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There is a long-held belief that acute viral infections are directly responsible for neurological damage, however, researchers from McMaster University have discovered that it is the immune system’s responses that are behind the damage, and they have published their research in Nature Communications. 

Families often find spending quality time together in today's fast-paced world challenging. However, the benefits of engaging in family adventures go far beyond creating lasting memories. Recent studies show that these experiences have a significant impact on both physical and emotional well-being. This article will explore the benefits of family adventures, backed by compelling statistics.

Recent estimates are that almost half of Americans are not reaching the weekly amount recommended for physical activity. This study published in the American Journal of Health Behavior from Brigham Young University (BYU) suggests a surprisingly simple way to help increase activity time: just put on a wearable activity/fitness monitor. The wearable doesn’t need to be expensive either, one can find a basic tracker online from $10 and up. 

Have you heard of volume eating? It is not a new concept, people have been trying to use this “little trick” for decades, but it is making another debut on social media. Volume eating is the practice of eating lots of certain types of foods to lose weight, specifically loading up on lots of low-calorie nutrient-dense food. Some people call it Volumetrics. While it may have sustainable pros, it is not without cons and nuances.