Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Foods: How to Identify Them Without Labels?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture recently announced nutritional...

"Eat Until Your Stomach Hurts": Former 4Minute Member Heo Ga-yoon, What Caused This Condition?

Heo Ga-yoon (35), a former member of the group 4Minute, confessed that she suffered from binge eating disorder for...
From Scrolling to Page-Turning: Why Reading Beats Smartphones for Better Sleep

From Scrolling to Page-Turning: Why Reading Beats Smartphones for Better Sleep

Turning off the lights is the standard prescription for rest, but a new study suggests that opening a book first might...
The Psychology of the Alley: Why Narrow Paths Bring Instant Relief

The Psychology of the Alley: Why Narrow Paths Bring Instant Relief

You may have experienced it: that moment of a deeper, longer breath when stepping from a wide, bustling thoroughfare...