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Singapore — Older adults who do housework on a regular basis exhibit sharper mental abilities and better physical capacity, results of a recent study led by researchers from the Singapore Institute of Technology suggest.
Darien, IL — Is your teen getting enough sleep? The likely answer is no. According to 2019 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 22.1% of high school students got the recommended amount of sleep on an average school night – down from 25.4% in 2017.
Itasca, IL — An estimated 371 people will be killed on the nation’s roads during the Christmas holiday weekend, and another 427 over New Year’s weekend. Many of those lives could be saved, however, if travelers buckled up, the National Safety Council says.
Washington — Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can cause serious eye injuries when splashed into the eyes or if you touch your eyes shortly after use, the Food and Drug Administration is warning.
Bordeaux, France — Older adults who eat at least two servings of fish a week may have a lower risk of developing vascular brain disease, results of a recent study out of France indicate.
Edinburg, TX — The risk of hospitalization for injuries related to horseback riding surpasses that for football, skiing, and auto and motorcycle racing, according to researchers at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Atlanta — Some food-decorating products, including glitter and dust products, may contain high levels of copper, lead and other harmful heavy metals, warns a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Medford, MA — Quick: Which is a healthier snack, an apple or a slice of apple pie? OK, that’s an easy one, but let’s say you want to choose between certain fruits and vegetables. Or perhaps a nut or legume. A new tool from Tufts University can help.
Columbus, OH — People who typically sleep less than seven hours a night may be more likely to snack on salty and sugary foods throughout the day, results of a recent Ohio State University study suggest.
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