LONDON — Unhappy parents should not stay together “for the sake of the children,” as divorcing is less harmful if it takes place earlier in childhood, new research shows. The first large study to assess the emotional impact on children of their parents splitting up has found that the greatest risk of repercussions in the… Read More: Parents’ divorce is more damaging to adolescents than to younger… »
Claire NowakDec 31 Don’t worry, it’s not by much. oneinchpunch/ShutterstockThe thought of aging is a major stress factor for many people, perhaps even more so than the physical act of aging. If you are one of those people, brace yourself. Your head is actually aging faster than the rest of you. Before you freak out,… Read More: This Body Part Ages Faster Than the Rest of You »
A Virginia woman said she received a shocking gift over the holidays: more than 100 praying mantises had hatched in her home after the insects were brought in on her Christmas tree. Molly Kreuze, of Springfield, told WJLA-TV that the creatures — with their bent legs and bulgy eyes — were “crawling on the walls,… Read More: More than 100 praying mantises hatch in woman’s Christmas tree »
Scientists have concluded that intermittent fasting, also referred to as the 5:2 diet or the 16:8 diet, does help with weight loss, but it’s no better than conventional calorie restriction diets for losing weight. An example of an intermittent fasting diet is feasting for 8 hours and then fasting for 16 hours. Some intermittent fasting… Read More: Intermittent Fasting No Better Than Other Calorie Restriction Diets »