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To Get Help From A Little Kid, Ask The Right Way

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To Get Help From A Little Kid, Ask The Right Way

April 30, 2014 • Asking preschoolers to be helpers is more effective than asking them to help, a study suggests. The noun-based approach works with adults, too, psychologists say, but don't take it too far.

To Survive A Tornado, First Run To Shelter, Then Grab A Helmet

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To Survive A Tornado, First Run To Shelter, Then Grab A Helmet

April 29, 2014 • In a tornado, debris flung by high-speed winds can cause deadly injuries. A sturdy shelter is the best protection, but even lying in a ditch may save your life. Or putting on a bike helmet.

Why Are We Spiteful, Even Though It Bites Us Back?

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Why Are We Spiteful, Even Though It Bites Us Back?

April 23, 2014 • Most of us aren't as maleficent as the fairy in "Sleeping Beauty," but we're still apt to spite others, even at risk of harming ourselves. Psychologists are trying to figure out why.

Fake Morning-After Pills Found In Peru May Hint At Bigger Problem

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Fake Morning-After Pills Found In Peru May Hint At Bigger Problem

April 18, 2014 • Researchers tested samples of emergency contraceptives from pharmacies across Peru's capital city. More than a quarter of the pills wouldn't have worked or contained the wrong drug.

Got A Hobby? Might Be A Smart Professional Move

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Got A Hobby? Might Be A Smart Professional Move

April 17, 2014 • Workers who have a creative outlet outside the office are more likely to be creative problem solvers on the job, a study suggests. Oh, and they have more fun.

A Love Letter To Matzo: Why The Holey Cracker Is A Crunch Above

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A Love Letter To Matzo: Why The Holey Cracker Is A Crunch Above

April 13, 2014 • Plain, dry matzo tends to have a reputation for tastelessness. But Dan Pashman, host of the food podcast and blog The Sporkful, argues that the crunchy cracker is a culinary marvel.

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Gassy Cows Are Warming The Planet, And They're Here To Stay

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Gassy Cows Are Warming The Planet, And They're Here To Stay

April 12, 2014 • Methane from livestock accounts for a huge portion of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, according to a UN report. But reducing global meat consumption isn't necessarily the answer to the problem.

Pop Stars Are Sippin' On Patron, And Teens Are Bingeing

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Pop Stars Are Sippin' On Patron, And Teens Are Bingeing

April 9, 2014 • If you know Ciroc and Patron, you may well be listening to a lot of songs that name-check brand-name alcohol. And if you're a teenager, you may be binge drinking a lot more, researchers say.

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Newbie Urban Gardeners May Not Be Aware Of Soil's Dirty Legacy

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Newbie Urban Gardeners May Not Be Aware Of Soil's Dirty Legacy

April 5, 2014 • More and more city dwellers are trying their hand at urban gardening. Most know to be wary of lead in their soil, a report finds, but they're clueless about how to avoid other types of contaminants.

Run When You're 25 For A Sharper Brain When You're 45

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Run When You're 25 For A Sharper Brain When You're 45

April 2, 2014 • Here's the latest bit of evidence that exercise keeps the brain fit. Much of the research has been in older people, but this study found that being fit in your 20s makes you sharper in middle age.

Becoming More Popular Doesn't Protect Teens From Bullying

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Becoming More Popular Doesn't Protect Teens From Bullying

April 1, 2014 • You'd think that the popular kids don't get picked on, but as a teenager's social status rises, they're more apt to be bullied. Increased social combat may be to blame.

Why Playing Minecraft Might Be More Healthful For Kids Than TV

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Why Playing Minecraft Might Be More Healthful For Kids Than TV

March 28, 2014 • Children playing on phones or using computers eat less junk food than those watching TV, a study finds. Maybe it's the commercials. Or maybe it's just hard to pick up a chip while tapping away.

The Hippest Winery In Mexico Is Made Of Recycled Boats

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