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- The bacterial horror of hot-air hand dryers (2018) https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-bacterial-horror-of-the-hot-air-hand-dryer-2018051113823 81 comments
- Eating too much added sugar increases risk of dying with heart disease (2014) https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eating-too-much-added-sugar-increases-the-risk-of-dying-with-heart-disease-201402067021 13 comments
- Time to redefine normal body temperature? (2020) https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/time-to-redefine-normal-body-temperature-2020031319173 144 comments
- Foods That Fight Inflammation https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation 40 comments
- Do adults need tetanus booster shots? https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/do-adults-really-need-tetanus-booster-shots-2020051219786 73 comments
- The sweet danger of sugar (2017) https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar 26 comments
- Want to live longer and better? Do strength training https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/want-to-live-longer-and-better-strength-train 2 comments
- Probiotics for bipolar disorder mania https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/probiotics-for-bipolar-disorder-mania-2018062514125 32 comments
- Perceived Physical Activity and Mortality: Study https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/mind-over-matter-how-fit-you-think-you-are-versus-actual-fitness-2017081412282 156 comments
- Fewer Allergies: A Possible Upside of Thumb Sucking and Nail Biting http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/upside-thumb-sucking-nail-biting-2016071910032 40 comments
- Rethinking MyPlate: Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate http://www.health.harvard.edu/plate/healthy-eating-plate 4 comments
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- Blue light has a dark side http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side 12 comments science
- Cognitive effects of long-term cannabis use in midlife:individuals who used cannabis long-term and heavily exhibited impairments across several domains of cognition. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cognitive-effects-of-long-term-cannabis-use-in-midlife-202206142760 6 comments science
- The case for showering less - and our water crisis https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/showering-daily-is-it-necessary-2019062617193 120 comments environment
- The placebo effect often works even when you know it is a placebo effect. Part of the reason is explained by expectations and classical conditioning that pills make us feel better, etc. But much of the placebo effect remains a mystery still. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/placebo-can-work-even-know-placebo-201607079926 25 comments science
- Study: People who get age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and diabetes-related eye disease (DRED) may have a higher risk for dementia. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/eye-diseases-linked-to-a-higher-risk-of-dementia 4 comments science
- Study: Treating low vitamin D levels may help people live longer. Researchers found the risk of heart attack was higher in those who remained deficient in vitamin D. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/treating-low-vitamin-d-levels-may-help-people-live-longer 26 comments science
- Healthy diet associated with lower COVID-19 risk and severity - Harvard Health https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/harvard-study-healthy-diet-associated-with-lower-covid-19-risk-and-severity 1637 comments science
- Scientists have found individuals with high levels of cognitive activity (top 10%) developed Alzheimer’s at an average age of 93.6 years — five years later than those individuals with low levels of cognitive activity (bottom 10%), who developed the disease at an average of 88.6 years. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-physical-or-cognitive-activity-prevent-dementia-202109162595 88 comments science
- Harvard study reveals giving healthy individuals daily Vitamin D supplements reduces their risk of cancer by 38%. https://www.health.harvard.edu/cancer/vitamin-d-supplements-may-reduce-risk-of-invasive-cancer?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wr20210611-workoutwb&utm_id=2992050&dlv-emuid=c028d080-9e3e-49bd-87b5-cf61721981a7&dlv-mlid=2992050 68 comments science
- Research suggests that "fat but fit" is a myth: individuals who were overweight or obese were at greater cardiovascular disease risk regardless of activity level https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-fitness-counter-fatness-2021040122243 83 comments science
- $STIM looks promising https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation-for-depression-2018022313335 5 comments stocks
- Study finds those who did at least an hour per week of weigh training had a 40%-70% lower risk of heart attack or stroke compared with those who did not exercise https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/give-your-heart-health-a-lift#:~:text=the%20heart%20of%20weight%20lifting&text=the%20results%3A%20those%20who%20did,did%20not%20do%20cardio%20exercise.) 626 comments science
- Separating children and parents at the border causes lifelong damage https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/separating-children-and-parents-at-the-border-causes-lifelong-damage-2018061914101 52 comments nottheonion
- Was talking to a friend about hygiene. Most often bathing in India everyday morning is associated with social interactions for rest of the day rather than hygiene. I usually bath evenings after returning home which is when I believe I need refreshing and skip bath weekends if I wasn't going out https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/showering-daily-is-it-necessary-2019062617193 16 comments india
- Harvard Medical - Everything you need to know about Corona https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/as-coronavirus-spreads-many-questions-and-some-answers-2020022719004 37 comments wallstreetbets
- E-cigs boost the risk of heart attack https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/e-cigarettes-boost-the-risk-of-heart-attack 56 comments science
- Harvard researchers: Red meat consumption tied to early death https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/harvard-researchers-red-meat-consumption-tied-to-early-death 25 comments science
- The Harvard Ejaculation Study found that men who ejaculated 21 or more times a month had a 31% lower risk of developing prostate cancer when compared with men who reported ejaculating 4-7 times per month. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/ejaculation_frequency_and_prostate_cancer 3 comments science
- Common anticholinergic drugs like Benadryl linked to increased dementia risk - Harvard Health Blog https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/common-anticholinergic-drugs-like-benadryl-linked-increased-dementia-risk-201501287667 3 comments worldnews
- Regular meditation more beneficial than vacation: all 3 groups (vacation, novice, regulars) showed statistically significant improvements in scores of stress/depression. 10 months later: the regulars still showed improvements, the novice even more so. However, the vacationers were back to baseline. http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/relaxation-benefits-meditation-stronger-relaxation-benefits-taking-vacation-2016102710532 8 comments science
- Less than 1 in 10 teens gets enough exercise: What this means for them and says about us http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/less-1-10-teens-gets-enough-exercise-means-says-us-2016092710444 6 comments science
- Get up, stand up, for your health: A little exercise offsets a lot of sitting http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/get-stand-health-little-movement-offsets-lot-sitting-2016081810215 67 comments science
- Fewer allergies: A possible upside of thumb sucking and nail biting http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/upside-thumb-sucking-nail-biting-2016071910032 333 comments science
- Adults who sleep 5 hrs or less per night were up to 45% more likely to be obese http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/too-little-sleep-and-too-much-weight-a-dangerous-duo-201510078396?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=100715kr1&utm_content=blog 3 comments science
- Physical therapy as good as surgery (but less risky) for at least one type of lower back pain, new study shows http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/physical-therapy-as-good-as-surgery-and-less-risky-for-one-type-of-lower-back-pain-201504097863 227 comments science
- Folic acid (a B vitamin) lowers stroke risk in people with high blood pressure, a new, large clinical trial shows http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/folic-acid-a-b-vitamin-lowers-stroke-risk-in-people-with-high-blood-pressure-201503187810 291 comments science
- Peanuts linked to same heart, longevity benefits as more pricey nuts http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/peanuts-linked-heart-longevity-benefits-pricey-nuts-201503057777 20 comments science
- Super Bowl Trivia http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/images/latitude-vitaminD.jpg 25 comments nfl
- My friend is convinced that microwave ovens destroy nutrients in food. Can askscience help me refute or confirm this? http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/Microwave-cooking-and-nutrition.shtml 225 comments askscience