03.25.23

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

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Is your birth control messing with your sex life? Experts explain

Birth control pills are a saving grace to some, and for others they may be a libido killer. Experts explain why that is and what you can do about it.

Steps have dropped since Covid-19 and the trend is worrisome, study says

Step trackers show Americans reduced their daily step counts when Covid-19 appeared, and have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, a new study found.

College student recounts her social media breaking point and how she stopped 'scrolling mindlessly'

The scrutiny of some Big Tech and social media platforms is running high as TikTok's CEO faces grilling before lawmakers. Emma Lembke, 20, is among those taking action against what she sees as the harmful effects of social media on her generation.

Researchers 3D printed this cheesecake

Researchers have been pushing the limits of 3D printing for decades, using the manufacturing technique to churn out human organs, rocket parts and more. But can the technology be applied to make a fully baked dessert? A team of engineers revealed the results in a new study.

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VIDEO: Baby laughter tells us a lot about how humor works in adults

Are you good at getting babies to laugh or do they stare at you with complete indifference? A developmental psychologist explains how we evolved to identify the absurd and how humor helped ensure our survival as a species.

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