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Mental Health · United StatesParents should avoid preteens’ use of smartphones and social media, according to new research. A study released Monday found that using smartphones before age 13 could damage kids’ mental health.
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Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says
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HeatwavesWhether you're enjoying time at the park or just trying to stay active, Boises heat can sneak up fast, and for those working outside, the risks are even greater.With Treasure Valley temperatures climbing into the high 90s this week and potentially reaching triple digits, health experts are urging the public to take precautions.Those can be things like heat rash, heat cramps, dehydration, and it can progress to other more serious things such as h…See the Story
Boise Heat Brings Health Risks: How to Stay Safe Outdoors
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Startups · New YorkBY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world where advertising saturates nearly every surface, from billboards and buses to our scrolling thumbs, one startup is flipping the script. Instead of using ads to sell soda or smartphones, Hope Hydration is using them to give away something far more essential: clean drinking water. The company’s flagship idea is simple but clever. Install sleek, eight-foot-tall water refill stations at massive events…Read Article