Health

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Top 5 Exercises Every Woman Should Do

Here are the must-do exercises for women who are trying to lose weight or suffering from loose skin issues.  In the process of losing weight and staying fit, women frequently make mistakes such as eating too little, not working out according to their body type and expecting immediate results. Moreover, many women are afraid of […]

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People Who Worship Celebrities Have Lower Cognitive Abilities, Study Suggests

The so-called cult of celebrity has no shortage of disciples, but new research indicates that people who obsess over the lives of the rich and famous tend to achieve lower scores on cognitive tests. In the journal BMC Psychology, researchers explain that while celebrity worship appears to be linked to poorer intellectual capacities, it remains unclear if this fascination with cultural […]

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15 Things to Start Doing at 50 That’ll Save Your Brain at 80

Your brain continues to work Think your brain is too old to learn new tricks, let alone keep cognitive decline at bay? That’s faulty reasoning. Research featured in the journal Cell: Stem Cell reveals that neurons continue to form in the part of the brain where memories are processed in your 40s, 50s and even your 90s. “Your brain […]

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Parkinson’s disease may start in the appendix and travel to the brain

Parkinson’s disease may start in the appendix, not the brain. People are less likely to get the condition if they had their appendix out decades previously. And a toxic compound found in the brains of people with this disease has now been spotted in the appendix. Parkinson’s, a degenerative condition involving tremors and stiffness, has […]

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The medications that change who we are

They’ve been linked to road rage, pathological gambling, and complicated acts of fraud. Some make us less neurotic, and others may even shape our social relationships. It turns out many ordinary medications don’t just affect our bodies – they affect our brains. Why? And should there be warnings on packets? “Patient Five” was in his […]

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Five Myths We Used To Believe About The Effects of Childhood Trauma

From the specific situations that trigger trauma to the mechanisms underlying its effects, there exists a wide range of distinguishable forms of this complex phenomenon. Some authors concentrate on naming the different types of traumatic situations (e.g., betrayal trauma, childhood trauma) while others focus on the wide range of symptoms and syndromes that can unfold as a result (e.g., […]

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 It’s RSV Season—Please Don’t Kiss the Babies

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause severe infection in anyone with a weak immune system. It is often found to affect infants and can be especially prevalent in premature infants.  Ashley Gerbrandt is the mother of a premature baby, so she is quite concerned for her child’s safety.  Some actions you can take to keep babies […]

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Here’s what’s *actually* going to happen to you if you accidentally eat a bite of moldy bread

uying a life-giving loaf of bread—like those deliciously seedy sprouted options or ones packed with sourdough benefits—is always a great idea. Many types of bread are loaded with good-for-you ingredients that up your daily protein intake and help feed your gut with tons of fiber. The only problem? Since fresh bread contains fewer preservatives than the sliced Wonderwhatever-style loaves […]