Younger and middle-age women were most likely to feel the squeeze, according to the survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

What a new study found about children who avoided scary situations

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The study measured the IQs, attention spans and decision-making skills of more than 1,600 5-year-olds as well as the drinking habits of the mothers in early pregnancy.

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The emotional and psychological effects of bullying have always been clear – but now, a new study reveals that bullying also impacts a child’s physical development. WebMD reported that a study done by the Duke Institute found the traumatic effects of violence and bullying on children’s DNA has the same result typically associated with advancing age.

Turns out an extra half hour of running around the park or exchanging a serving of juice for water is all that’s needed to reverse our country’s obesity trend. Read story