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Only 8% of U.S. adults feel fully rested after sleeping, survey shows

Santa Cruz, CA — Quality sleep is proving elusive for more than 9 out of 10 U.S. adults, results of a recent survey show.

Gimme five: Study finds eating a certain ratio of fruits, veggies may lead to longer life

Boston — We’re often told to eat more fruits and vegetables for good health. Now, researchers from Harvard University are taking that advice even further, saying that consuming two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables a day may help us live longer.

Study finds no limit to the cardiovascular benefits of exercise

Oxford, England — Exercise has long been recognized as a way to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, researchers from the University of Oxford report there’s no limit to its cardiovascular benefits.

Sugar consumption accelerates fat production: study

Zurich — Consuming even moderate amounts of the added sugars fructose and sucrose can double the production of fat in your liver, results of a recent study from researchers at the University of Zurich and the University Hospital Zurich show.
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Study links ride-sharing services to rise in binge drinking

Ann Arbor, MI — Although ride-sharing services may help reduce impaired driving, they’re also a possible reason for an increase in binge drinking, a study of more than 100 metropolitan areas suggests.

Cases of children ingesting high-powered magnets soar nearly 450%, study shows

Columbus, OH — After a U.S. Court of Appeals overturned a ban on high-powered magnets used in children’s toys in 2016, the number of calls to poison control centers because kids ingested the magnets increased nearly 450% annually over the next three years, results of a recent study from two children’s hospitals show.

94% of older adults receive drugs that increase fall risk: study

Buffalo, NY — Nearly 95% of people 65 and older are prescribed at least one drug that increases their risk of falls, according to the results of a recent study.

Window Safety Week aims to prevent child deaths

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council and the Window Safety Task Force, a coalition of multiple safety organizations, are teaming up for Window Safety Week – an annual campaign to raise awareness about deaths and injuries related to children falling out of open windows.

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Refined grains tied to higher risk of stroke, heart disease and early death: study

Vancouver, British Columbia — Eating more than seven daily servings of white bread, pasta and other foods made with refined grains can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and early death, according to a team of researchers from around the globe.

Vehicle choice, crash differences put women at increased risk of serious injury: study

Arlington, VA — Women are at greater risk of severe injury in traffic incidents because of the types of vehicles they typically drive and the circumstance of their crashes, results of a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.

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