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Why some animals eat their babies

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Animal filial cannibalism has been documented in fish, insects, even domestic pets. Scientists still don't fully understand why some animals eat their own offspring. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. "In general, cannibalism of offspring is super widespread," says Aneesh Bose, a behavioral ecologist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala, Sweden. Bose has long studied the phenomenon of animals who turn from child-rearing to child-eating, and in 2022, he authored a review of prior research on the topic .


What happens to your body during a panic attack?

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What happens to your body during a panic attack? 'Just breathe' is more than just a nice saying. Up to one third of people experience at least one panic attack in their lifetimes. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. It happens all at once--your heartbeat becomes a jackhammer, your body closes in on you like a corset.


Is crossing your eyes really bad for you? We asked an optometrist.

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Is crossing your eyes really bad for you? Short answer: You're fine, don't worry. No, your eyes won't get stuck if you cross them for a joke every once in a while. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. When your mom told you to stop crossing your eyes as a kid or they'd stay stuck that way, was she right?


3 hair loss myths you probably believe

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Baldness does not only come from your mother's side--and other myths debunked. There are plenty of myths about hair loss. While not always true, some reveal surprising truths. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Bald men are more fertile.


5 low back stretches to relieve aches and pains

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Simple moves to build strength and help prevent injuries. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. If you've never experienced low back pain, just wait. Up to 80 percent of us end up suffering it at some point during our lifetimes. In fact, lumbar pain is the second most common reason people visit a doctor behind colds and flu, making low back stretches and exercises as valuable in keeping us healthy as hand washing and vaccination.