The Most Popular Junk Food By State

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America is known for food that is fast, fun, and fried. While traditional junk foods aren’t exactly a cornerstone of a healthy diet, enjoying your favorite treats every now and again in moderation doesn’t have to derail you from your health and…

The Impact of Stress on Student Mental Health By The Numbers

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Stress is a nearly universal experience among students, especially those in college. A World Health Organization (WHO)-supported study of over 20,000 first-year students across nine countries found that 93.7% experienced stress in at least one major area, including finances, health, relationships, family,…

Brain Study Identifies A Cost of Caregiving for New Fathers

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Parenting makes the heart grow fonder, and the brain grow … smaller? Several studies have revealed that the brain loses volume across the transition to parenthood, Darby Saxbe, a psychology professor at the University of Southern California, writes for The Conversation.…