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Get This: Singing With Someone Syncs Your Hearts

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Groups that sing together have synchronized heartbeats. Karaoke, anyone? [NPR]

So the radiation from airport security scanners probably isn’t going to kill you. Phew. [US News and World Report]

Zach Braff helped one of the men who donated to his Kickstarter project propose to his girlfriend. Awww. [UPI.com]

Your dishwasher is the perfect environment for growing black fungi. Well, that’s comforting. [UPI.com]

Getting tested for cervical cancer annually can lead to false alarms and unnecessary stress—but many doctors continue to recommend it anyway, according to a new study. Find out how often to schedule all of your screenings. [ScienceDaily]

West Nile virus has been detected in New York City mosquitos. Sounds like the beginning of a zombie apocalypse movie plot. [Huffington Post]

Snooki’s unsolicited parenting advice to Kate Middleton: “Be sure to sing to your baby a lot, too! When I sing to my booger, he calms down and stares at me like he’s in love.” That’s sweet, we guess? [YourTango]

The citizens of one Minnesota town elected a 3-year-old to be their mayor—but you’ll be glad to know that he is now 4. [Newser]

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Get This: Exercise Can Help You De-Stress

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Feeling like a giant stress ball? New research provides even more evidence that working out can help. [NYT]

Every time you buy vitamins or supplements at Whole Foods this month, the company will donate 25 cents to Vitamin Angels, an organization that donates Vitamin A to women and children in developing countries. [The Gourmet Retailer]

The App Store turns five tomorrow. To celebrate, Apple is giving away some of its most popular apps for free. [USA Today]

Seventy-five percent of Americans—that’s three out of four people—suffer from severe dehydration, according to a new study. Five reasons to hydrate, stat. [Medical Daily]

There’s some crappy news about what’s in your cat’s business. [NPR]

The Princeton alumnae who told undergrad women to find husbands is now publishing a self-help book called SMARTEN UP! Words of Wisdom from the Princeton Mom. Just what we needed! [Gawker]

Rumor has it that a fitness marketing company is suing former Biggest Loser contestant Tara Costa for gaining back some of the weight she lost on the show. At least no one will threaten a lawsuit if you put on a few pounds. [Medical Daily]

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