Stephanie Bucklin
Latest articles by Stephanie Bucklin

Brain Gain: Aerobic Exercise Pumps Up Gray Matter
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Exercising aerobically may lead to changes in the size of certain parts of your brain, a new study finds.

Why Aspartame May Prevent Weight Loss
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Researchers found how aspartame could be linked with a condition called metabolic syndrome.

Teens on Special Diets Can Stir Thanksgiving Conflicts
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Politics might not be the only source of family conflict this Thanksgiving.

Exercise May Prevent the Inflammation That Comes with Overeating
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Overindulging this week? Exercising may hold inflammation at bay.

Why Your Problem-Solving Skills May Sharpen with Age
By Stephanie Bucklin published
You may get better at creative problem solving as you age, new research suggests.

Women Have Always Lived Longer, Study Finds
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Men just don't live as long as women do, according to a new study that spans the globe and several centuries.

Marijuana Use May Impair Your Coordination
By Stephanie Bucklin published
People who smoke pot may have worse coordination, even when they're not high.

Yo-Yo Dieting May Pose Heart Risks in Women
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Weight fluctuations of more than 10 lbs. may be linked to heart problems in women.

People with Ebola May Not Show Symptoms
By Stephanie Bucklin published
People who have Ebola may not always have symptoms, a new survey confirms.

Marijuana Use May Weaken Your Heart Muscle
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Using marijuana may be tied to a type of cardiomyopathy, or weakening of the heart muscle, a new study says.

Boys' and Girls' Brains May Show Opposite Effects After a Trauma
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Traumatic events may affect the brains of boys and girls differently, a new study finds.

Constipation Linked to Risk of Kidney Disease, New Study Finds
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Constipation may be a sign of an altered gut microbiome, which affects inflammation in the body, the researchers said.

Red Squirrels Harbor Leprosy-Causing Bacteria
By Stephanie Bucklin published
The cause of mysterious sores that are increasingly seen on red squirrels has been found.

The Mysteries of 'Dreamless Sleep' Come to Light
By Stephanie Bucklin published
The mysterious stage of sleep called dreamless sleep may actually involve several different states of consciousness, researchers say.

Fighting Hunger? Plant Protein May Keep You Feeling Full Longer than Meat
By Stephanie Bucklin published
Adding legumes or beans to your breakfast might help you eat less at lunch.

Men's Resting Heart Rates May Be Linked with Their Mental Health
By Stephanie Bucklin published
A higher resting heart rate may be linked with mental health problems, a new study finds.
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