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Weight loss on GLP-1 drugs can follow similar patterns as the yo-yo dieting fads of previous decades.

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Staying in bed longer is actually bad for you: Here is how to wake up comfortably

Hitting snooze disrupts your sleep cycle and tricks your brain into thinking it is time to rest, leaving you groggy for hours.

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This medieval routine could be the answer for people who struggle to sleep at night

Segmented sleep patterns were once common among eminent people, but researchers are split on if they help us today.

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Why so many highly intelligent people claim 'blue' is their favorite color

Is there a link between high intelligence and your favorite color? The science behind the 'Blue vs. Red' debate.

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Experts say that one simple 15-minute daily exercise kills anxiety and boosts self-worth

Anxiety traps you in a loop of "what if it goes wrong?" This 15-minute writing habit forces your brain to ask, "What if it goes right?"