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Sugar Doesn’t Actually Give You a ‘Sugar Rush’

Since the dawn of candy, parents have been warning their kids away from eating too many sweets to avoid a “sugar rush.” This so-called sugar rush supposedly causes hyperactivity, which can in turn lead to naughty behavior. But there’s no such thing. Study after study demonstrates that, nope, the sugar rush is not a real...
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New Research Finds Running May Actually Be Good for Your Knees

Good news, runners! Contrary to popular wisdom, running might  not be so bad for your knees after all. In fact, it may actually improve your knee health. One reason that running is assumed to be bad for your knees is the existence of “runner’s knee,” or patellofemoral pain syndrome. It’s fairly common for runners to experience...

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Study Finds That Puppies Really Do Enjoy Your Baby Voice After All

There are two types of people in the world: those who talk to dogs in a “baby voice” and those who can’t stand it. But regardless of your personal stance, there is actual scientific evidence in favor of the practice…at least when it comes to puppies. A 2017 study investigated why pet owners often use...

How to Deal with Excessive Sweating

I’m gonna go on the record here: I sweat a lot. Probably too much, but what can I do about it? Turns out there actually are some steps I can take to try to prevent over sweating. That’ll teach me to give up! One easy thing you can try is to put on an antiperspirant...