Bringing Up Bébé: Are French Parents Really Superior?

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Author Pamela Druckerman praises the French for imposing discipline and order on their kids. But do these high expectations come at the expense of hugs and kisses?

Top 10 Sources of Salt in Your Diet

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Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of sodium in the American diet, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New Criteria May Change Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

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New diagnostic criteria would reclassify nearly all cases of very mild Alzheimer's dementia as mild cognitive impairment. Why that may not be a good idea.

Is Twitter Really More Addictive than Alcohol? The Vagaries of Will and Desire

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Twitter and Facebook are harder to resist than alcohol and cigarettes, but so is the urge to work, according to new research on people’s daily struggles with self-control and desire.

University Vending Machine Dispenses the Morning-After Pill

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Chips, soda, candy bars and … contraceptives?

Obama Adminstration Seeks More Money for Alzheimer’s Research

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The Obama administration is increasing spending on Alzheimer’s research — planning to surpass half a billion dollars next year — as part of a quest to find effective treatments for the brain-destroying disease by 2025.

Why I Took My 7-Year-Old to a Tattoo Parlor

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Thinking about getting your kid's ears pierced? Why a reputable tattoo parlor may be safer than using the piercing gun at the mall.

No Clots in Coach? Debunking ‘Economy Class Syndrome’

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New guidelines say there's no link between flying coach and an increased risk of blood clots. But it's a good idea to get up and walk around during long flights anyway.

Smoking May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline in Men

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In a new study, middle-aged men who smoked did worse on tests of cognitive ability over time, but women who lit up didn't show the same declines.

Does Online Dating Make It Harder to Find ‘the One’?

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Why online dating is great for meeting lots of people, but not necessarily the one you want