If you heard that Girl Scout cookies are toxic, that mRNA vaccines can harm you, or that immigrants are spreading tuberculosis in the...

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When Dr. Luc Beaudoin was an undergraduate student nearly 40 years ago, he often had trouble falling asleep on Sunday nights and was...

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Max Genecov is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, a dad, and a stuffed animal owner. “I’ve...

It’s the end of a long day, and you’ve just plopped down on your couch to watch some TV and unwind. Do you dive into a new show, or tune...

Several natural remedies may help you to sleep better, including melatonin, magnesium, and valerian root. But even natural sleep aids...

Here’s your friendly reminder to schedule that annual eye exam, even if your vision is fine. Not surprisingly, an annual eye exam is...

Do you find yourself reaching for an alcoholic drink to unwind and drift off to sleep? Whether it’s an old-fashioned, a hot toddy or...

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Many think that having an optimistic outlook is the secret to happiness. However, optimism and pessimism both have risks. Optimists may...

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