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Not much time left in 2018. So enjoy the best stories of a very good year at Ask the Scientists. https://t.co/Re5EHLBQam

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You have questions. But you know who to ask—that's why you're following us. Share this video so your friends and followers know who to turn to for quality answer to their science questions. #itmatterswhoyouask

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An exciting new study might help push the frontiers of personalized health forward. Take a look at this exciting work in "Nutrients."

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Food safety is in the news again. You can't control the spread of bad bugs on farms where food is grown, and you should follow any warnings put out. But you can protect yourself every day at home by understanding some food safety basics:

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New story alert! Find out how your food makes its way through your digestive tract after you eat.

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Your kitty could help your health. So, give them some extra snuggles for #NationalCatDay2018 https://t.co/ONJA3SXUGV

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New story alert! Feed your mood with these nutrients.

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Drinking alcohol can shake up your sleep cycles—especially if you stay up late and don't drink in moderation. So, if you're going to drink, limit your intake, do so responsibly, and have an alcohol cutoff time. That way your body can process the booze before bed.

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Pick a new habit off this list of eight to practice this weekend.

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Make your next weekend breakfast in bed as healthy as possible. Take this awesome quiz and share it with your friends.

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One last bit of knowledge to drop on #FunFactFriday: Oxytocin is called the love hormone because it creates feelings of love and trust. And it also elevates your mood.

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Your pets might be good for your kids' immune system. Research has shown that infants who grow up around animals are less likely to develop allergies. #FunFactFriday

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#FunFactFriday starts early with a fact about sleep: Last night, your body cycled between four stages of sleep. The first was a state between sleep and wakefulness. The second is light sleep. Deep sleep is the third. And REM (rapid eye movement) is the final stage.

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Next time someone asks you to name the top two minerals in your body (like people always do), here's what you say: 1. Calcium 2. Phosphorous.

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Your vacuum cleaner can't be dirty, right? It can't be a hiding place for bacteria and other germs. No way. Think again. It's one of the seven hidden sources of germs. Can you think of any others?

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Have you taken time to #hygge today? Self-care is important. And hygge can help.

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Classical music for mood? Laughter the best medicine for stress? Can you really chew the stress away with some bubble gum? The answers are in this sweet, shareable slideshow.

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If you're reading this right before bed, you have our permission to put down your phone. That's because your screen's blue light could be putting a damper on your sleep. Find out more about technology's impact on sleep.

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Fun Fact: Your brain's hippocampus has a unique sea horse shape. That's how it got its name. But it has very little to do with the hippocampus' main role—long-term memory.

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New Story Alert! Peruse this slideshow to find simple tips for managing your stress. https://t.co/ngnEYEKv44 And let us know what habits and lifestyle adjustments work for you.