Of all the terrible sounds in the world, few are worse than that of a screaming baby -- especially when it's sitting next to you on an international flight. Now, science has an explanation for why the sound of human screaming is so awful.

There are ways to reduce your risk of having a stroke - for example, you can exercise more and not smoke. But should a stroke occur, you might also be able to reduce your risk of losing brain function if you are a speaker of more than one language.

Hillary Clinton, no surprise, sounds the most feminine of the candidates on the campaign trail, commonly using phrases like "incredibly grateful" and "open our hearts." More surprising, the second-most feminine speaker is Donald Trump, who often talks about "my beautiful family" and "lasting relationships." But unlike Mrs.

BEING bilingual has some obvious advantages. Learning more than one language enables new conversations and new experiences. But in recent years, psychology researchers have demonstrated some less obvious advantages of bilingualism, too. For instance, bilingual children may enjoy certain cognitive benefits, such as improved executive function - which is critical for problem solving and other mentally demanding activities.