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Music can help people more easily recover from surgery with fewer pain killers, a new review finds. Music and Pain Relief Listening to music reduces the anxiety, pain and heart rate of patients waking from surgery, researchers found. Surgical patien… more »

Friendships created during teen years lay the foundation for their happiness later in life, a new study suggests. New Study on Teen Friendships Being accepted by peers in early adolescence and forming close connections as an older teen predict how wel… more »

A new study confirms that arm positioning makes a stark difference when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure measurement. Measuring Blood Pressure The new study looked at the effects of three arm positions during a blood pressure test: suppo… more »

“Weekend Warrior” workouts are just as beneficial as daily exercise to a person’s overall health, a new study says. That is good news for folks who find it difficult to fit in regular exercise during their work week. Weekend Warrior vs Daily Exercise… more »

The FDA has approved a new self-administered nose spray against the flu. New Flu Spray The flu is a common and contagious respiratory disease that is caused by influenza viruses that typically circulate during fall and winter in the United States. Fl… more »