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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.
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.
Is Your Hospital Diverting Ambulances Because of COVID-19?
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In the latest COVID-19 surge, many hospitals across the country are on diversion, meaning they're asking ambulances to take patients elsewhere. Here's how that could affect you.
How Junk Food Works
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Junk food is a miracle of edible engineering. Learn about the history and science behind junk food.
How Narcissism Works
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Are we becoming raging narcissists? Probably not, but that doesn't mean your selfie habit is healthy. Learn more about narcissism at HowStuffWorks.
Where did SARS come from?
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Where did SARS come from? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn more about the origins of SARS from this article.
Atlanta Program Teaches Students 'De-escalate or Die'
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A pilot program in the Atlanta Public School system is teaching students de-escalation strategies during one of the city's worst crimewaves in decades. Will it work?
How Telemedicine Can Help You During COVID-19 and Beyond
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak has people self-quarantining, telemedicine has become a big alternative. But if you've never done it, what can you expect?
Can You Answer All of These "Jeopardy" Style Questions?
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Don't worry, we won't tell Alex Trebek that you weren't able to get all of the following "Jeopardy"-style questions right. But give it your best shot ... and you can pretend that you'll go home with piles of fresh game show cash.
1816 Was the Year Without a Summer
More than two centuries ago, the biggest volcanic explosion in human history occurred. And it had far-reaching effects.