Articles By Ralph Chen
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Helping the House-Bound with a Human Touch
A new project is unfolding in Atlanta to combat suicide risk and loneliness in older adults hit by Covid-19. -
Less Blue Light Could Mean More Sleep
Simple blue-light glasses may cut down exposure to blue light and boost your sleep at night. -
Earwax Gains Respect: It Can Keep Cortisol Levels Steady
Researchers in the UK have revealed an innovative way to measure a person’s level of cortisol – a hormone often linked to stress -- that may make it easier to track depression, stress levels and... -
Police Reports Give Clues About Lost Dementia Patients
People with dementia who go missing may end up in dense, complicated road networks. This is what a group of researchers found after examining hundreds of missing person police reports. -
That Rush You Get Hearing a Favorite Tune Is Real
You knew this but science wants to confirm it: Listening to favorite music could release that pleasure-loving, possible chill-creating hormone called dopamine. -
A Life of Long, Hard Work Could End with Dementia
Manual labor could increase the risk of developing dementia later in life. -
In Study, Cancer Patients Report Symptoms in Real Time
Real-time connection systems could improve patient care for people being treated for cancer. -
Smoke Early, Likely Die Early
Teen smokers have a higher risk of an early death - but the earlier they quit smoking, the more the risk drops. -
High-Dose Acetaminophen May Increase Risk of Poisoning
1,000-milligram dose of acetaminophen linked to the rising number of overdoses in Switzerland. -
Artificially Sweetened Drinks May Not Be Heart-Friendly
Artificially sweetened beverages might be heart-healthy, according to a new study. -
Into the Nitty-Gritty Details of Cloth Masks
If you have to wear a cloth mask -- as opposed to a surgical mask or the N95 -- remember these two things. -
Boo! Why Do People Like Scary Movies and Haunted Houses?
Many people are drawn to scary things - movies, haunted houses, even experiences like sky diving. Why is that?
