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Parents aim to teach their children good manners by saying «please» and «thank you» from an early age – but these polite words, plus other actions, may mean much more than people realize.
Particularly when parents hear «thank you» from their children, they may experience improved mental well-being and less stress, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology.
The study involved 593 parents of children ranging in age from 4 to 17 years old.
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The parents — who were either married or in romantic relationships — completed a survey regarding the impact of gratitude within their family unit.
Data was assessed regarding two groups of children — 4 to 12 years and 13 to 17 years — to determine if a child’s age impacted the parents’ feelings of gratitude.
Gratitude from both older and younger children is linked to lower parental stress, the study results revealed.
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Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5.
That’s more than a 340% increase over the 3,962 cases reported last October.
Pre-pandemic, cases would typically exceed 10,000 per year, spiking to 18,600 in 2019.
Post-pandemic, whooping cough diagnoses plummeted, with just 2,100 cases reported in 2021.
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The 10 states with the highest number of cumulative (year to date) cases include Pennsylvania (2,209), New York (1,228), Illinois (1,153), California (1,123), Wisconsin (903), Washington (844), Ohio (814), Texas (676), Oregon (546), Arizona (491).
One theory for the spike is that cases fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, as mask-wearing, social distancing and other infection protocols helped to protect against whooping cough.
«They are increasing more now as our immune systems are exposed ..

Many favorable Halloween activities, such as strolling through a haunted house or watching a horror movie, are filled with elements designed to elicit fear, yet they are still enjoyable pastimes for many.
When it comes to horror movies specifically, several polls have pointed to a fairly even overall split between those who enjoy them and those who would rather do without.
For example, a 2022 survey conducted by Statista found that 64% of adults ages 30 to 44 either liked or loved watching horror movies.
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So why do some people enjoy participating in scary activities while others do not find the same amusement?
When watching a horror movie, viewers know that what they see while watching can't actually hurt them — yet the viewing experience can still be a terrifying one.
«When we think about triggers, we all come to our lives with a different story of experiences, and that's a piece of it, but when we ..

Just as no two cancers are the same, treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all — and for one Arizona mother and teacher, personalized chemotherapy became the path to survival.
Tammy Morrow, 55, had been healthy for decades when, after seeing a doctor for what she thought was a stomach bug in December 2023, she was blindsided by a diagnosis of stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.
The cancer had spread to her bones, lymph nodes, liver and other areas, she told Fox News Digital. It became evident fairly quickly that her disease was beyond the scope of traditional treatments.
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«I received one round of traditional chemo in the hospital,» said Morrow, who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. «After just the one treatment, all of my hair fell out within just eight days.»
«The rapid hair loss demonstrates the systemic nature and toxicity of traditional chemo,» she added.
Morrow’s oncologist told her that she likely only had months to liv..

A prior COVID infection could make you more susceptible to heart attack, stroke or death, according to a new study from Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California.
The risk of a major cardiac event doubled for the three-year period following a positive COVID test, researchers found — even for those with no history of heart disease.
The researchers analyzed data from 10,005 people 50 and older who had COVID and 217,730 who did not contract the virus, pulled from UK Biobank between February and December 2020.
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The study, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health, was published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.
«These studies add to the growing body of data showing that COVID-19 infection can enhance risk for experiencing adverse cardiac events over time,» co-senior study author Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD, chair of cardiovascula..

Even as Floridians cope with Hurricane Milton, the aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to affect the U.S.
Among those feeling the aftershock, hospitals around the U.S. have reported a shortage of IV fluid.
Baxter International, an IV fluid manufacturing plant in North Cove, North Carolina, was hit particularly hard by the hurricane, causing its supply to be damaged by flooding.
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The plant produces 60% of America’s IV fluid supply at 1.5 million bags daily, the company stated.
Various hospitals have already felt the impact, according to a report by FOX Business’ Lydia Hu.
This includes Mass General Brigham in Boston, which is conserving its fluid supply, and UVA Hospital, which is postponing some elective and non-life-threatening surgeries.
Hospitals have noted that they’ve received less than half of the IV fluid they get in their shipments, Hu reported on Fox News' «America Reports.»
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There’s no excuse for skipping the gym when America’s veterans are still getting after it.
David Scott, a 95-year-old World War II veteran from Dover, New Hampshire, still works out at his local Planet Fitness every week.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Scott emphasized the importance of exercising regularly and taking advantage of the ability to move your body.
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«It makes me feel good,» he said. «Like I’m in control of my body and my muscles understand that I’m in control.»
Every other day, Scott completes a 30-minute, full-body workout at Planet Fitness, using a series of machines to target his shoulders, legs and stomach.
The veteran’s advice to younger people looking to incorporate physical activity is to «just do it» at least three times a week.
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«You’ll feel better if you do it,» he said. «It helps your balance as we..

Jasmine is full of intriguing health benefits, including potentially aiding weight loss and wound healing, among many others.
Jasmine is «a type of evergreen ornamental shrub with fragrant flowers, usually white flowers, and they are aromatic, meaning they have a strong aroma, very fragrant,» Jenna Volpe, a Texas-based registered dietitian and herbalist, told Fox News Digital in a phone call.
Jasmine can be found in tea, oil and in capsules, making it easy to incorporate into daily routines.
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Different benefits may result when drinking jasmine tea versus using jasmine oil.
«I would say the essential oil is more for purifying the air or for topical use, [while] the tea is for taking internally — and they both can have many benefits,» Volpe said. «There's been a lot of benefits shown for skin. To use it topically and then internally can also benefit the skin, but it also has more benefits beyond that.»
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As Florida residents brace for the landfall of Hurricane Milton, the American Lung Association (ALA) is offering guidance for those with chronic lung conditions.
Nearly half a million people in Tampa Bay live with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer or other chronic lung conditions, according to the ALA.
People who live with chronic lung conditions could be at a greater risk during a natural disaster like Hurricane Milton and Helene, according to Steven Riddle, executive director of the Tampa division of the American Lung Association.
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«High winds kick up dirt, allergens and other irritants that can exacerbate asthma, COPD and other lung conditions,» he told Fox News Digital.
«People who rely on supplemental oxygen are extremely vulnerable during a power outage, which is why we recommend securing a back-up power source.»
Floodwaters can also be contaminated with sewa..