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Category: ENERGY

  • The popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters is soaring, but are they safe?

    The popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters is soaring, but are they safe?

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    Ever ridden an e-scooter or e-bike? The convenience, affordability, and flat-out fun of these “micromobility” modes of transportation are undeniable. But did it also seem a bit dangerous? In fact, the rate of accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters is climbing. Maybe that shouldn’t be surprising given their dramatic jump in popularity. And then there’s the…

  • Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?

    Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?

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    All of us have an internal clock that regulates our circadian rhythms, including when we sleep and when we are awake. And light is the single most important factor that helps establish when we should feel wakeful (generally during the day) and when we should feel sleepy (typically at night). So, let me ask you…

  • How well do you score on brain health?

    How well do you score on brain health?

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    Need another jolt of motivation to shore up a resolution to shed weight, sleep more soundly, boost nutrition or exercise levels, or cut back on alcohol? Then you'll be pleased to learn that any (and all) of these efforts can also add up to better brain health. An international study led by researchers at the…

  • Helping children make friends: What parents can do

    Helping children make friends: What parents can do

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    We all want our child to have friends. We want them to be happy, and to build the social skills and connections that will help them now and in the future. Sometimes, and for some children, making friends isn’t easy. This is particularly true after the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of isolation and remote school, many…

  • Parenting isn’t easy: Two important skills can help

    Parenting isn’t easy: Two important skills can help

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    They say that parenting is the greatest — and the most challenging — job that many of us will ever land. Life can be tough for kids too, especially when they go through emotionally trying times. What can parents do to help their kids manage episodes of anger, sadness, or anxiety triggered by school, siblings,…

  • How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals

    How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals

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    An F may mean failure in school, but the letter earns high marks in your diet. The two biggest dietary Fs — fiber and fermented foods — are top priorities to help maintain healthy digestion, and they potentially offer much more. How can you fit these nutrients into meals? Can this help your overall health…

  • Dengue fever: What to know and do

    Dengue fever: What to know and do

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    Mosquitoes are not just a buzzing summertime nuisance; they can carry serious diseases like West Nile virus, malaria, and Zika. In recent months, the US has seen an unusual spike in the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever, also known as breakbone fever. What is dengue, and where is it occurring in the US? How does it…

  • When should your teen or tween start using skin products?

    When should your teen or tween start using skin products?

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    Social media and stores are full of products that promise perfect skin. Increasingly, these products are being marketed not just to adults but to teens and tweens. Many are benign, but some can cause skin irritation — and can be costly. And even if these products are benign, does buying them support unhealthy notions about…