- Just like us, dogs and cats are at risk for weight-related conditions like diabetes and arthritis. And with 44% of dogs and 57% of cats qualifying as overweight or obese, these diseases pose real dangers. Cutting back on dog and cat food will not only save you money, but it also could save Fido’s life. [AllYou]
- Most parents are quick to run to their crying child’s side. But a British 2-year-old’s parents have additional concerns when they hear her burst into tears—crying triggers a seizure condition that makes the toddler turn pale and stiffen like a corpse for as long as two hours. [New York Daily News]
- For many women, the constant ticking of their biological clock is too loud to ignore. Scientists have discovered a gene that may soothe the concerns of those who delay starting a family. The gene seems to be able to predict when a woman’s fertility may decline. [NewScientist]
- Napping can seem like a quick fix but isn’t always the best idea for people who have trouble falling asleep at night. Newer research, however, has found benefits to some afternoon shut-eye, which may not cut into nighttime sleep as much as previously thought. [Harvard Health Letter]
- We thought it was tricky enough persuading Junior to finish his broccoli, but this British woman has a much harder time scarfing down her five servings of veggies a day. She suffers from lachanophobia—fear of vegetables—and the mere sight of carrots can cause a panic attack. [Daily Mail]
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