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In the United States, primary and secondary school closures generally reduced both cases and deaths from COVID-19 by roughly 60%.

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The use of sodium supplements, such as salt tablets or electrolytes, did not help ultramarathon runners maintain a healthy sodium balance in hot race climates.

Procrastinating studying for exams by going on Facebook made anxiety worse for undergraduate students.

Masks should contain multiple layers of cloth (at least 2-3) to prevent spread of COVID-19, although a single-layer face covering is better than nothing.

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More dependence on GPS was associated with using spatial memory strategies less often and less effectively when navigating. Habitual use of GPS might impair spatial memory.

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Black patients in the U.S. are less likely to receive surgery as treatment for esophageal cancer, making them more likely to die from this type of cancer than white patients.

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Vegans had higher levels of unsaturated fats and antioxidants in their blood and lower levels of saturated fats than meat eaters.

Feeding premature infants breast milk instead of formula may improve their cardiovascular health as adults.

Older adults who live independently and suffer from osteoarthritis in their lower extremities (e.g. hip, knee, ankle, or foot) had less pain after participating in a seated yoga program for 8 weeks.

Adults who follow a vegetarian diet have lower blood pressure than those who eat meat. Lower blood pressure can reduce risk of death from heart disease and stroke.