Spring has sprung, and that means allergy season is in full bloom. But if you’re a long-time sufferer like me, you barely notice. My allergies cause problems year-round. Researchers say that many who suffer today could begin suffering more in years to come…
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Many people start their day with at least one cup of coffee. Some enjoy two, three, or a pot. For years, there’s been debate about just how good that morning pick-me-up is for you. Harvard researchers have weighed in with how many cups are the right amount…
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Researchers say the work that they’ve been doing to create the COVID-19 vaccine is producing even more benefits. What they have learned from this pandemic will also help us in creating new vaccines. And one of those vaccines could even help us eliminate the common cold…
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If you’re a hot dog lover, you might have heard the news of a recent study. Researchers at the University of Michigan tell us that every hot dog you eat takes 36 minutes off your life. But, there is some interesting data that also came from this study…
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When you first meet a person, you likely know little about them. But look closely into their eyes. You might be able to tell how intelligent they are just by looking at their pupils. A recent study says that pupil size can help determine a person’s fluid intelligence…
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You know the adage; clothes make the man. But did you know that a shirt’s logo size can also tell you something about the man? A recent study makes these claims, and the findings are interesting…
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Like many, I do my best to be a smart consumer. I can spend hours researching items that I’m looking to buy. Thanks to the internet, we have access to more data than ever before. Of course, we can sometimes find too much information…
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According to a new study, over the last year, America has gotten much smarter. Well, actually I should say that our homes are getting smarter. And this all happened during the most challenging year we’ve experienced in a long time…
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We’ve just experienced our latest full moon, the Snow Moon. And did you notice that you slept less than you normally do over the last few days? New research tells us that every full moon causes a short-term change in our sleep pattern. And there’s not much we can do about it…
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I’ll admit, I can get drawn into the craziest stories online. When I saw the headline “Most Popular Pizza Chains In Every State” I had to dig in. And of course, while there was some interesting data, I think the premise is flawed…
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