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The study found that eligible seniors who used the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program had about two fewer years of memory decline over a decade-long period than those who didn't use SNAP benefits.

Use of government food benefits may slow cognitive aging in eligible seniors, study finds

By Jen Christensen, CNN Nutrition benefits could be an effective way to slow age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology, found that eligible seniors who used the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program, the government program that offers benefits to cover food purchases for people in need, had

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Scientists have transfused lab-made red blood cells into a human volunteer in a world-first trial that experts say has major potential for people with hard-to-match blood types or conditions such as sickle cell disease.

Two teaspoons of lab-made blood could have enormous potential for people with rare blood conditions

By Jen Christensen, CNN Scientists have transfused lab-made red blood cells into a human volunteer in a world-first trial that experts say has major potential for people with hard-to-match blood types or conditions such as sickle cell disease. The research could someday mean an end to long searches for compatible donors or dangerous transfusion reactions.

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Start off the alternate nostril breathing exercise by using your right thumb to close off the right nostril.

When stress is coming at you from all sides, it’s time for a breather. Here are 6 ways to take a break

By Dana Santas, CNN Stressful situations are a part of everyday life, but it can be a challenge managing the daily grind without feeling the heat. Whether you’re stuck in traffic or in an anxiety-inducing thought pattern, your body’s stress response naturally kicks in — breathing becomes rapid, your heart races, and blood pressure rises.

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Therapist Ian Kerner says many of his male clients confide that they didn't pick their life partner based on sexual attraction.

What you should know if there’s no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist

By Ian Kerner, CNN A lot of heterosexual male clients are coming into my practice admitting they picked their partner without considering sexual attraction. During couples therapy sessions with his partner in the room, the man will claim that he doesn’t know why he isn’t experiencing desire. Maybe it’s stress, low testosterone or feeling anxious.

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Therapist Ian Kerner says many of his male clients confide that they didn't pick their life partner based on sexual attraction.

What you should know if there’s no sexual attraction for your partner, according to a therapist

By Ian Kerner, CNN A lot of heterosexual male clients are coming into my practice admitting they picked their partner without considering sexual attraction. During couples therapy sessions with his partner in the room, the man will claim that he doesn’t know why he isn’t experiencing desire. Maybe it’s stress, low testosterone or feeling anxious.

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Factors like loss of control

Hospitalizations for eating disorders grew in the pandemic. The problem isn’t over, experts say

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Alongside the many impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on pediatric care, researchers have seen a stark increase in young adults seeking treatment for disordered eating behaviors. Across the United States, inpatient admissions for young adults and adolescents with eating disorders rose by a rate of about 0.7% a month in the

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Average daily screen use by children during the Covid-19 pandemic increased by more than an hour and twenty minutes

Kids’ average daily screen use increased by more than an hour and twenty minutes during the pandemic, analysis finds

By Carma Hassan, CNN Average daily screen use by children during the Covid-19 pandemic increased by more than an hour and twenty minutes, according to an analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday. Researchers looked at screen time and the types of devices used between January 1, 2020, and March 5, 2022, by extracting data

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Although the prevalence of e-cigarette use among teens has declined in recent years

More adolescent e-cigarette users report vaping within five minutes of waking up, new study finds

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Although the prevalence of e-cigarette use among teens has declined in recent years, those who do vape are starting younger and they’re using e-cigarettes more intensely, a new study suggests. Among adolescents who only use e-cigarettes, the percentage who used the products within the first five minutes of waking up in

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Clocks in most of the United States and many other countries will move forward one hour on the second Sunday of March.

What is Daylight Saving Time?

By Katia Hetter, CNN It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks in most of the United States and many other countries turn back an hour and stay there for nearly four months on what is called standard time. On the second Sunday

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