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Eating disorders are on the rise in older women—and menopause is playing a role
Long overlooked in women 40 and older, midlife eating disorders are going up. Eating disorder specialists cite hormonal ...
U.S. or British—which set of Virgin Islands is right for you?
Much like the United States and Britain, the USVI and BVI are similar but different in the most nuanced ways. Here are some ...
Your next adventure: Unwind in Hakone, just outside Tokyo
Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...
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The story behind the Great Compromise—the 1787 deal that made the U.S. possible
A deadlock over the distribution of power threatened to derail the creation of a constitution for the newly formed United States. STANDING UNITEDGeorge Washington, standing at right, presides over the ...
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Why BMI fails to measure health — and what works better
For decades, we've used body mass index (BMI) to infer the basic health of an individual. However, BMI fails to account for factors such as athleticism, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure.
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