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Study Finds No Link Between Inactivity and Weight Gain
A surprising February 2017 study didn't find a link between sedentary lifestyle and weight gain. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Keto Craze: Does the Diet Live Up to the Hype?
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The keto diet is high in fat and low in carbs, good for quick weight loss, but not to keep it off. HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind the diet.
Can your ethnicity affect your weather tolerance?
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From tropical islands to arctic tundra, we humans appear capable of living just about anywhere. But do different groups of people fare better in certain types of climates, or are we just really good at adapting to the environment around us?
What If You Eat Marijuana?
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Yes, you can eat marijuana, but turns out it can provide a much different -- and possibly more potent -- high than when you smoke it. Read on to find out ingested marijuana's effects on the body.
How Photosynthesis Captures Light and Powers Life on Earth
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No life, except possibly very small bacteria, would exist on Earth without photosynthesis.
What is fertilizer and why do plants need it?
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What is fertilizer and why do plants need it? What do the three numbers on most bags of fertilizer mean?
Rating Calorie-Control Diets For Seniors
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Some of the most popular calorie-control diets for seniors include Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem. Because of the number of choices available, it can be difficult to find which diets are safe. Read more about these and other calorie-control diets.
How the Obesity Paradox Works
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The obesity paradox shows that people with chronic obesity have a greater chance of survival than normal-weight people. Learn about the obesity paradox.
10 Important Vitamins for Men's Health
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There are many important vitamins for men's health. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about 10 important vitamins for men's health.
How Electroconvulsive Therapy Works
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Most of us don't intuitively classify electroshocks as therapeutic, but this 1950s-era treatment has changed a lot since it was first introduced. When and why do mental health experts now turn to it?