New research overturns a myth that competing in endurance sports such as marathons suppresses the body’s immune system and makes competitors more susceptible to infections. . Research from the 1980s, which focused on events such as the Los Angeles Marathon, asked competitors if they had symptoms of infections in the days and weeks after their… Continue reading Endurance Sports Don’t Weaken Immune System
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Is Chronic Complaining Wrecking Your Relationship?
We all have bad days, and we often lean on the person we love most for support during tough times. But if your long-term partner (or you) complains too regularly, it can kill the intimacy and threaten the stability of your relationship. “A chronic complainer can cause his/her partner to lose compassion and shut down… Continue reading Is Chronic Complaining Wrecking Your Relationship?
Acetaminophen May Affect Your Emotions
Acetaminophen may do more than treat your headache: it could weaken your emotions, researchers have found. Investigators from The Ohio State University reached that conclusion after conducting two studies. The first involved 82 participants, half of whom took an acute dose of 1000 milligrams of acetaminophen and half who took an identical-looking placebo. They waited… Continue reading Acetaminophen May Affect Your Emotions