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Science ed. @mental_floss, also in @nytimes, @NatGeo, @washingtonpost. Writing a bio of polar pioneer William Scoresby, Jr. 19th C #Arctic enthusiast
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The Modern Health Crisis You’re Probably Dealing With

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By Kat Long Verified
| Better Report Verified
Health The Modern Health Crisis You’re Probably Dealing With There’s an epidemic raging in the United States, and you might be experiencing it right now. According to a study by the health insurance company CIGNA, more than half of American adults are lonely, a condition in which a person lacks close relationships and a sense of belonging due to social isolation, which can stem from factors including age, mobility, social media use, and more.
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Why You Should Drink Hot Beverages on Hot Days

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By Kat Long Verified
| Better Report Verified
Health Why You Should Drink Hot Beverages on Hot Days On a blazing summer day, the last thing most people want to do is sip a steaming cup of tea or take a swig of piping-hot coffee. Instead, we usually crave an icy glass of water, seltzer, or lemonade. Drinking a cold beverage feels like we’re both hydrating our bodies and efficiently lowering our core temperature, but science is here to ruin that illusion. If you really want to cool off on a warm day, consider downing that hot drink instead.
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Double-Dipping Is Grosser Than You Realize

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By Kat Long Verified
| Better Report Verified
Health Double-Dipping Is Grosser Than You Realize Double-dipping is up there with open-mouth chewing and public fingernail-clipping on the hierarchy of disgusting, but mostly harmless, social behaviors. Many frown upon the act of plunging an already-bitten chip into a communal dip because the food is thought to act like an efficient germ-delivery vehicle. There’s no denying the practice is gross — but is it a health risk? Here’s what a few brave scientists have discovered.
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