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Concussions May Hit Girls Harder Than Boys
By Dan Robitzski published
If you've ever had a concussion, you may have heard that you should take it easy for two weeks or so before easing back into your regular activities.

American Men Are Having Kids at Older Ages
By Rachael Rettner published
American men are having children at increasingly older ages, according to a new study.

Friends with an Ex? Check Your Motives First, Science Says
By Sara G. Miller published
Staying friends with an ex is a "very pervasive phenomenon," says one psychologist. But these friendships aren't always successful.

Weight Bias May Show Up in School Kids As Young As 9
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
School-age kids may be biased against their peers who are overweight or obese and not even know it, a new study finds.

Lonely? Take the Focus Off Yourself, Study Suggests
By Rachael Rettner published
When people feel lonely, they may become more self-centered, which, in turn, can make them even lonelier, thus fueling a vicious cycle.

UK and Canadian Infants Cry More Than US Newborns
By Laura Geggel published
It's a fact of life that newborns cry, but a new analysis of nearly 8,700 infants reveals that babies cry and fuss more in certain countries than in others.

Why Breathing Deeply Helps You Calm Down
By Christopher Wanjek published
The brain center that links breathing and calmness has been found.

Chrissy Teigen's Postpartum Depression: 5 Facts About the Condition
By Rachael Rettner published
Model Chrissy Teigen recently revealed that she had postpartum depression, a condition that often left her with too little energy to leave the house.
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