Wishcycling is hoping that things added to a recycling bin will find another life as new products, despite a lack of evidence, two waste experts say.
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Most adults don’t consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables
Diets rich in fruits and vegetables — generally packed with vitamins and minerals, low in calories and high in fiber — offer a range of benefits.
Different masks for different workouts as exercise evolves with covid-19
“We may start to see custom-designed masks and new materials that are more tuned to the requirements of exercising,” one academic says.
How I found joy in life during difficult times
During a season of grief, I learned that experiencing joy is not an either/or scenario.
Hospice can help alleviate anxiety, uncertainty around end-of-life care
Confusion and misconceptions about hospice can keep a family from seeking the service for a loved one.
Writing about America’s health-care labyrinth didn’t shield me from its absurdity
A reporter wrote for years about those left behind by the complex and expensive U.S. health-care system. Then he tried filling an insulin prescription in between jobs.
A newborn lost large parts of his brain. Today, he’s an athletic college grad.
“Normally, when a child is missing that much brain, it’s bad,” says the doctor who diagnosed him as having suffered a perinatal stroke. But his brain was able to remap itself.
Why most of us should be wearing N95 masks
N95s offer the best protection against airborne viruses of any disposable mask. Here’s how they work, what a good fit looks like, and who shouldn’t wear them.
As you age, these 8 home improvements will keep you safer
Small changes can protect you in big ways from falls, fires, carbon monoxide poisoning and other problems.
Parkinson’s progression may slow with four hours a week of exercise, study says
Parkinson’s patients who were active for at least that amount of time had less decline, researchers found.
