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You And Your Dog: A Psychological Match?

We've all noticed dogs and owners who appear to be cut from the same cloth. But did you know that our personalities are often reflected in the breed of dog we choose?

Jog, Take It Easy & Live Longer

Losing interest in that New Year's resolution to jog a couple times a week? This should help motivate you - jogging can add up to six years to your life!

How To Feel Happier While Getting Less Done

Are you a multitasker? While the blackberry-ninjas among us may beg to differ, multitasking is often counterproductive. In fact, studies indicate that it typically trades efficiency for sub-par results. But new research seems to show that multitasking, despite its faults, actually makes us feel good.

Is Laughter The Best Medicine… For Infertility?

In honor of this month's “Laugh-off Contest,” we're going to try something new with a little word association game. We'll give you with the name of a famous clown, and you tell us the first word that comes to mind. Ready? OK! Here we go:

Can Eating Local Honey Help With Seasonal Allergies?

Spring is here, and so are those pesky seasonal allergies. The pollen that comes from those beautiful spring blossoms can also cause terrible allergic symptoms including congestion, sneezing, watering eyes, and itchy nose. As any seasonal allergy suffer will tell you, it’s terrible. And anything that could relieve the symptoms is warmly welcome.

Can Lifting Weights Fight Dementia?

How do you have fun with your grandma? Maybe you play cards or bake cookies? That's awesome, but consider taking her to the gym and pumping some iron.

Vinod Khosla Pays ZocDoc A Visit!

Every Wednesday, someone from the ZocDoc team gives a show-and-tell presentation during lunch. It's an awesome ZocDoc tradition that helps us get to know the amazing people we work with - be they aeronauts, reality TV buffs, or Krav Maga experts. But today's presentation was even more exceptional, because it was delivered by Vinod Khosla!

Tampa Bay Doctors Are Live On ZocDoc!

There's a fun-loving invasion afoot in Tampa, and it's not Gasparilla! The ZocDoc vessel has finally dropped anchor and hoisted our flag in the Big Guava. That's right - as of today, ZocDoc is live in the Tampa Bay Area!

Enormous MP3 Collections Can Lead To Distracted Driving

Last month, we here at ZocDoc had a great time celebrating the incredible health benefits of music. From relaxing surgery patients to re-opening brain pathways, music has a vast array of amazing, one-of-a-kind powers! However, with great power comes great responsibility, particularly behind the wheel.

Does Carbonated Water Harm Your Bones And Teeth? Fact Vs. Myth

Everyone knows that soda isn't good for you, but is there something about the carbonation itself that is damaging? Some rumors have it that any kind of carbonated water can leach calcium from bones and erode tooth enamel. Is there any truth to these claims?
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