12.07.24

Welcome to your weekly roundup on living well, made simple.

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Does blowing your nose make cold symptoms worse?

It might feel good to blow your nose as hard as possible, but ear, nose and throat specialists say it can do more harm in the long run.

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Here’s what child development experts think about the ‘beige mom’ trend

Nattie Powell was called a “beige mom” last year for painting her daughter’s Christmas tree toy realistic colors. Here’s what experts have to say about this muted trend.

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Belly fat linked to brain decay and early signs of Alzheimer’s, study finds

Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, may contribute to brain atrophy and early markers of Alzheimer’s disease, new research found.

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Why these high school boys care about ‘healthy masculinity’

Some high school boys are starting to talk about gender, sex and more at “masculinity clubs” designed to allow them to open up and grow up to be good men.

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WATCH

How to stop election politics from ruining your holiday dinner

Family coming for the holidays? At the best of times, these occasions can be a little fraught. But after a divisive election, many Americans are worried about keeping the peace during holiday gatherings. Psychologist and Cornell Professor Dr. Sunita Sah breaks down how to keep the peace (and conversation) flowing.

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