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A study (via The Daily Mail) done by researchers in Australia and the U.S. suggests that babies who are cared for by nurturing and affectionate mothers may be better equipped to resist the trap of drug addiction later in life than those who were raised by hands-off caregivers.

While women are still carrying a huge part of the childrearing duties, it seems we may feel the best about it.

It’s only polite to ooh and ahh over a friend’s new baby, or to make all those enthusiastic “mmm” and “yum” sounds when dining on a pal’s rubber chicken.

Feeling as grumpy and overtired as a toddler that’s missed her mid-morning nap? Don’t make it worse by starting to think about how you’re underpaid and underappreciated. Instead, do yourself a favour: head to the sink and pour yourself a tall glass of water. One new study suggests a bad mood, headache and general fatigue may be a symptom of dehydration.

Headache is one of the most common health complaints reported by both sexes (though women appear to suffer from the nagging pain slightly more than men). A headache can come in a variety of forms.