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'Breaking,' aka breakdancing, is in the Olympics for the 1st time — here's the brain science behind it Here's the brain science of breaking, the dance style making its Olympic debut in Paris.
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What happens when you 'hit the wall'? Experts tell Live Science what it means to "hit the wall" while exercising and how to avoid it.
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Best fitness trackers 2024: Measure steps, sleep, calories and more These are the best fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Apple Watch Series 8 and Garmin Fenix 7 to Amazfit Balance.

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Best humidifiers 2024: Relieve dry skin & allergy symptoms

By Sarah Finley last updated

Buying Guide These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.

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Best dehumidifiers 2024: Fight damp, mold and condensation

By Joanne Lewsley last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best dehumidifiers you can buy in every category, from Honeywell TP50WK to GE APER50LZ.

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PureGuardian H950AR Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier review

By Anna Gora published

Review The PureGuardian H950AR Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is small enough to fit on a tabletop, but can this compact appliance impress us with its performance?

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Best running headphones 2024: Unleash the power of music

By Harry Bullmore last updated

BUYING GUIDE From Samsung, Bose and Beats, here are the best running headphones ― as tested by Live Science.

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Single-shot HIV treatment suppresses virus 10,000-fold for months, animal study finds

By Michael Schubert published

Engineered virus-like particles can outcompete HIV in the body, potentially offering long-term viral suppression after a single dose, a monkey study suggests.

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Best air purifiers for allergies 2024

By Molly Cleary last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and GermGuardian AC4825E to RabbitAir A3.

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Best running watches 2024: Top picks for sprinters, marathon runners and triathletes

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best running watches you can buy in every category, from Garmin Fenix 7 and Coros Pace 2 to Garmin Enduro 2.

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World's oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, dies at 117 years old

By Jennifer Nalewicki published

Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person, has died. She was 117 years old.

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4 things ancient Greeks and Romans got right about mental health

By Konstantine Panegyres published

They figured out that some mental illnesses can be prevented and treated.

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Is painting your nails bad for you?

By Tyler Santora published

Painting your nails is generally considered safe, but the practice does carry a few health concerns that scientists don't fully understand yet.

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